Schedule of Events

Last Sat:
Crystal's funeral in the morning, back to the farm for some good ole' fashioned fun in the afternoon:

Sun:
Overflowed our cups at Eau Claire Sp. Mtg, then off to Durand to pick up these Black Australorps that I found on Craigslist:

Note: Mom 'n Dad took 8, we took 2, and Mike 'n Kristina will take 2. yippee for eggs!! (and gotta love the chicken personality. They are the coolest thing- Sakari just stares at them in fascination)

Mon: Rhya's BIRTHDAY!!!! We didn't do anything special except for some pizza sharing at 8pm (it was a bit of a FULL day, with getting the chickens set up and then watching the dc kids)

Tues: It was so wonderful out that we banished ourselves to the great outdoors for most of the day. The sun and breeze urged us on a long, refreshing run through the country roads. Then we moseyed on down to main street and stopped by the new Chinese joint. We took it to a grassy patch by the banks of the flooded Mississippi, only to discover that there were NO forks and NO napkins- JUST rice and sesame chicken. It was too good to package back up, so we were a sticky  mess by the time we were done!

Little Nose Scruncher

Blink. There goes a year.

Happy birthday to our little peanut/pumpkin/sunshine/crazy girl/goofball/cuddlebug!!!!!!!!!

One year ago you were fresh outa the oven!!! Now you are a bustling, jabbering, lively little thing. Your bubbly personality charms us in new ways ALL THE TIME. :-)

You are so eager to discover the world, whether it be facing your nose into the breeze, chowing on new num nums, opening new cupboard doors, practicing new words, climbing higher and faster, sifting your fingers through fresh chicken feed...where does one stop? There's no such thing as stopping in the eyes of a one year old!

You have taught us so much about parenting in the last year. We love you, Rhya bug!!

April 7, 2010 - two thousand TEN, that is....

My due date came and went. Nothing but rib kicks and back aches.

Fast forward 365 days, and that li'l rib kicker finally decided that those legs are for WALKING!
We practiced by the mirror today. I put my hands around her waist so she had minimal assistance. We were showing Daddy our accomplishments tonight, and all of a sudden she turned and went three whole steps by herself. Guess what the motivation was? Her paci, of course.

We've got a hugger

She doesn't save the hugs only for the stuffed animals, either. She loves to wrap her little arms around our necks as hard as she can.

Can't forget the kisses, either! Wet, slobbery, food filled; you name it, she's got it! They're especially fun when her face looks like this:

 

 

Word Listing

Dah- dog

Du- duck

I!!- Hi

Dada, or Daddy

Mama

I da!- Hi, dog!

No, no (her newest discovery that she loves to use)

Num num

Sure Sign of Spring

1 hour and 4 gallons later, the backyard is free from doggy doodoo! My spine is still de-curving from all of the stooping!

Good thing we love our rescue dog! This pic was taken last week. Both dogs were adopted through Braveheart Rescue in Hastings, MN- highly recommended if you're looking for a pooch to call you own.

Rhya experienced slinkies for the first time. Auntie Kayla sent up an early b-day present that consisted of a slinky, touch/feel book, dog toy (since R is obsessed w' them), a mango, and grapefruit (for the lucky parents).