Our Lady Bug and Elephant cousins!
Lia questions this strange tradition
However, if it involves a wagon ride, I’m In!!
Walking to knock on the door for our first treats. Lia put all her treats back in people’s candy bowls. I think she’d rather sort the candy at this point than eat it.
It was our treat as parents to celebrate all the growth since she was just a baby chick last year. What a sweet gift it is to be able to hold this baby elephant’s hand!
Happy Halloween
Just like her Dad! Lia loves her chips and salsa snack break.
For those of you who haven’t seen her walking yet…here is some footage of her busy little steps:
September 1, we celebrated our 4 year Anniversary. Josh arranged a weekend away at Lake Grandby, the perfect setting to soak up the sun and celebrate the family, friendships, and adventures we’ve experienced along the way. Lia is a huge fan the the boat. She added “boat” to her rapidly growing vocabulary list.
Words: “Hot” “Hat” “Doggy” “More” “Up” “Ball” “Duck” '”Water” “Boat” “Crack” (short for cracker) “Birdie” “Moose” “Elk” “Milk” “Mommy” “Daddy” “Bop” (Her word for Flip Flops) and many more.
Now that Lia can say and identify her “Hat” she is much mire excited to wear it!
The perfect way to start our mornings!
Lia protecting her lips from the dry CO air
Thank you, Josh, for loving both of your girls so well! We are two very fortunate girls. Can’t wait for many more years of marriage and family memories.
Nana celebrated her 90th birthday in true Reitsema fashion, surrounded by her entire family in Jackson Hole, WY. Lia was a road trip champion enduring the 10 hour drive with little to no breakdowns. What a fantastic memory J and I will cherish forever. We treasure the moments we can be together with family and experience the gift and legacy that Nana made possible. Happy Bday Nana!
Baby Tegan and Lia ready to explore Jenny Lake with the Ladies.
Our picnic spot. Lindsey, Lauren, Lia, Lexi, Holly, Nana, Pam, and Debbie.
Lia running around Grand Teton Park on our way into Yellowstone.
Stopped for a picture on trail toward Taggart Lake
A shot in front of the Grand Tetons
Lia loves uncle Larry
Bringing a little TX BBQ into the kitchen. Go team bandana.
Goodbye Jackson Hole. We can’t wait to visit you in the winter to make some memories skiing your chutes!
I am married to the most wonderful man who knows my heart and the things that make it come alive. Recently, when an opportunity came up for me to guide a group of YL girls on a backpacking trip, Josh helped to arrange all things Lia so I could make the experience happen. It was such a refreshing treat to be on trail and reflect on this past year as a new mom. Even after 28 miles of hiking and very few hours of sleep, I returned feeling like I spent a week at the spa. Below is a link of the pictures we took. The joy of returning home to J and Lia was oh so sweet, especially considering that Lia perfected walking while I was gone.
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Here’s to knowing the things that bring life to the people you love and helping to provide opportunities to make them happen!
This year’s 4th of July was full of hometown favorites: A mountain hike, Lia’s first trip to the zoo, and BBQ and fireworks on the lawn with cousin Ella. It was really special to watch the girls hug on each other and giggle as the colors lit up the night sky. Watching our little girls grow up together is so very special and something we will never take for granted.
Thank you, uncle Kevin, for this new way to travel on Mom’s back!
The zoo made Lia VERY happy as you can see.
Yard games with the munchkins
Hugs for cousin Ella!!
