Puppy Love

White Bear Lake Grandma and Grandpa got a new little puppy named Stella last week. She is nine weeks old and totally adorable. Sophia is a bit obsessed. She spent hours with Stella last Wednesday and talked about how Stella napped on her "for like an hour." Stella is the sweetest little sheltie. She tolerated Juliet running after her and giving her big hugs. And, I think that Stella may love Sophia as much as Sophia loves her.

The Summer Is Just Flying By

Summer is just flying by. We have been taking pictures all summer, but I have not had a single moment to post them. We have been spending a lot of time outside. Almost everyday, we go to the park or the beach or the pool or the zoo or some other outdoor activity. Despite drenching ourselves in sunscreen we are still getting a tan.

Today we went to the Como zoo. I briefly lost Juliet at the zoo and nearly had a heart attack. I had visions of her swinging from the monkey cages. I had forgotten just how crazy 18 month toddlers are. She runs, jumps, climbs, teeters, and ditches me as if she had nine lives. At the zoo today, Sophia, Juliet and I went to the bathroom. I was helping Sophia wash her hands and I turned around and Juliet had vanished from the very crowded bathroom. I ran around the bathroom and then out the bathroom and could not find her. At that point, I started saying frantically, "I lost my baby." One mom started searching with me and another helped Sophia finish washing her hands. We found Juliet outside of the bathroom, around the corner, playing by the picnic tables. Oh my.

Juliet is also still my little sweetie-pie snuggler. Until a few days ago, she called me "Mama." Now, I am "Mom-me."

Sophia today told me that I had to see her "habitat." She then showed me the little private space she made under Juliet's crib. She had toys and books and stuffed animals (and the packing tape I had been looking for) in her habitat. This afternoon, she crawled in her habitat and took a little nap while Juliet and I read books. This is quiet amazing, since she has not taken a nap in years! Our house is small, so I am glad she found a little space for herself.

Ten Years!

Adam and I got married on July 17, 1999, ten years ago today. I am so lucky to have married a wonderful husband and a fantastic father to our little girls. I love you, honey!