July 21-27, 2025

Katie: Katie started clapping this week! It is so cute and Mary loves that there is a game they can play together now other than peek-a-boo. Mary will clap and Katie will join in and they laugh together. Katie turned 10 months old on Sunday!
Mary: Funny things Mary said this week: "what are you up to?" "Where's Paul and Sarah? Those are great names!" Mary can spell her own name now! She surprised me when I asked her and she said all the letters in the right order. I'm so proud of her! She also impressed her nursery teacher by telling her all her colors and all her animals.
Mom: This week we stayed home a lot but I continued to do well with exercising, tracking my calories, getting my steps in, reading, and writing the screenplay.
Dad: Dad had a rough week at work and was feeling really discouraged this weekend but resolved to take what he can control into his own hands and try not to let his job ruin his mental and physical state. He came to church on Sunday and had good one-on-one time with Mary
This week's activities: Monday marked the three year anniversary of Grandpa Mike's death. We remembered him by driving to Carson City and getting pizza at Flat Earth Pizza. They didn't open until 4 pm so we stopped by an ice cream place first. The ice cream was mid but Mary loved playing in the splash pad outside the store. We had the Gochenour's over for a playdate on Wednesday and that was a relief. It was the only playdate we had this week. I attempted to have Mary and Katie sleep in the same room during the nighttime on Wednesday night and that did not end well for me. I was on edge the whole night and got up at the slightest noise from either of them. Of course they both woke up in the night and that woke the other one up. It was rough. We didn't end up having exercise class at the church on Thursday, which worked out since I was exhausted from the night before. We also missed the play at the library. We went last year and I liked it but I didn't want to try to contain Katie for that long. Hopefully we can go next year. Friday I did take the girls to the park. I was just going to walk around the block so I could pick up my new glasses from the mailbox but Mary said she wanted to go to the playground and I was already pushing them in the stroller so we went and hung out there for an hour or so. I was worried my glasses would be messed up like the ones I got before but I really love them! I'm so happy. Saturday night I went to Christa Seamon's house and subbed for Bunco. I ended up with the traveler so that means I won a prize! I took home a basket to put the girls' blankets in. I've wanted one for a while so that was perfect. It was fun to have a little girls night. Sunday was exciting because Paul and Katie came to church with us! I think it's been since December, maybe earlier. I played piano in primary, just the right hand but hopefully it was better than nothing. I was very grateful and we had a good day. I got a nap in and got the house cleaned up for a good week to come.
Katie watching a movie in baby jail


Katie after ice cream

Mary as a break dancer

Bluey girl Mary

Mary playing in the splash pad


Katie clapping

Katie at Ponderosa Park

Sleepy Katie



Mom and Mary


Mary playing with Dad Sunday morning

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