Tessa had a fun day playing with Gigi, Auntie Madi, and Great Aunt Polly. Great Aunt Polly fed Tessa shredded cheese for the first time and she enjoyed it a lot! Then we all played. Tessa liked finding the hidden ball under the cup game. She was so proud when she was right. Tessa also […]
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I’m glad we decided to fly home early because I woke up today with a cold 🙁 I think the holiday stress finally caught up with me! I’ve been trying to keep my distance from Tessa (which is why the pictures are so far away) so she hopefully stays healthy. She played with Tia Lindsey […]
See MoreSan Jose Day 2
After a rough night in the hotel James and I decided it was a good idea to change our flight and come home a day early. Poor Tessa was exhausted from her busy week. She had her first experience taking a bath in the big tub. She seemed to enjoy it, but I was a […]
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Tessa took her second airplane trip today to San Jose to celebrate Christmas with James’ side of the family. Tessa did good on the flight there and even took a nap. She loved playing on the hotel bed while Mommy and Daddy changed to head over to James’ Uncle Steve and Aunt Maria’s house. Tessa […]
See More10 months old!
Another month has passed and now Tessa is in the double digits! 10 months old I can’t believe it! Tessa is growing and changing so much every day. She is little Miss Independent and doesn’t want help doing anything. She will even push your hand away. She does like it when you “teach” her what […]
See More1st Christmas Finale!
Tessa’s first Christmas ended at Great Aunt Polly and Uncle Kurt’s house. Tessa loved spending time with her family. When Tessa wasn’t enjoying time with the family she was riding in her new car or giving her dolly “kisses” and “love”. Then Tessa got to open more presents! Great Aunt Penny and Uncle Scott gave […]
See MoreChristmas at Gigi and Papa’s
After Tessa took a nap we went to Gigi and Papa’s to open more gifts! Tessa loved opening gifts with her Tia and Auntie. Tia Lindsey got her ready for the cruise with a passport holder and hair bow holder. Plus she got a fun noisy hammer and an octopus bath toy. Auntie Madi got […]
See MoreChristmas Morning
Santa came! Tessa was so excited when we came down the stairs and she saw her ride on buggy. She wanted to get in it immediately! Then she realized she has other toys waiting for her. I couldn’t get her dolly out of the package fast enough! She kept pointing to the doll’s nose. She […]
See More1st Christmas Eve
Our family tradition is to open one present on Christmas Eve. It’s always new pajamas and an ornament. Tessa was excited to open up her first present and liked to chew on her ornament box. Then some quick family photos before heading to Great Aunt Penny’s house for soup and fun! Tessa had fun playing […]
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