Ear Infection: Round 2

We are sad to report that Tessa has her second ear infection – just a month from when she got over her first one. (Which leads us to believe she never really got over the first one.) We were supposed to go to Mantorville to visit Mima, Kory, Aaron & Jessica, but ended up bringing Tessa to urgent care instead. (We had the breast cancer walk entrants to contend with, but we made it through the parking lot!)

We are happy to report, however, that Tessa's front two bottom teeth are poking through (and are very sharp!) Our little girl is growing up quickly!

Express Yourself

We discovered that Tessa detests Gerber's chicken with mixed vegetables. She'll be writing a letter ... (C'mon, free products!)

Belt it out, baby!

Too cool for school (for another few years, at least)

Tessa & Friends

I think it was two weeks ago now that Randi, one of my Augie friends, visited with her twins, Carly and Morgan. The girls finally got to meet!

Strike a pose

If Tessa had teeth, this would be her toothy grin.

HA! That's a knee-slapper.

How YOU doin'?

Hi, Mommy!

Hoppy Easter!

Scoping out the bunny ...

It's OK, guys. He's cool!

Godparents Natalie & Matt (& cousin, baby boy Trygstad!)

Tessa in her silly bunny ears hat with Grandpa.

Weather Girl

Crime – boring!
More government bailouts – snooze fest!
Tessa wants the weather!

The Weekend of Precious Pictures

Saturday, March 28 & Sunday, March 29

What does Tessa want to be when she grows up?

Visiting Ardis

The Girls

Tessa's idols, Lola & Tommy

We don't know, but right now, she wants to be a puppy.

We visited Minneapolis this weekend because Eric had a coaches clinic in Apple Valley. We stayed with (Crazy) Uncle Aaron and Aunt Jessica. Tessa just loved seeing dog cousins Lola and Tommy – so much so that she started sticking her tongue way out and licking her chin, which convinced us she wants to be a puppy. It's both adorable and odd.

Tessa and I also went to Farmington (just south of the Cities) to visit a friend and former co-worker of mine, Ardis. Mima was there, too, and we had a great time!

On Sunday, we met Grandpa Bill, Grandma Beth, Uncle Charlie and Aunt Christina at Old Chicago for lunch. It was a full weekend.

Monday I took Tessa in to see her doctor because of some ear issues she has been having. What Eric and I thought was correct: Tessa has her first ear infection. :( She's taking antibiotics, so we hope it clears up soon. Wish us luck.

In addition to crawling, Tessa can pull herself up to stand if she's holding onto something or someone. I'm tempted to tape my eyes open; if I blink, I know I'm going to miss something!

Break out the baby gates – we have a crawler!

Tessa has been working on it for a while now, and on Sunday she made her move. She likes to rock back and forth on her knees, and when she sees a toy she wants (or Mommy or Daddy she wants to crawl to), she does! It's so amazing to see how she learns and grows. It's also a treat for us to pick her up from daycare. She is usually sitting up playing with toys or on her tummy roaming around. When I come in and say, "Hi, Tessa!" she spins on the floor and flashes a huge grin. It's truly the best feeling in the world. She does the same thing for Eric. We're so happy she's happy!

Recent Tessa Loves:
*Peas (to my astonishment and Eric's delight), green beans and carrots
*Watching the meteorologist report the weather on the 6 o'clock news
*Being taxied about in her stroller

Recent Tessa Dislikes:
*Apples and bananas (I'm guessing she won't like the song, either)

Tessa Babe at 7 months