The Polite Movie Star

Sarah Margaret got her first pair of sunglasses this past week and she seems to do a pretty good job of keeping them on. With her big sunglasses, she looks like a movie star and some of her mannerism are starting to reflect those of movie stars. She just learn how to politely refuse food or let us know that she is done eating. She will put her little hand up and shake her head no when she has had enough to eat. She will also do the same with books. You'll pull one out of the basket and she will very nicely shake her head and put up her hand. She loves her new freedom of walking and her vocubulary is growing everyday. We are amazed at the things that she notices. On the way home from Glamma & Bon Papa's, there is a Dog Grocery Store and on the sign is a dog. Every time we go by, she always says "dada" for doggy. She loved dogsitting Chloe last week. She will get Chloe a bone out (just one) when she comes in from outside and when we leave and she loves giving Chloe toys to her. The other day on a walk, when Sarah wanted to keep going but Chloe was ready to stop, Bon Papa took Chloe inside but Sarah did not want to go on a walk without Chloe. We thought for the week at Glamma & Bon Papa's that she had given up one of her naps but now this week she is back to her two naps. I hear her waking now. Enjoy the photos!

Happy Belated Mothers' Day!

For mother-love and father-care,
For brothers strong and sisters fair,
For love at home and here each day,
For guidance lest we go astray,Father in Heaven, we thank Thee.

For each new morning with its light,
For rest and shelter of the night,
For health and food, for love and friends,
For everything Thy goodness sends.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

We are so thankful for all the wonderful women in our family who are such a blessing to Sarah Margaret. The top photo above is from Mothers' Day 1961, and I think it is such a fun photo. The little girl in front with her hands folded is Glamma. Also in the photo is Uncle Carter, Aunt Jody, Grandmother Boyd, and Grandmother Boyd's parents.

Sarah Margaret is now officially 14 months. She walks more and more everyday. She started walking several steps at Wednesday night pasta night at Meridian Hills and by Friday at our friends' home with her 18 month old friends Graydon & Marcus, all she would do is walk. She also likes to climb up in the rocker chair in her room (all by herself!) and read a story. She has two more molars coming in so those are bothering her a little. She is starting to use a plate (and not throw it on the floor) and also use the spoon with a bowl. Daddy is reinforcing the bib rule with her and she seems to be doing much better with wearing a bib.

Click here for Sarah Margaret's 14 month old album (includes more videos of her walking).

Sarah Margaret wanted to wish Rowan a very happy 2nd birthday on Thursday!!

Walking!

Last night at Meridian Hills, Sarah Margaret just kept walking and walking. And, we were finally able to catch her cute little steps on video.

Decorators' Showhouse & Shorts

The spring weather is finally here, which means it is time for the 49th Annual Decorators' Showhouse. This year, the Booth Tarkington House was the featured home and it was so beautifully decorated! Sarah had a great time going through the house. I was glad to have Glamma's help carrying her through the home. It was nice that she isn't quite walking so we could carry her. The day we planned on going to the Showhouse, her morning was over two and a half hours so we had to meet Aunt Jody & Aunt Becky in Maggie's Cafe after they went through the house. It worked well for Sarah to go through on a full tummy.

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Sarah wore her first pair of shorts today to lunch. They looked so cute on her and what completed the ensemble was the matching headband. I can't wait until it is warm enough to go to the pool with her! Just about two more months until Mackinac and we can't wait.

A day in the life of Sarah Margaret: A busy 13 month old

Click here for some photos and videos from yesterday.

Sarah is a very busy 13 month old. She loves to try to open the door with our keys. We think it is because she loves being outside and going for walks. At Glamma, she loves the Russian Nesting Dolls and could play with them for hours.

13 Months

As we also seem to say...we can't believe out little darling is already 13 months. Tonight, she was trying to walk and walk some more. She is building her confidence and taking a few steps at a time. She is so close! We had a great day today in the sun--going for a walk along the monon with friends and played in the sand for the first time. At a local park, the sand volleyball court becomes a huge sandbox for kids. Another new development is that Sarah Margaret is getting her first molar on the upper left. Andy started his work with the census as crew leader and we are extremely grateful for this opportunity and that it is a census year. Hopefully soon, we'll catch on video some of Sarah Margaret's first steps. We were so sorry to have missed Gramma Sue's surprise birthday party this past weekend on April 10th :( Happy Belated Birthday Gramma Sue! We hope to see you soon.

The Professor and Mary Ann

Sarah Margaret has a new word she learned while playing with the Gilligan Island bath toys at Glamma & Bon Papa's. Glamma has the Skipper, Gilligan, and Mary Anne and she loves saying Mary Ann! She says it pretty well for a one year old saying a three syllable word and will say it even when not playing with the toys. Next, we'll try Gilligan :-)

Now, at almost thirteen months, Sarah Margaret continues to be on the go and a very busy little girl. She is getting more adventurous with her walking and is standing more without assistance and will take about two to three steps at a time. She still is speediest with crawling. Now that the spring weather is here (for the most part), Sarah Margaret still loves her walks. Yesterday, it was too cold for a walk and she kept going over to the stroller and then reaching for the front door handle.

There are a couple new photos online. Click here for her 12 month album.

Next time you see Sarah Margaret, be sure to ask her to say Mary Ann!