Where Do You Want to Go?

I can't figure out where Ivan wants to go so badly that he's trying to climb into his carseat. Funny boy.

Trucking & Standing

Ivan spent the day in PJs, but they didn't slow him down - he's been pulling up on the couch. Sometimes he turns to make sure someone is watching. Oh, and he's sure he doesn't need to hold on to the couch with both hands, but he does.















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Happy Standing Dude

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Grocery Shopping

I'm not sure why Ivan's head looks as big as mine. We got some organic cheer.ios! And yes, I think Ivan is almost too big for the B.aby B.jorn, but he was happy for an hour, so . . .



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Fun with Friends & Family

Well, this morning began early. Ivan and I had to take Abby (my parents' dog) to the chiropractor about 40 minutes away. Thankfully, sister B agreed to meet us. Hyper wiener dog + unhappy Ivan = not fun, but with sister B, we had man-on-man defense going and it was all good. We all came back to M town, regrouped, and headed downtown. Ended up at the coffeehouse, Swiss chocolate gelato, Italian sodas (raspberry cherry for me, strawberry peach for her, & Ivan stuck his fingers in the gelato while I wasn't looking), & A FRIEND!







So awesome to run into her! And even better, this is B, and she spends enough time with our family that she knows sister B & me & she adores Ivan. We enjoyed an hour or so with her and all of our sugar.

Then back home to let sister B change a diaper and have a talk with Ivan:







*Later this evening, my dad called from AZ (where he & mom were) and let me know my grandpa passed away. He will be terribly missed - he was known to be a joking, happy, ornery man. Sister B and I are so lucky that we have an abundance of awesome memories of Grandpa H. I'll find some good photos for all of you soon. I can't help but smile even thinking of him - that's how great he was.

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Thirty-six Weeks & Happy Birthday Bella!

Today is my Bella's 10th birthday. We love her so much and are so grateful that her grandparents (C's parents) have been taking awesome care of our three dogs since Labor Day. Thankfully, now that we're back in M town, we see the dogs once a week or so & Ivan lives with one set of grandparents and gets to see the other set about once a week! Bella dog is my easiest, most relaxed dog & is the best with Ivan. She'll lick him two or three times, lay down, and not care if Ivan plays on her. So sweet. Hope to see her soon!

And, Ivan playing with his cow toy from S:









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Technology Baby

Ivan checking out the TV stand & computer tower.




Stepping back, regrouping, & planning a new assault strategy.



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