We don't have pics, but I will share her newest achievements. Petra pretty much eats anything now except for the do not eat foods for babies. She eats cheerio type cereal all by herself, she loves spaghetti, she can't get enough of sweets (which grandma Kelli gives her way too much of, but what are Grandmas for??), and she ate a whole prime rib herself (joking). She drinks out of a sippy cup with a straw, and this makes her look way to grown up looking in my opinion. Why can't they just stay your little babies? I suppose this is why people eventually choose to have more children even though they are committing to no sleep for about 6-12 months
She crawls like a pro, stands while holding on to an edge and makes increasingly hilarious expressions every day. She loves dogs and continues to sing like a mini-me. She does not like when her Grandma Kelli sings and cries when she does. It's kind of sad, but funny. (Bruce and Kelli are visiting right now, hence the anecdotes.)
We are in the process of moving, and Petra seems not to really notice. She's a pretty adaptable little girl! Oh yes, and once again the Grandma's conquered and got her sleeping through the night again. 12 hours in a row! How do they do it?
Ben and Joe are finally permanently located in Boulder, which Petra has been thoroughly enjoying. Also, she goes to church with Mom on Sunday mornings and spends time in the nursery. She loves getting dressed up (or does Mom love dressing her up?)!
Parvaneh is Petra's babysitter about 4 times a week when I teach lessons and go to class. She is Iranian and her name means "butterfly" in Persian. Petra loves her and she love Petra...a great match! The next photos are of Petra with some serious bedhead. Lastly, she looks like a feminine lumberjack with her overalls on and her increasingly sturdy build:)
Jeff is obsessed with the Tour this year, so whenever he is in charge of Petra, guess what? they watch the cycling. I guess its better than letting her watch Sponge Bob Square Pants, right?
Jeff and I took Petra to the outdoor pool in Boulder yesterday. She loved her little floaty thing and enjoyed every minute as she kicked her chubby little legs as hard as she could.
A message from Petra: Thanks for the visits everyone!!!! I went on my biggest trip ever over the last few weeks. First I drove from Boulder to Iowa where I stayed for a week and hung out with grandma and grandpa and the rest of the fam during double Jessie's wedding. Next I ditched my mom and dad for a week and half of partying in Minnesota with my other grandma and grandpa. I even got to chill with my other grandma, my auntie and my super cool cousin Gretta. She gave me lots of kisses. Then my mommy came back and we partied at Taylor's wedding with friends and family. I am so tired today after traveling, but I had so much fun. However, I don't think I ever want to leave my mommy for that long again because she told me she missed me way too much. I love you guys and I miss you!!! Thanks for everything, even waking up with me at night:)
I love when Petra does her weird little magician hand wave thingy. (Patty, you escaped this photo shoot, but I will get you next time!)
Petra ponders what it would be like to actually have a younger sister.
My Dad and Carolyn's fabulous back yard designed by Keith Timm himself. Great Grandma Dort in her PJ's, Petra and her first Starbucks, and Uncle Benny.
