Dear Lydia, We are absolutely delighted and grateful to have you here in our home with our family – and we can tell you are too. From the first moment you met your sisters and brother you have been completely content to be held by them, sung to by them, and watch their play. When…
First Year Letters
10 Months Old
Dear Laura, You are learning so many new things right now. Every day it is fun to be surprised by what you can do! Currently you crawl anywhere and everywhere – fast. We are all surprised to turn around and have you right there with us. One of your favorite hang-out spots is the bottom of…
8 Months Old
Dear Laura, If I were to describe you in one word at this age it would be enthusiastic. You love people and you love life and your whole body exudes joy and excitement. Sitting up and playing happens a lot, side by side with your siblings. You are okay playing with whatever is in front…
7 Months Old
Dear Laura, This last month you’ve changed so much and are so much fun! You’ve started eating some baby food. It took a few weeks for you to warm up to the idea but now you are totally sold. You talk constantly while you are eating so your food sprays quite a bit. You haven’t shown any preference and…
5 Months Old
Dear Laura, You are five months old! When we look at you your whole body lights up. You flash a huge smile and wriggle with enthusiasm. You laugh when we kiss your cheeks, change your clothes, or you see something funny. You enjoy singing and are particularly fond of The Wheels on the Bus. You…
Four Months Old
Dear Laura, At four months old you are super involved in the day to day happenings of our household. You make a point to make eye contact while you are speaking – which is a lot of the time. When you are well rested and fed you have lots of happy conversational cooing as well…
12 Months Old
Dear Nathan, My sweet boy who gives wonderful hugs and cuddles. I’m so grateful for you and the strength you give me by being a calm presence here (except when you are hungry). You are quick to show your love and excitement for each of us with arms waving and delighted squeals. Although you aren’t…
Eleven Months
Dear Nathan, Your personality is starting to shine through and you have serious opinions about how your time is spent. You are a thoughtful doer, personally exploring every inch of the world that you can reach. Nathan you have an explorers heart and you let it lead you without any permission from us. You taught…
Ten Months Old
Dear Nathan, You are a focused explorer. As soon as the front door opens you are on your way out. Crawling has become a thing of ease and you often surprise us where you pop up. You have started standing up and walking along furniture but you are adamant about not standing on your own…
Nine Months Old
Dear Nathan, Nine months old! You have switched from army crawling to hands and knees crawling and methodically work your way around the house. You are getting faster very quickly. We had our first top of the stairs scare which had Dad charging from the bottom and me from the top to prevent you from…