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Welcome!

//To Jane//

oh my little janey jane--

this evening was pure indulgent bliss.  it was peppered beef tenderloin for dinner (you INHALED), homemade chocolate chip cookies and milk for dessert (and maybe some cookie dough as well) and then a good hour of rough-housing.  if only we had a dr. pepper. i cannot get enough of it lately.

your obsession with opening and closing doors led to a minor mishap where your chubby little hand got smashed in the diaper cabinet.  it really wasnt that bad as you were gently closing the door but forgot that your other hand was in the way.  you made the saddest face about it though.  you spend many hours in front of this cabinet,  opening the doors and throwing all of the diapers and blankets out of it.  soo proud of yourself.

stella found herself a secret hiding spot between the crib and the wall where i throw all the extra pillows.  and desperately wanted you to join her but you were more focused on pulling your blanket out of your crib.  have i mentioned how into your blankets you are?  in the morning when i go to get you you take a moment to bend down and grab your blankie before you let me pick you up out of the crib.  and we play this little game called "night night jane"  you lay your head on the ground with a grin from ear to ear and i'm to say, "night night jane!" and then you pop your little head up.  most of the time this game commences the second you see one of your blankets on the ground.

anyway, as i was saying, the night continued on with a party ona pallet of sorts...on the sheepskin with the dogs.  pete was SO GOOD.  (and sheepskin rugs are SO COMFY).  stella used pete as a pillow and you were climbing on his face and he DIDNT CARE!  insanity, that never happens.  of course olive was franticly licking everyones face or ears...or nuzzling into them with all her might.  that doggie is sweet but she is such a mess.  so now we basically all smell like dogs (or fritos) and could use a bath, but oh well, i dont have that kind of energy...so stinky we stay for the night.

Jane 9 month stats:

Height: 28.5"(80th percentile)
Weight: 19lb 5oz (68th percentile)
Head size: 18.27" (97th percentile!)

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last night, carina was in town and randomly suggested dinner with a few of our friends and the most awesome thing happened, we all were available!  nothing like an impromtu monday night dinner party.  we easily overtook the patio at the restaurant.  it was a really nice night, one for the books honestly.  there is nothing like an easy dinner with friends.

a happy, happy mess

9 months, 1 year and 11 months

have i said how much i love a tutu booty?  stella => tutu obsessed

//For Stella//

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