In reality, she is in the dark, tucking in her “pillar” and bunny in a nest on the stairs. But what her mom anticipates is the day she realizes they can take pretty awesome toboggan rides down the stairs.

Rizzo is one of our favorite features at the zoo. She’s always good entertainment.

Tess picked out some pretty purple nail polish one afternoon. Early the next morning, she got cold and came in to snuggle with us. The first groggy thing she said when she started waking up an hour later was “oh! Pretty nails!” Though she could barely keep her eyes open she kept trying to admire her fingernails.

She’s already a little obsessed with bracelets and earrings. We’re doomed!

This picture never fails to melt his mommy’s heart. What a perfect little hand.

Sometimes the best part of the zoo is best buddies.

Such a bigger kid now!

She went through a phase of covering her head while she slept. YES, she is sound asleep here. We had to remove all but the thinnest blankets from her bed for a few days until she kicked the habit. Silly kid.

Slowly learning how to swing herself. This kid could swing for thirty minutes at a time. Her mom’s arms and brain have a hard time dealing with the monotony. We seriously applaud this new autonomy.

Also, Happy Mother’s Day to all of the women who are part of Tessa’s life. She loves all of her grandmas and aunties so much, and her mom couldn’t make it without you!

Our zoo memebership expires this month and we don’t think we will renew it (because we want to try something different). So, we’ve resumed going several times a week to squeeze in all the zooness we can. Love that place!

First night in her Big Girl Bed!! Turns out Mom’s nest on the floor was better. In fact, the only way to get her to stay in her bed is to make a “Nest” in it. Sometimes Tess hauls all of the supplies to different areas and nests in pretty random places. Her mom misses her pregnancy pillow.

Introducing: Jad Pirate! (Disclaimer: we’re still working on a JP name. Luckily, we have five more months to figure it out.) His mommy was absolutely certain he was going to be a girl. Quite the little surprise! Can’t wait to meet him!

BFFs! The Red Head’s mom is always a little concerned that she is too aggressive. Often her hugs result in a body slam to the ground and Tess bawling. So this was especially heart warming.