tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20023549973986719122024-03-19T05:33:09.162-04:00Life With the Ladniersa daily diary of a stay at home momSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15615103880529641500noreply@blogger.comBlogger1343125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2002354997398671912.post-37869756349442859592017-04-07T17:51:00.002-04:002017-04-07T17:55:06.132-04:00Sugar and Spice and Everything NiceThings have been pretty quiet over here at Life With the Ladniers... I have taken a hiatus from blogging but things are a changing and it is time to fire it back up again!<br />
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That's right!! We are having a baby GIRL in August and we could not be happier!<br />
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Let me back up a little bit... A week before Christmas, we took a family trip to Florida.<br />
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While we were there I slowly put together some very familiar feelings (pregnancy symptoms) and I don't know how to describe it but my womb just felt... full. I just knew. One day we stopped by a grocery store before heading to the beach for the day. I only went in for one item and that item happened to share an isle with pregnancy tests. Before I knew what I was doing I had one in my hand. We had a beautiful day at the beach and when we got back to our resort, the boys had fallen asleep. I told David to stay in the car with the boys while I carried all of the stuff in. During one of my trips I took one of the pregnancy tests and... it was POSITIVE!! OMG. I had never seen a test be SO positive SO fast. HOW LONG HAD I BEEN PREGNANT?!? This baby was a complete and utter surprise for us. It took us a little time to wrap our heads around it all but now we are only filled with joy and excitement.<br />
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The boys' pregnancies were practically the same including a random craving for olives (I did have a food aversion to leafy greens with Ayden that thankfully did not repeat with Logan). This time, while I'd still call it "easy" compared to what I hear many women experience, I definitely experienced more symptoms. We both had a feeling it *might* be a girl but the odds were not in our favor given the facts that a) we had two boys already which increased the odds of having another, and that b) Ladnier men produce SOOO MANY boys! We left her ultrasound on cloud 9 and our family already feels complete... Like we were missing this little girl all along and did not fully realize it.<br />
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The boys are super excited to be having a little sister.<br />
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I'm not sure that Logan fully realizes what is ahead but from the moment we told him there was a baby in my belly, he was been saying it was a sister. Ayden also has talked about wanting a little sister long before we even got pregnant with this little girl. He would say he was going to have a sister and her name would be Molly, just like the little sister in Toy Story. They were not quite as surprised as we were to hear that she is a girl because they were sure it was already. <br />
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There is so much to update on so I'm going to end this post for now but be on the lookout because you'll be having many more glimpses into life with the Ladniers (at least through Baby Girl's first year)! It feels good to be back!<br />
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SarahSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15615103880529641500noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2002354997398671912.post-46993776994131875832015-10-31T21:15:00.001-04:002015-10-31T21:16:10.025-04:00In Love With Trick-Or-Treating<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Happy Halloween!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDnY54KO6hSGyJ5VMiToJuEd5EhsHrigvPznhqhQIlpSOK0gBSJNqseS1iZcnZ2kVTQKpQ2fWouypveIrWt5JYULAK3QQlccKvozrEjLQH9qlrdFk3c5nNhckD3SDYC3L6vaaZuITIc8E/s640/blogger-image--684319435.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDnY54KO6hSGyJ5VMiToJuEd5EhsHrigvPznhqhQIlpSOK0gBSJNqseS1iZcnZ2kVTQKpQ2fWouypveIrWt5JYULAK3QQlccKvozrEjLQH9qlrdFk3c5nNhckD3SDYC3L6vaaZuITIc8E/s640/blogger-image--684319435.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBXskDAyPb20-wle4Da5LuKuUoZp3niEpwnVV7tGZfSDy4nGXlfWUwIzs2L48rX93L74UlxIUfglVzARmTiHcMibletIvIuSeazUu5gQGY9J2OHR8PFNReYUwqjNwZEBfTh1biGepKVw8/s640/blogger-image-2075696764.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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I think it's safe to say he had a good time! I think for now, Halloween in general is his favorite.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15615103880529641500noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2002354997398671912.post-23891045882414794012015-10-27T22:13:00.001-04:002015-10-27T23:23:07.310-04:00We're Still Here!!I really do want to get on a weekly posting schedule! I got behind and then kept putting it off because it became too much to update on. 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BABIES! Our dear friends had their sweet girl come unexpectedly early but she is doing great! We can't wait to meet her and have been loving the photos they send/post. I also became an auntie for the 7th time! I have one nephew on David's side and from my sisters I have one niece and now FIVE nephews. If you are counting he's the EIGHTH grandchild for my parents. My heart is so wonderfully full! </div>
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His imagine is as wild as ever! At any given moment he may be a camper, a pirate, a hunter, a squirrel, a frog, a T-Rex, a boy name Jack from his "Magic Treehouse" books, a rat named "Samuel Wiskers" from Beatrix Potter's "Roly Poly Pudding" story... He is in a stage where he LOVES to make believe! </div>
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WARNING: *proud bragging wife moment is about to commence* The inspector seemed really impressed by David's DIY abilities and said he usually has to visit a home upwards of 10 times before most DIYers pass his inspections.</div>
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This week the insulation will be installed and then the drywall next week. We decided to hire folks to take care of these tasks quickly for us. Then we'll be doing things like tiling the shower, installing switch plates/fixtures/faucets/etc., preparing the floors, painting and such. The ball is about to start rolling REALLY fast and we are excited!!<br>
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These evenings "off" from blogging have been wonderful! David and I have enjoyed more time spent together and I have been getting a little more sleep. While I do hope to post more frequently than this little hiatus allowed, turning it down a notch was definitely the right choice for me at this time. I am thinking Tuesdays may be a good start for at least weekly updates... I'll see how that feels and go from there! As always, thanks for following along and you'll be seeing is again soon!<br>
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We celebrated Logan's birthday yesterday! It was a wonderful party. Here is a slide show of the festivities. I always try to choose birthday themes for my kids that mirror their interests at the time. Logan isn't really into any specific one thing other than EXPLORING his world. This is fitting since this little boy is so amazing and truly deserves the world! We all love him SO much. </div>
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Now that Logan has turned one, things are changing...</div>
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And now for the big change... I am no longer going to be a daily blogger. I am going to shift my focus to quality over quantity and this *should* provide more entertaining content. It will also allow me to just collapse on the couch to watch a movie with David on a Friday night without having to publish a post first (or having to bring the computer to the couch with me). We have so much going on that I will probably still post most days; but if a post is missing every now and then at least you'll know why! It's been three and a half years and now I am looking forward to a new chapter and a little more freedom.</div>
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Flashback! Here's what we were up to one year ago today: "<a href="http://lifewiththeladniers.blogspot.com/2014/09/fun-comparrisons.html">Fun Comparisons</a>"</div>
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Two years ago today: "<a href="http://lifewiththeladniers.blogspot.com/2013/09/new-life.html">New Life</a>"</div>
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Logan is changing so fast right now. He's bringing us his shoes and pretends to drive cars. He has started noticing the patterns for how the world works and is starting to imitate them. It is adorable. He is a skilled walker now and is mastering terrain without falling *too* much. He has a few words, makes a few animal sounds and knows a few signs. He babbles a lot and even has distinct sounds that he makes when he is frustrated or mad. While we would not necessarily call him "mellow" anymore during this stage, he is not a pistol by any means. He is quietly determined and can let go and move on quickly when he does get upset after not getting his way. While we are moving into toddler territory, his underlying disposition is still far from "fiery". </div>
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DANCING!, baths, shoes, anything he can slip over his head and wear like a necklace (headbands, belts, etc.) playing on beds, laying his head down on soft things, hugs/kisses/snuggling, emptying trash cans, "driving" toy vehicles back and forth while using his spit to make an engine noise, riding in the Cozy Coop, bubbles, balls, pointing at everything everywhere, EXPLORING, sensorial experiences (especially digging in the dirt of our indoor tree...), riding in the Ergo, being outside, banging on Ayden's drum set, making music with the keyboard, looking at pictures of familiar people, raisins, tomato based foods (chili, spaghetti meat sauce, meatloaf, etc.), and all fruit. He will be held by anyone, though he does like to keep his eye on one of us. As has been a trend since the moment he was born, this child loves life along with everyone and almost everything in it. </div>
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Flashback! Here's what we were up to one year ago today: "<a href="http://lifewiththeladniers.blogspot.com/2014/09/introducing-logan-michael.html">Introducing: Logan Michael</a>"<br />
Two years ago today: "<a href="http://lifewiththeladniers.blogspot.com/2013/09/nailed-it.html">Nailed It</a>"<br />
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Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15615103880529641500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2002354997398671912.post-59939859466934210102015-09-08T20:43:00.001-04:002015-09-08T20:47:24.463-04:00Logan's BirthIt is the eve of Logan's 1st birthday and I never wrote Logan's birth story. I have always wanted to but somehow time kept passing and it never got done. So why not now, on the 1 year anniversary of when he decided to start working his way into the world. I have butterflies writing this because I am about to share a deeper part of me with you than ever before. <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">So much time has passed that I fear the details of emotions and such are a bit fuzzy. Instead of writing about it, I am going to show you. </span> This makes me both nervous and excited because it will give you glimpses of a very vulnerable time in my life that was also undoubtedly my greatest personal accomplishment.<br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Flashback! Here's what we were up to one year ago today: "<a href="http://lifewiththeladniers.blogspot.com/2014/09/tough-choices.html">Tough Choices</a>"</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Two years ago today: "<a href="http://lifewiththeladniers.blogspot.com/2013/09/gearing-up.html">Gearing Up</a>"</span><br />
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Flashback! Here's what we were up to one year ago today: "<a href="http://lifewiththeladniers.blogspot.com/2014/09/5-happy-things-jam-sessions.html">5 Happy Things: Jam Sessions</a>"</div>
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Two years ago today: "<a href="http://lifewiththeladniers.blogspot.com/2013/09/horse-country.html">Horse Country</a>"</div>
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We went apple picking in our own orchard today! </div>
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Our trees are still very young so we only had one lonely Liberty apple but it was even more exciting to harvest that one than it would have been if we had an entire orchard full. </div>
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Ayden did the honors and picked it and we all passed it around taking tastes. Any time we consume or share food that we have raised or grown ourselves it fills us with all kinds of wonderful feelings. Something deep inside gets so much satisfaction out of such a basic act. It will be even more fun to someday make pies, jams and such to share with our loved ones. </div>
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Flashback! Here's what we were up to one year ago today: "<a href="http://lifewiththeladniers.blogspot.com/2014/09/a-day-of-aydenisms.html">A Day Of Aydenisms</a>"<br />
Two years ago today: "<a href="http://lifewiththeladniers.blogspot.com/2013/09/new-wheels.html">New Wheels</a>"<br />
And three years ago today: "<a href="http://lifewiththeladniers.blogspot.com/2012/09/pins-and-needles.html">Pins and Needles</a>"<br />
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Flashback! Here's what we were up to one year ago today: "<a href="http://lifewiththeladniers.blogspot.com/2014/09/normalcy-is-wonderful.html">Normalcy Is Wonderful</a>"<br />
Two years ago today: "<a href="http://lifewiththeladniers.blogspot.com/2013/09/amazing-autumn.html">Amazing Autumn</a>"<br />
And three years ago today: "<a href="http://lifewiththeladniers.blogspot.com/2012/09/ayden-gets-girlfriend.html">Ayden Gets A Girlfriend</a>"<br />
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The boys played outside while I cleaned out and vacuumed my car. </div>
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My car makes me look like a hoarder most of the time. This is all of the stuff I pulled out today:</div>
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I really don't like how things pile up and am MUCH happier when my car is clean. </div>
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My problem is that everyday we take books and essentials for whatever we have planned for the day into the car but never bring them out again. Each time we arrive home there is some sort of crisis or urgent need to tend to and since I don't take care of the stuff from the car right away, things accumulate rather quickly. In an effort to help myself out, I have put my largest reusable tote bag next to my diaper bag by the door and it will be what I use to take things to and from the car each day. I would really love to not have a messy car. Driving it today felt WONDERFUL! </div>
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When we got home the boys took simultaneous naps. Logan fell asleep on the way home so he stared his nap in his car seat. He woke up at one point and was upset to be all strapped in. I finally got him back to sleep but he woke up every time I tried to slip away. That is not normally like him so I figured he needed me and just joined him for the rest of his nap. Only 10 days left in his current leap...</div>
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After dinner, David played with the boys while I did the dishes and then he headed over to the build site. We have family coming in who will be seeing all of their hard work for the first time so he and his dad spent the evening cleaning up the inside and weeding the outside. I am excited to see it too!</div>
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My sister's baby is due in a few weeks so she and her hubby had a date night. Ayden LOVED having her here! We may try and make it a monthly thing.<br />
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Flashback! Here's what we were up to one year ago today: "<a href="http://lifewiththeladniers.blogspot.com/2014/09/24-hours.html">24 Hours</a>"</div>
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Ayden's soccer practice was cancelled this evening so we went to the recreational soccer fields for a little while. Ayden got to watch some older kids practicing and then we went and played together in an empty field. It was SO much fun and Ayden didn't want to leave. It would be fun if they held his pre-soccer practices at the actual soccer fields. Ayden loved the atmosphere there! </div>
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Flashback! Here's what we were up to one year ago today: "<a href="http://lifewiththeladniers.blogspot.com/2014/09/back-at-it.html">Back At It</a>"</div>
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Two years ago today: "<a href="http://lifewiththeladniers.blogspot.com/2012/09/happy-labor-day.html">Toddler Tuesday: Good Old Fashioned Art</a>"</div>
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Logan only had one nap today. His morning nap time is shifting a little and ideally he'd go down between 9:30 and 10 but on days where we have plans, that is just in time for the hustle and bustle to get out of the door. This morning he fell asleep just as we were pulling into the parking lot of the library. We were just on time so instead of hanging out in the car for a few minutes to ensure that he was good and asleep before transferring him to the Ergo, I went ahead and got him out. He woke up when I opened his door and got a second wind once he saw we were going to be having fun at the library. He was finally able to fall asleep on the way home and then was ready to go down again for his second nap at around 4:30 or so. Lately when he naps that late he's not ready to go to sleep for the night until after 9 and that is just too late for me. So, I kept him up. He was fussier than usual but once David got home he forgot all about being cranky and just had fun. These boys LOVE their daddy so much! David stayed with us and played with the boys after dinner. I got my evening routine done and even had some time to join in the fun before getting Logan ready for an early bedtime. Then later in the evening I was able to relax a little which is definitely welcomed! </div>
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I sat down recently and made a huge list of all of our upcoming holidays, events and special occasions. I will admit, for someone who loves to make handmade gifts, I became overwhelmed very quickly. Then I gave myself a talking to... There is no way, with everything we have going on, that I can make these gifts. The reality is that we are hoping to move into our new house in the next 4 months or so. Logan's birthday kicks off the "event" season for us which goes all the way until Ayden's birthday in late January. Between preparing for birthdays, the winter holiday hustle and bustle and moving, something has to give in order for me to survive with sanity in tact. I am going shopping tomorrow for some gifts. Making the decision to do this lifted a TON of weight off of my shoulders. I make handmade gifts for many reasons. I enjoy opportunities to be creative and learn new skills, I enjoy tailoring a <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">gift to a loved one's interests, and I enjoy giving a small labor of love as a token for how much someone means to me. But when life is hectic and that joy turns to stress, it's simply not worth it. I also know that none of my loved ones would ever want me to spread myself too thin to take time that I honestly don't have to make a gift for them. I know they are appreciated but never expected. So, I'm putting the cover on my sewing machine until we are settled after our move. I have a few projects that are in progress that I may finish if I feel so inclined, and I do plan to put something simple together for the boys' Halloween costumes but I am really going to try my best not to start any new, big projects. </span></div>
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Flashback! Here's what we were up to one year ago today: "<a href="http://lifewiththeladniers.blogspot.com/2014/09/best-building-day.html">Best Building Day</a>"<br />
Two years ago today: "<a href="http://lifewiththeladniers.blogspot.com/2013/09/september-goals.html">September Goals</a>"<br />
And three years ago today: "<a href="http://lifewiththeladniers.blogspot.com/2012/09/good-friends-good-fun.html">Good Friends Good Fun</a>"</div>
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Flashback! Here's what we were up to one year ago today: "<a href="http://lifewiththeladniers.blogspot.com/2014/08/choosing-home-birth.html">Choosing Home Birth</a>"</div>
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Two years ago today: "<a href="http://lifewiththeladniers.blogspot.com/2013/08/sweet-rewards.html">Sweet Rewards</a>"</div>
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It is our turn to host play group tomorrow. We have tried having a pool party at my parents' house the past 3 times that it has been our turn but the forecast turned to rain every time. We are hoping the weather stays clear for one last hoorah in the pool for the end of Summer!<br />
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Flashback! Here's what we were up to one year ago today: "<a href="http://lifewiththeladniers.blogspot.com/2014/08/girly-time.html">Girly Time</a>"<br />
Two years ago today: "<a href="http://lifewiththeladniers.blogspot.com/2013/08/full-toddler-swing.html">Full Toddler Swing</a>"<br />
And three years ago today: "<a href="http://lifewiththeladniers.blogspot.com/2012/08/we-share-everything.html">We Share Everything</a>"<br />
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Flashback! Here's what we were up to one year ago today: "<a href="http://lifewiththeladniers.blogspot.com/2014/08/weightless.html">Weightless</a>"</div>
Two years ago today: "<a href="http://lifewiththeladniers.blogspot.com/2013/08/we-ended-up-gong-to-our-usual-storytime.html">Hammer Time</a>"<br />
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While he is growing and changing by leaps and bounds these days, there are still some things that are still baby like. The noises he makes when he is nursing, his sweet, whispy hair, his dimple knuckles, his adorable babbling. I feel incredibly grateful to him for still being so cuddly even though he is in full active toddler mode. He lets me cradle him and love on him all I want and even does it back. I am soaking him and his "babyness" in as much as I can! </div>
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We stayed home all day today for the first time in a long time and it was so enjoyable. I had one on one time with each boy, they played together on their own while I got some house work done and I also joined in while we all played together. One of the most enjoyable moments of the day was during Logan's morning nap. Ayden and I snuggled up on an outdoor chair and I read to him from his current beloved Magic Treehouse book (We are on number 6 and he is obsessed!) Ke kept siging contented sighs and even said, "This feels good." I could not have agreed more. Also, I asked him what he loved about Mommy and he said, "I love how warm you are." and that also made my day. What better thing to be for your child than a sense of warmth and comfort? He is a sweetheart. </div>
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Flashback! Here's what we were up to one year ago today: "<a href="http://lifewiththeladniers.blogspot.com/2014/08/while-we-wait.html">While We Wait</a>"</div>
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Two years ago today: "<a href="http://lifewiththeladniers.blogspot.com/2013/08/broken-window-theory.html">Broken Window Theory</a>"</div>
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Now that Logan is almost a year old, I figured it was time to change up my blog banner. The old one still brought me so much joy every time I saw it, I didn't want to change it. I kept wishing we could just photoshop Logan into that picture. Haha. When Logan was 2 months old, we had a family photo taken by a family member. We asked them to offset it in the same way so I'd have room to put text but the camera focused on the background to the left and we were blurry in the foreground. DIYish blog photo fail. My plan B was to put individual photos across a banner like this new one but obviously, finding a banner I like, searching for the right photos and putting it all together takes a decent chunk of time and there's not very much extra of that around here these days. I finally got the itch to do it and knocked it out! I like the way it turned out and while I will miss seeing that sweet family photo of ours everyday, I find the facelift quite refreshing.</div>
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Our last stop was a tiny house in our neighbor's yard. Both houses, our neighbor's and the cottage we are renting, are on the same farm and are owned by the same family. The folks who were renting the neighboring house recently moved out. I have always been so interested in the tiny house in their front yard because it has a little front porch and what looks like a pipe for a wood burning stove. It has an old stone foundation and probably a really cool history to go with it. Since the big house is currently vacant, I finally got to scope out the tiny house. It was as interesting as I thought it would be. It had a little wood burning stove and some curving stairs up to a loft. There was a little front room that looked like it had been converted into a gardening shed or something. That room was the only one that had electricity though it did not seem to be turned on. It was neat to try and think back to what this house was originally. A tiny house that was a thing before "tiny houses" were cool must be something pretty special. Of course Ayden was in awe. It was very dusty and had lots of cob webs and a few old furniture and such scattered about. I would imagine that it probably seemed even cooler to Ayden than it did to me. Ayden wants to go back and bring David and all of the grandparents with us. Haha. He also said we should all wear our swimsuits so we can swim in the spring together. <br />
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The adventures definitely helped us end our evening on a good note. I can't wait to see what we can get into tomorrow.<br />
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I've started looking up new parks whenever we make plans to go somewhere and we've been having so much fun exploring all of the possibilities out there!</div>
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Today's park was a winner for sure! There was even more diversity in the kids playing there which is something I've been trying to focus on providing for Ayden. Possibly the best one we have been to. It is near our pediatrician's office so hopefully we can make it back each time we go there for a visit. </div>
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Flashback! Here's what we were up to one year ago today: "<a href="http://lifewiththeladniers.blogspot.com/2014/08/ticking.html">Ticking</a>"<br />
Two years ago today: "<a href="http://lifewiththeladniers.blogspot.com/2013/08/busted.html">Busted</a>"<br />
And three years ago today: "<a href="http://lifewiththeladniers.blogspot.com/2012/08/fashion-statement.html">Fashion Statement</a>"<br />
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His main signs that typically motivate me to open the app are that he wakes more frequently and is a little clingy/fussy (which is far from his "norm"). </div>
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He has started "washing" things with any wash cloth, rag or wipe he can get his hands on. Just today he got a pair of his shoes, sat down and held up a foot while trying to figure out how to put it on. He opened the door to the Cozy Coop and tried to get in by himself. He has started signing. I feel like the "click" of the connections involved in sign language would be classified in the leap of "programs" according to their definition. </div>
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While he may be in a "stormy" period, he is still getting into that sweet spot territory between 10 and 20 months or so where they have developed enough to start being really interactive with us and their environment without the sass of a full blown toddler. It is adorable and so enjoyable. It also makes me a little bit nostalgic for Ayden at this age. And the flip side of that makes me wonder what Logan will be like as a threenager... It's all such a great adventure.</div>
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Flashback! Here's what we were up to one year ago today: "<a href="http://lifewiththeladniers.blogspot.com/2014/08/happy-place.html">Happy Place</a>"</div>
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Two years ago today: "<a href="http://lifewiththeladniers.blogspot.com/2013/08/a-ma.html">A-Ma!</a>"</div>
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And three years ago today: "<a href="http://lifewiththeladniers.blogspot.com/2012/08/a-bust.html">A Bust</a>"</div>
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