Tons of Pictures!

But first some news about Gen. Genevieve now has 4 new teeth. Two on top and two on bottom for a total of 10 ten. These are what I would call molars, but Janelle corrected me and let me know these are actually primary teeth. At any rate Gen's got a ton of teeth. Genevieve has been doing very well since we discovered her corn allergy. We are slowly challenging the other allergies. We first took a week to take her off Flovent. Next we challenged wheat. Thankfully she seems to be doing well with wheat. After meeting with the digestive health specialist we decided to take her off of her acid reflux medicine. There is new research out there that states Acid Reflux can be caused by allergies. This did not seem to be the case for Genevieve. So back on the meds for her. The good news about this is that she loves taking her Prilosec and actually asks for it as soon as she sees the medicine. This week we are challenging beef, next week will be rice and then the last thing to challenge is oats. After Chad was gone for a few days in Ohio he walked in the door and Genevieve looked up at him and said something that sounded very much like "hi dad". She now signs "please" and "baby". She is still trying to figure somethings out with this. She often signs "more" to request what she wants and we often don't know what it is that she wants when she is signing this. It's too cute. She will crawl up to her toy chest, stand up to it, lean on it with her chest so she can get her hands free and sign more. She is a climber. The other day I was in the kitchen cleaning up some things and I see a little head peek over the top of the counter. She had climbed her high chair! Since then she has been able to climb into the seat with very little support from me. Anything that looks like it can be climbed she tries to climb. She also has taken to climbing up on our center cup holder in our couch. She climbs up to this, sits on it and then tries to climb up the back of the couch. It amazes me how well she can climb when she can't even walk yet. Chad says he was a climber when he was little, so his parents will get a kick out of seeing her being such a climber.

I've been keeping busy this summer by taking Genevieve to story times at the library, swimming and little gym. I'm also hooking up with a group of mom's from Meetup on Tuesday. Her general schedule is do something in the AM and stay home in the PM. We have something planned for everyday of the week. I've also set up a little swimming pool in the yard so she sometimes takes a dip in that.

Friday we tried to hike to Carbon Glacier, but when we got there the rangers told us that the road is washed out (and has been for a few years now) and that what used to be a 7 mile hike is now a 17 mile hike. So we just went for a little mini hike that took us on another trail that was very steep. We didn't make it to the end but it was fun anyways. I'd like to go hiking again, but this time I want the pay off of a view at the end.

We went to John and Debbie Francis' as per usual on the 4th (yesterday). Gen seemed to really enjoy swimming in the lake with Chad, Poppy and her cousins.

We all got together for Sebby's Open house. All the grandkids to date.

Gen and I went to Grammy and Poppi's for the Logger's Rodeo Parade.

Getting ready for the parade.

After a bit we decided to watch the parade from inside Grammy and Poppi's house. The trucks were just too loud!

I want more!

Gen's Pool

Hiking

The 4th of July at John and Debbie Francis' house.

Sportin' daddies hat.

Playing cornhole

Gen's Daycare gave us a CD of pictures from throughout the year. These are in completely random order.

Gen and Sophia holding hands.

The Leprechaun visits every year on St. Patrick's Day.

They sometimes go for walks.

Eating with friends.







They just had to take a picture of Gen eating her french fry so formally.

Pictures from Gen's Photo Shoot. Pictures taken by Alicen Lum.

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Reflection on Genevieve turning one

When Genevieve was a newborn I would look at her and teasingly say, "Are you one yet?" Now that she is one I understand how I should have cherished the newborn stage a lot more. I vow to do so with baby number two. Gen really is growing up fast. Before I know it she'll be off to Kindergarten, driving a car and then off to college. I'm doing my best to be sure to truly value every moment I have with her. I can't get enough of her snuggles and giggles. She is a very happy, easy-going baby. I couldn't ask for more. I love you, Genevieve.

A few things I forgot to mention in the earlier blog. Janelle, Dayna, Dax and Jon are in town, but I think I talk to Janelle more when she is out of town. It is fun to see her pregnant again. Can't wait for number 3 to be born.

Genevieve is sleeping a good 14 hours at night. She is in bed by 7:00 pm and usually doesn't wake up until 9:30 ish. Loving it.

We are starting Little Gym classes this week.

This is the week of doctor's appointments. I'll be glad when it's over. Monday I had a doctor's appointment. Tuesday Gen had her Orthopedic appointment. Wednesday Gen has her digestive health specialist appointment. Tomorrow is Gen's one year check-up. At least next week will be a normal week.

We finally had Gen's pediatric orthopedic doctor's appointment. Her legs rotate outward from the knee down, the right more than the left. This is due to positioning in utero. The doctor is not concerned about it and are convinced she'll grow out of it on her own. Woo hoo!

Gen's congestion has cleared up 100% since we have taken her off of corn, wheat, beef, rice and oats. This week we are "challenging" wheat. So far so good. Next week we will take her off Prilosec and see how she does with that. Then we challenge, rice, oats and beef.

Chad left for Ohio this morning and won't be back until Monday. I miss him already.

Genevieve's official first word is "hi". We had a photography session for her on the 21st. We walked in. Gen looked right up at the photographer and said hi. The other day I met Chad at Red Robing and as soon as she saw Chad she smiled at him and said hi.