Trip to Tahoe, Yosemite and Sequoia

Tatum went on a week long trip with her Mommy, Daddy and Grandma to see the beautiful landscapes that California has to offer. We stayed with some friends in Tahoe and Tatum loved hanging out with her first boyfriend Landon. Sadly enough, she wasn't as in love with the life jacket she had to wear for her boat ride on Lake Tahoe, as you can see. She saw her first deer in Yosemite and even had a Stellar Jay and a squirrel come visit her on our balcony of the hotel room. She enjoyed many hikes in the mountains and was impressed by the giant trees in Sequoia. She was a wonderful traveler, even falling asleep in her stroller once, which is rare for Tatum. She's decided that traveling is definitely for her and she can't wait to do it again soon.

My little fish...

Tatum had her final swim lesson last night. She was the youngest in her class but did a good job of keeping up with the big kids. She learned to kick, get her ears under water, push off the side, balance sitting up in the shallow section, and she even went all the way under water! She loves the water and received a blue ribbon for completing the class. She can't wait to join Infant 2 swim lessons next summer! She's decided that if she can't be a professional hand model, she'll definitely aim to be an Olympic swimmer. :)

What a beautiful flower...

Tatum let me put her in a beautiful dress her Aunt Diane sent her and we had a photo shoot in the backyard. I think she was more interested in the flowers and the butterflies than having her picture taken.

The light of our life

Tatum Bree came into this world on January 26, 2007 weighing 7 lbs, 3 oz and 19 inches long. After many hours of labor, I had decided that childbirth just wasn't worth it. But when the Dr. threw her up onto my tummy and I looked into my child's eyes for the first time, I couldn't believe what a miracle she was and I couldn't wait to do it again. Of course, after the euphoria wore off, I decided that I could wait a few years for the next one, no rush necessary. Now Tatum is 6 months old and her dad and I couldn't imagine life without her. She has an amazing drive and bubbly personality, always greeting you with her toothless smile. She's constantly moving, always wanting to grab for a new toy or reach that friendly butterfly on her mobile that she knows so well. She loves her pets, a big Golden Retriever named Harley and a sweet Calico cat named Cali. The pets love her too but have learned to keep their distance as Tatum hasn't learned the meaning of gentle petting.