Delinquent blogging makes for really long posts. These photos cover the course of June's 16th-20th month of life!
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June can't seem to fit enough flower-smelling in a day.
This lovely vining hyacinth came to us all the way from PA.
It doesn't have a very long season in the NorthWest, but it made the East Coast feel closer.
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Last warm boat-ride of the season with Gpa- June still seems to have the baby reflex that causes her to gasp in the wind. I hope she hangs onto it just a while longer!
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This girl has no fear. We worry about her self-preservation mechanism!
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Trucker-style: who needs a cig' when one's got a bink?
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"someday..."
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Our not-so-fun hospital "staycation" to treat June's pneumonia:
For the first two days, it was painful to see June so out of character and struggling to breathe. I had never experienced that feeling of panicy helplessness with either of my children. Yuck.
...but the third day was difficult simply because she had bounced-back...maintaining a high-energy toddler who is attached to an i.v. and blood pressure cord is a challenge. Here she is entertaining us from inside her hospital crib-cage.
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'wings and 'lides = June's no.1 source of joy
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First day of nursery:
Don't be deceived by the expectant look on her face. Lots of tears on both ends here. It's been almost two months, and we still haven't discovered a happy way to part.
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Fish Lake: our neighborhood swimming hole.
So pleased to discover that she is still a buoyant baby!
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Schweitzer Fall Festival
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No matter how much we train, squeezable yogurts and the fine-motor skills of a toddler don't mix.
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Gma K took us to the circus.
June had a glorious time and participated in every act with shrieks and dancing.
This souvenir (courtesy of Gma K)spent the following day obscuring June's vision.
Circus hangover?
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June has developed an aversion to her high chair. This is her demeanor after losing the battle:
...rather, she STRONGLY prefers this stool...her self-designated "eat table."
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We had broken hearts over June's broken heart at our county fair. She didn't qualify for a single ride.
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June could spend a whole hour just bopping around on the trampoline. Unfortunately, her solo time doesn't last long... Mia is quick to apply chaos to this sweet scene.
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Feeling disgruntled that Mom won't let me taste these juicy-looking berries!
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I am taking an Adele hiatus for the year. The disc needed to be "lost." Whoops... sorry girls!
Here is one last video for good measure.
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Oh, the novelty of a laundry basket!
