Grandma Mom and Jim Pa came into town for Memorial Weekend for an array of adventures. Day 1, we hit the Grand Opening of the outdoor pool at the YMCA, our new fitness center. It was a bit cool but Nevi didn't seem to mind as she floated in her boat and played ball with her peers. Day II, we watched the Indy 500 while Grandma made homemade Tirimasu (best I've had to date) and Kate experimented with her new juicer (carrot/apple/celery/ginger...yum!). A lovely sunset walk on the trails and a friendly game of Euchre concluded our day (for the record, Robb and I totally schooled the grandparents). Day III was spent at the Boulder Creek Arts Festival, where Grandma reconnected with old friends who drove up from south Denver. Nevi was a wanderin' and a climbin' trees with Jim Pa. When she got a little hot and bothered, we dipped our feet in the Boulder Creek...bbbrrrrrr!... to cool her jets.
Nevi has always been a very vocal baby, expressing herself with cooing and shouts. But now, she just plain yells. When asked how Nevi is doing, the honest answer Robb and I can give is... she's very 'yelly'. It's just how she communicates right now so I continue reinforcing sign language and simple words. So far, Nevi can say hi, bye, no, mommy, daddy, good girl, uh oh, oh jeez, banana (nana really), apple and other simple words and she also knows probably 20 different signs in ASL. She can repeat many words you say and come pretty close to the pronunciation, but doesn't repeat/initiate the words in correct context yet. That'll come.
She has two of her molar teeth in and the doc said that the others are on their way. I think she's got 10 teeth all together now. She is 21 lbs, 3 oz as of today, and the doc is recommending that she gain weight by adding additional healthy oils and fats to her diet. She's in the 75% for height and 25% for weight. Nevi is still a momma's girl and takes a little while to warm up to new adult faces. She LOVES to play with girls her age up to 10 y/o. She initiates play with peers very quickly and likes to give them hugs. It's pretty darn cute to watch.
Nevi and I went to the Denver Aquarium yesterday - it's been cool and rainy all weekend. Just as I suspected, she took greater interest in climbing the seat rocks than the actual fish, but it was still a good trip. Anytime we can change the scenery and explore new grounds is a good day.
Grandma Mom and Jim Pa came into town for Memorial Weekend for an array of adventures. Day 1, we hit the Grand Opening of the outdoor pool at the YMCA, our new fitness center. It was a bit cool but Nevi didn't seem to mind as she floated in her boat and played ball with her peers. Day II, we watched the Indy 500 while Grandma made homemade Tirimasu (best I've had to date) and Kate experimented with her new juicer (carrot/apple/celery/ginger...yum!). A lovely sunset walk on the trails and a friendly game of Euchre concluded our day (for the record, Robb and I totally schooled the grandparents). 
She has two of her molar teeth in and the doc said that the others are on their way. I think she's got 10 teeth all together now. She is 21 lbs, 3 oz as of today, and the doc is recommending that she gain weight by adding additional healthy oils and fats to her diet. She's in the 75% for height and 25% for weight. 
Not mom's proudest moment but an experience all the same. Nevi fell face first a few weeks ago onto our cement slab in the back. And I was standing right next to her but couldn't break the fall in time. I was sick to my stomach after that for most of the day. Big bumps on her forehead and a scabby/bloody nose. She proved once again just how resilient and tough she really is. The scabs are already gone and she plays just as hard as always.
