The playroom

At some point (I think December?) I did promise to show pictures of Tessa's playroom.  And here it is!  (new paint on the walls and trim) With ALLLLL of her toys (indoor at least, and there are a few montessori items that she does not have access to all the time).  We were cleaning nesting the other day and decided to get everything out to see what we were working with.

And here is the after - much better!  Extra toys went into baskets and are kept in the closet.  Baby safe toys are on the lower shelves, while her rock collection and smaller stuff are being kept higher.  And yes, I have to baby proof now because Taylor's baby, Venice, is now crawling.  I also added an infant movement area with the low mirror for Baby Mac in the corner.  

Even though this is not part of our main living area (it is off of the front entry) she uses it a lot.  And it has one of the best views in the house - looking out onto the mountains!  She does not do art in her though.  She has another table in the kitchen for that.  Maybe I will feature the kitchen next!  (FYI, it is my least favorite room in the house... and probably the most expensive to upgrade.  Oh well, love what you have, right?)

Schnepf Farms 2012

When your Mommy is 8 months pregnant, you get a bath in the utility sink.  I think this may be the new norm around here.

Tessa can swim.

No more crying.  No more fear.  Tessa can swim.  I am a little proud.

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Remember that one time Katy came to town?

So this is another catch-up post.  Back in October my friend Katy, from high school, was going to be in Tucson for a day.  So we drove down and spent the day at Reid Park Zoo and eating some great Thai food.  Tessa is usually shy around new people, but took to Katy immediately.  She would ask Katy to carry her and ignore Mom and Dad!  It's alright Tessa, I like her, too.  We will need to visit her in Colorado some day!

30 weeks

I sent this picture to my sister yesterday, and I have to admit I look cute, so I decided to post it here, too. (yes, I am vain. But I am also pregnant so that's my excuse). 10 more weeks (at the most 11) to go!

Easter - Part II

Our Easter celebrations started on Saturday with Easter Egg dying.  (We used the koolaid method of dying the eggs this year, and will probably go back to the normal vinegar and color tablets next year)

And while our eggs were getting beautiful, Scott was turning the irrigation on.  Tessa and I soon joined him, where she had fun playing around in the water.

Easter morning was full of fun and candy from the Easter Bunny!

Back inside we set the Easter table in preparation for Honey and Papa to come by, and Tessa opened presents from Grandma and Grandpa McMillan.

Tessa and Scott prepared carrot cupcakes (in matching aprons) and I decorated them.

Just like last year, Tessa got to wear a vintage dress made by Great Grandma Nonny when I was little.  (I actually think Katie wore this... so it may be sent north to Cousin Claire to wear at some point)

After Honey and Papa arrived, we had one last easter egg hunt.  It was a wonderful day!