Eating on Her Own

Right after turning one, Liberty discovered that she can eat certain foods without help. Ever since, solid foods have taken on new joy!

Happy Birthday, Liberty!

We cannot believe that our little girl turned one on May 14! Can it really have happened already? What an incredible joy she is, and we are so grateful to God for His precious gift to us.

Though we did nothing traditional- no cake, no party- we had a great day together. Liberty opened her presents, enjoying the wrapping paper as much as anything else :). She loved her presents: some books from Gramwa, clothes, a Castle Marbleworks (which she learned how to use within a few days!), and a little red wagon from Grandpa and Gramwa, which is a constant draw- she'd be in it all the time if we were willing!

My Best Discovery Toys Ad

Liberty may be too young to connect them together for herself, but she loves the Bright Builders set from Discovery Toys...our family's favorite!

Liberty Reading to Grandpa and Gramwa

We absolutely love Liberty's 'cooing' vocabulary!

First Steps!

Reading to Mom and Dad

Goofy Girl!

Are we supposed to eat her with the spoon?"I told you so!" (Typical Liberty expression.)

"Yeehaw!"

Discovery Toys

For those who haven't heard, I recently joined Discovery Toys as an educational consultant. I really enjoy the parties, and have a great time meeting new ladies. I'm still trying to get my business started, which is why I thought a quick post here would be good.

I really need people to host parties for me, and that doesn't mean you have to live close. I can easily send you catalogs so you can show your friends and have a book party. You get the same great rewards for doing so (free toys!). If you're interested, please let me know.

Also...please keep me in mind when you need to shop for those baby shower gifts and birthday presents. All Discovery Toys come with a lifetime guarantee, are safety tested, and provide educational play- the best way to learn. Our company encourages parents to play with their kids!

To learn more about us and view a catalog, please visit my website. My url is: http://www.discoverytoysinc.com/juhloguri

Thanks!

Favorite Things

If Liberty can't be outside, she'll happily look out the window. One time she watched Grandpa working on the landscaping for almost thirty minutes. Phones are wonderful. Liberty thinks all ringing phones are for her.

Reading with someone is wonderful...

or reading to them is even better! However, she'll happily read by herself for long periods of time, too.

Liberty at Eleven Months

So close to a year.....

My Grandpa's 90th

On April 12, my Grandpa Juhl turned 90! We had a big family gathering, with almost every family member home. We spent time with all the aunts, uncles, and cousins, and also enjoyed just being our own family playing bocce ball :).

April Work

At the beginning of April, Liberty began to learn all about life on a farm. That included spraying the weeds with Grandpa!