Hectic Life and Deja Vu?

I know that it has been ages since I posted anything here. Things have been crazy hectic here! Work has been out of control...Teegen has been sick for the entire month of July...and we are experiencing some deja vu in regards to Larry's fingerprints. Seriously...how many times does he need to be printed? So far, it is at least twice! Didn't we learn anything last time?

But a majority of our time has been occupied with our sick princess. First it was an ear infection (#7), then it was hand-foot-and mouth disease, which kept her out of child care for seven days. Just when I think we are over the hump...bam, day care calls and she has a fever of 100.3. I pick up here, take her to the doctor and anticipate an ear infection. Instead, as I am signing her into the doctor's, she started throwing up! That is something no one covers with you when you bring your new baby home! Poor thing. I ended up throwing her shirt away and she went home with only a diaper on. As she has gotten older, I've stopped carrying an extra outfit with me... guess I learned my lesson. T seems to be back to her old self. Keep us in your thoughts, as she has tubes put in her ears on Tuesday.

Here are some recent pics!

With her BFF Thorn. A few minutes later and they were kissing!

Hi Mommy!

Running on the sofa is so fun!

Apparently, we don't feed her enough!

I can't believe a year's gone by so fast!

Somehow, I've forgotten a 12 month update, which I realized when I looked at my calendar today at work and noticed that this week she will be 13 months old!

Here's what she is up do!

• She is funny! She loves to laugh and do funny things that she knows will make us laugh. She loves to laugh at the cats and poor Tobie!
• Very independent. When she is playing, she wants to do things her way and there is no other way.
• Still not comfortable not holding on to anything when she walks. But cruises around beautifully if there is something to hold onto.
  
• Weighs in at 23 pounds and 29 inches
• Had her 7th ear infection this month.
• Is a picky eater, which I am working on...
• ...but she will eat Cheerios, yogurt and fruit.
• Her hair has gone a little wild
• Says "Daddy, Hi, Bye Bye, Dog, MaMa and Uh-Oh." I think she said Zelda a few days ago, as I was fussing at an unruly dog

Here are some recent pictures of our diva!

Belated Birthday Bash Pics

I'm an awful blogger... I know this. Things have been incredibly hectic and stressful around our house these days, in preparation for the fall. And somehow, I missed posting Teegen's birthday pictures and a 12 month update! So, here are some party pics.

Pop with his two favorite girls, Teegen and Annie

Teegen in her birthday tutu, trying out her new favorite toy. Wow that thing makes a lot of noise!

Cake anyone?

Why am I wearing this thing? It is my party afterall!

Exhausted after all the fun!

Happy July 4th

Hope that everyone has a great and safe July 4th!