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Chris captured a lot of great photos this week and I couldn't narrow it down to just one each so I'm including two photos. I like that they show the kids in different moods.

Josie 16 months

This month has been another good one! Josie and I went to see my parents for a long weekend. It was my first trip with a child and no other adults so I was nervous, but it went remarkably smoothly! We also had a short visit from Chris' dad and step-mom which was nice too. Otherwise things are going well with Jo. She's slept in until past 7 am the last few days so we're crossing our fingers that's a permanent change. And she's talking up a storm. She has over 50 words now (and knows quite a few signs too). Love you little one!

checking out the view from the library window

watching the polar bears from afar

ice cream

Oli shares his ice cream with Josie

Girls trip to Oregon

Josie and I had a great time visiting family in Oregon a few weekends ago. We took a long weekend and met my sister out there for a short visit. I was nervous taking Jo by myself, but things went really well! My parents were sweet enough to borrow a portable crib, high chair, and car seat so I didn't have to bring much and managed to pack everything for Jo and I in a backpack and purse (which I was pretty proud of). We got a direct flight which was great and Jo did really well on the plane. On both flights she slept the first 1 - 1 1/2 hours, read books and snacked an hour or so, and played with the ipad for an hour or so. While in Oregon she had some stranger anxiety and took awhile to warm up, but was still pretty flexible and slept well with the exception of the first night. The first two days were beautiful and sunny and we enjoyed a (relatively) warm walk to the river. We ate at some of our favorite places and talked and relaxed. The last few days were grey and drizzly, just as Oregon winters should be :) The trip to the coast was grey but the rain held off and we had a blast. Thanks for a great visit Ayres fam! Miss you all! xoxo

beautiful walk to the Willamette River

Jo explores coasters while Shell sips coffee

possibly my favorite photo from our visit,
these two bond over coffee yogurt

post coffee yogurt nap

so happy to spend time with my sis

Jo on the coast

the fam at the Oregon coast

Jo explores the beach

Some of these photos taken by my sis. Thanks Shell!

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We had an eventful week. Josie and I took a quick trip to see my family in Oregon and Oli and Chris had a busy weekend visiting friends, going to the Winter Carnival, and seeing the Paddington movie (Oli's first movie in a theater!). It was a good week. Hope yours was too!