Life as a Cleveland: June 2014

Emma comes to visit Take 2

Last year at this time Emma came to go to Soccer camp at Hamline University, and this year she came again. It was very surreal because last time she was here I was very pregnant and delivered Pyper while she was here. See here to see last years adventures.

We walked around the St. Thomas campus while Emma meet with their soccer coach. We really hope that she decides to come here because we would love to see her a lot more often.

Hanging out wait for Emma

After our St. Thomas visit we headed to Minnehaha Park for some Sea Salt and a nature walk around Minnehaha Falls

Yummy Fish

Minnehaha Falls

Loving out nature walk

Trying to get Pyper the soccer fever

Emma took the time to teach Bo how to kick the soccer ball too, and anyone that tries to kick a soccer ball around Bo now will certainly know the difference between kicking a soccer ball with their laces or the inside of their foot. They will also learn how to dribble with their laces too. Thanks Emma for the lessons you have made quite the impression on both my girls.

Second annual cousin dinner and a movie night

Walking Emma to camp. Bo telling Pyper it was going to be OK because we would see Emma again on Saturday.

We headed back to Hamline on Saturday morning to watch Emma play. It was really fun to see her play and to watch Bo get excited to see Emma play.

On the sidelines

Number 6 Emma Theis and the crowd goes wild

Team Costa Rica "Pura Vida"

Loving me some Emma time

Bo: Emma You Smell funny. Emma: Bo I just played three full soccer games. Pyper: I think she smells fine

Love you Emma can't wait to see you at the Theis reunion in a little over a week.

Summer Time Fun in June

Life

Loving her some ravioli

Dancing Sisters

New Wagon (Thanks Rudoy's)

Beach time with neighbors

Sleeping mat fit for two

Power out we don't care we just color in the dark

Happy Father's Day (Thanks Emily for the pictures)

We got a lot of Rain, as you can tell by the Volleyball court

First solo ride on the horse

Showing off her fairy garden

We added lights to our gazibo

Cheers

Loving our summer, Even though Josh and I are working opposite schedules we are still managing to make the most of our time together.

Pyper 11 months

Pyper’s Stats:

Weight: approx. 19 lbs

Height: approx. 2'4" inches
Clothing Size: 12 months

Pyper 11m

Bo 3y5m Pyper 11m

Rides with my sister

Checking out great grandma Pinky's jewelry

Check out my new shades

Loving the swing

Love Mom's phone

Checking out my new ride

Sister Love

Loving the outside

Such a snuggler

Hanging out with friends

My first sippy cup I would drink out of

Playing outside with my sister

Loving the goat

Standing all by myself

Pyper’s 11 month milestones:

X Plays patty-cake and pick-a-boo

X Begins to imitate others

X Stands alone for a couple of seconds

X Cruises

X Claps hands

X Puts toys into containers

X Indicates what she wants with gestures instead of just crying

X Understands simple instructions

Special outings:

Iowa two times
Minnesota Zoo
Lots of park and backyard fun

Highlights of the month:

Meeting all your Cleveland cousins

Any big changes that occurred:
Learning how to stand on your own
Feeding yourself
Drinking from a sippy cup all by yourself
Using her signs she has learned
Giving open mouth Kisses
Waving Good-Bye and Hello
Saying Bo-Bo, and DaDa
Identifying Daddy, Bo, Mommy, Neighbor Lily, Laurie, Pistol, Wrigley, Neighbors Anna and Jerome by name (she can point them when asked Wheres ...?)

Pyper's favorites:

·Toys: Balls, Anything you can chew on,

·Food: Mac and Cheese, Chicken, Beef, Avocados, Anything anyone else is eating

·Books: Touch and Feel books

·Song: Frozen songs

·People: Mom, Bo, Dad, Laurie, anyone that will share their food
·Misc.: Being held

Pyper’s Dislikes:
You hate being alone even for a second.

Signs Learned:
Eat, Drink, Change (Diaper), All Done

Our thoughts about the past month:
You are such a sweet little girl your smile is contagious and your laugh is infectious. You love life and you remind us to love our life even more. You are a stubborn child and I think you will be our little clown. We are loving watching your personality grow and can't wait to see how you will become.