I'm 27, what?!

I know, 27 isn't old, I'm not saying it is. But in my head I still think "oh yeah I'm in my early 20s" and then I'm like, "Umm, Tess you are actually in your later 20s." And then someone rings the gong in my head and I'm like "where did the last 5 years go?!"

Here is what 27 looks like as of today.

 Sometimes I feel silly thinking that I took a picture of myself just for the sake of documenting what I look like but then I remember that most of the pictures I take are of the kiddos and years from now I might start to wonder what I used to look like. Hence, the self portrait.

Here is what 27 looks like with a 3 year old nose picker. Keeping it classy one photo at a time.

It has already been a great day! Just had a lunch date with the husband at our favorite restaurant in town, Old Chicago. Here's to another great year! I just painted my fingernails blue! I haven't painted them any color in the last 5-6 years, I already feel younger :)

Penny 9 months old

Penny is growing up. She is already 9 months old! But according to the doctor's office at her appointment today she was 12 months old. Luckily I realized they thought that and was able to stop them before they gave her 12 month shots. Here are her stats: weight 14lbs. 13oz. (3.59%) and height 26 1/4 inches (6.32%).

Teeth: 0
Crawling: Yes, more like worming around, she still lets her belly drag, but she is fast.
Eating: She loves Multi Grain Cheerios and Graham crackers and most any kind of baby food but especially banana.
Sleeping: She takes two awesome naps during the day (2-3 hours each) and wakes up once at night.
Toys: She loves Hot Wheels, books, babies, and whatever Graham is playing with.
Talking: She says "da da da" and "ma ma ma" and spits and blows bubbles.

She loves her brother Graham, he on the other hand has become a little more annoyed with her now that she is mobile but she is just becoming more resilient with each push and tackle. We love you Penny bow!

Our happy little girl!

Graham at 10 months. I think they look a lot alike in these pictures.