Washington to Washington

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Super Bowl Chaos

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Mornings with Josie

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Josie was slightly afraid of the snow.

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Josie doesn't like things in her hair. That's why she has bangs. A few days ago though, she wanted to play with barrettes.

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Top Pot Doughnuts!

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We had a great time in Massachussetts

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Carkeek Park on Friday

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Helping Brian clean up after brewing

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Frequent Flyer

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Josie bumped her head on a tricycle at the community center. Her eye is still a little scratched and bruised.

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We went on a snowshoe weekend at Mt. Baker. Brian cut down our Christmas tree, Josie napped during our snowshoe hike and we all enjoyed the hottub at the cabin.

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Happy Friday!

Josie has a new haircut. Her hair was always in her eyes and she pulls out barettes. It was my first time cutting her hair (obviously). She was such a wiggily worm.

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This is how Josie sleeps when she is sound asleep. On her belly, legs crossed, bottom in the air and hands under her belly.

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It's now easier to film Josie than to take photos.

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Josie loves eggs. Brian and Josie both love egg and cheese sandwiches.

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Friday night fun

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Happy Halloween!

Josie's costume came from Mimi who saved it for many years. The costume has been worn by all of us- me, Cat and Emmy. Josie loved watching all of the kids roam around in their costumes. We went to Licton Springs Park in the afternoon for a family friendly trick or treating event through the park. She wasn't interested in the adults handing out candy. She just wanted to chase the big kids (who wanted nothing to do with her).

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Helping Brian brew

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Belated update on our trip back east!

Here are some photos of our time iwth Mimi, Chips and the whole family.

Apple picking in Smithsburg

Splashing in puddles!

Learning to feed the dog

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We went to Dr. Maze's pumpkin patch this weekend.

Josie loved the kid sized mazes, the pumpkins and other kids.

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I just came back from visiting Janine and her adorable two month old baby girl. Mama, Daddy and baby are doing very well.

It's hard to think of Josie being that quiet and calm. But she was, just one year ago. Here are some old photos I found on Dad's blackberry...

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Blogger updated their standard page options so I upgraded!

How do you like the new look?

Are there any features you’d like me to add or change?

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We made hand and foot prints.

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The new computer is here!

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Until our new computer arrives (again), here are some more photos from our Sept. 11 hike.

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Hiking on September 11

Josie went from walking a few steps on September 12 to walking across the playground yesterday!

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Hiking at Rattlesnake Mountain

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Swimming in Talapus Lake

Bananas

Blackberries for breakfast

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Bad news: Our computer is slowly crashing. No new photos/videos because our computer can't do two things at once.

Good news: Our new computer is on its way!

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Mimi and Chips visit!

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She's long and lean.
Weight 16 lbs 8 oz (5th percentile) but gained 2 pounds in 3 months, more than most babies when they're crawling, cruising, and busy all the time.
Height 28 3/4 inches (50th percentile)

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Whew! Josie will be one tomorrow.

Here are some photos from our photos that I have just downloaded.

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We took Josie camping last weekend. We had planned to go to Leavenworth and the strong hikers would do the Enchantments loop trail but this was not the year.

Instead, we did two nights at Mineral Springs Campground, a National Forest campground near Blewett Pass. We brought the whole pack and play this time and set it up in the tent. She slept well both nights. It took her a bit to fall asleep on Saturday (45minutes) but overall did really well.

On Saturday we did an amazing hike. Everyone planned to start the hike in the Esmerelda Basin. Josie, Sadie and I would break off after a mile or two and head back. The strong hikers would continue on a loop hike. But Josie was doing well at two miles. And three miles. And four miles! She took a nap along the trail in the backpack and woke up refreshed. What a gorgeous hike. The trip really boosted our confidence for both hiking and fun camping with her in the future.

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This is what I give Josie when I need to pee. It keeps her occupied for a few minutes.

We went to the Maple Leaf Social last night at the park. There was free ice cream, music, booths from local businesses and lots of kids. The stroller lineup by the playground was an amazing sight. Josie loved the music. This is what she does when she hears music.

On nice evenings Josie gets dinner and a bath al fresco.

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Playing games.

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Josie has a bad cold. But she still finds a way to have fun.

Here are some older videos from Fourth of July weekend.

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We went to the zoo over the weekend. Josie' favorite animals were the meerkats.

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I had the day off on Tuesday. Josie and I went to Everett. We took a very short ferry ride to Jetty Island
She loved crawling on the sand and feeling the wind in her hair.

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First camping trip!

Our campsite at Tolt McDonald Park

Playing in the river

Cheese. Brian and Josie's favorite food.

We now have a year's supply of jam.

Favorite new toy.

Tasting each pea pod from the garden

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Josie's First Camping Trip

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Solstice

Hiking at Mt. Si

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Things Josie can stand on/near...

Josie is fascinated with tongues. She likes pulling on mine when I sing to her.

And I haven't found her standing IN her crib. Yet.

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