Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Summer in North Country...

They say you can take the girl out of Florida, but you cant take the FLORIDA out of the girl.  Our first summer in Minnesota has been a little bit cooler than expected. Temperature wise. I cant remember a time when Florida had a 57 degrees day in June! Then turn around and have a 93. Talk about crazy. One thing i love is consistency, and thats something you lose with weather in a state not surrounded by water. Water helps stabilize temperatures and weather patterns, just in case you were wondering! Gotta show off that biology degree when i can!

We went to our first Farmer's Market early June. Its a little different than the ones we went to in Florida, but still fun to go out and se. They had a lot more danishes, breads, and treats tables than fruits and veggies, but i think that is because their summer hasnt started yet.

The weather is beginning to stay warm, but its definitely a different kind of heat than what i am used to. Humidity.... not here! It can be 75 outside but then a wind comes  that makes it feel 60! A little dramatic, but i have never gotten so many goose bumps while in the sun.

We finally got our bike attachment set up so Leila and I can go on bike rides. I AM SO EXCITED!! Its something we can do outside, its active, and we can explore new parks and the bike trail. We went to the park on the North Dakota side of town.  Leila did great for the first time in a new contraption. We brought all of our essentials. The classic quilt, toys, snacks, and the CAMERA!! And its a good thing, she has started to do a twist dance. Its the cutest ever. I attached some pictures from our adventure at the bottom.


Speaking of Leila and her new advancements....She is growing up too fast. She is 10 months, well i guess 10.5 months now. Yea im one of those moms. She is a great eater. She eats prety much everything i cook. Last night we had some chicken and esparagus and she ate it all! I am really thankful of all the books and magazines i read when she was little about expanding her palate, because she eats all her veggies and fruits and meats. I am blessed that is for sure. She has been having a little hesitation to dairy, so we have cut it out a little, but making up for the nutrients other places. Truth be told she even loves peas! Not mashed up like "baby" food, but the real thing. Her Favorites are eggs and bananas in the morning, Plum organic fruit pouches, chicken, watermelon, and gosh you name it she loves it. Strawberries are in season up here now so she is back on her berry kick. And if you put a blueberry near her face its gone!!

She is almost walking. which is ok with me. Take your time. I love that she is mobile and i wont lie i was excited when she started crawling even though i knew it was going to require a lot more work. So i am happy she is mobile but am totally okay with her walking a little later. Less for me to baby proof up here. She has recently found the stairs and likes going up them. She has figured how to get down from the bed and couch. She swings her legs down first and cautiously propels down. Now Brian and I are always there watching but she has some kahunas. She is a dare devil.


This weekend is going to be a BIG EVENT! One that we dont have to leave town for. My MOM IS COMING TO US!! And Leila is going to get Baptized. So that calls for a big party with Brian's Family and of course my mom! If you are reading this and live in the EGF area or would like to attend her baptism and party, email me. I dont have everyones number or address, so its word of mouth from me! We would love everyone to be there, The more the merrier. So i will be driving to Fargo saturday morning to pick up the best Cita ever. It has been tough being away from my family this long, so I am so excited to see her! I am excited to show her everything up here and for everyone to meet the woman who raised me, also an amazing person! lol

Thats all i can think of right now for life's adventures. I feel another bike ride coming today which is going to be fun! Some sun, fun, and time with my Leila!!

Leila the Explorer

Talking away about our Adventures


Pure Sweetness Captured

I dont think its possible to get any cuter...
She is my doll!


After drinking water Leila likes to blow Raspberries!

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