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Showing posts with label 2008. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2008. Show all posts
Monday, December 22, 2008
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Another fun Snow Day!
I posted a video of what Cale said today while playing with a new toy. We needed an activity to keep us busy today since we are "snowed in."
The picture of Leah is a good example of how much we all love her! Cale tries awfully hard to "hold" her- so I spend a lot of time making sure she isn't holding her by herself.
More about our day later!
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Kaleidoscope
Erin and I ventured out today with the girls to Crown Center. We wanted to take them to Kaleidoscope to have some creative fun. It is possible that this journey was more for me than Cale because Kaleidoscope is one of my favorite childhood memories...I can vividly remember the melted crayon area... where you use what seems to be a big QTIP paintbrush to color on paper. Needless to say, I have been anxious to get back to Kaleidoscope and today was the day!
Cale loves to paint and do any art projects- so this was right up her alley! Erin had fun showing Cale how to make the projects- and gave her a little help and encouragement along the way. Leah loved watching and tried to grab everything in sight! Next year she can create too!
Cale had so much fun that after the 40 mins were over- she cried when they said we had to leave!
I suppose that just means I will get to re-live my childhood once again on another day. It is really a neat place to take kids - different from anything else- and it is FREE!
Friday, November 14, 2008
This week in our life...
I am having trouble accepting that Leah is already 7 months old. I am just amazed at how fast her "babyhood" is going! I would have to say that Leah crawls now- technically it might be a scoot- but she is FAST- so I am going to give her crawl.
She is a happy girl and loves anything that she is not supposed to have. Leah is also very tolerant of Cale- who loves to pull and prod at her like she is a toy.
Cale is getting funnier by the day. Her favorite things to say right now are, "I'm going to play a game with you" and "sure." She is really interested in her Barbie doll and still loves to play with Mr. Potato Head. At the mall this week, Cale liked to grab shirts and pants and then say, "mama, these are CUUUUTE- You look sooo CUUUTE" Cracked me up! Cale has seen Santa a few times- but has not yet made the leap of faith to sit with him. However, she has discovered that she does not like the candy that Santa has (peppermint candy cane).
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Cale as a Cook and Leah's 2 bottom teeth
We had a fun Wednesday at home... Cale played with her kitchen and cooked Leah and I lots of yummy food. She is really into her pretend play- and loves to talk while she plays. Cale is really into pretend play- and she talks to herself the whole time... just chatting away about what she is doing. She repeats the adult things we tell her, like, "don't worry ducky, mommy is right here- and there is your friend Moo-cow to help you. Don't worry- it is okay."
The picture of Leah is to show off her bottom two teeth! I hope you can see them. She is growing up fast! Leah can scoot/almost crawl all over the place. She is getting faster by the day. Leah's favorite activities include chewing on anything and everything she can grab as well as splashing water everywhere while taking baths. Leah is very fond of her big sister and loves to play on the floor with her.
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Happy Halloween
Hope everyone had a fun Halloween! Our family was a bit under the weather- but we managed to make it out for a little while. Cale dressed up as a flower girl... and Leah got to be a pea in the pod. Cale enjoyed wearing her dress- and had fun walking around during Trunk or Treat at our church. Leah didn't love being all bundled in her outfit- but she was a good sport as usual!!!
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Saturday, October 18, 2008
October Update
What a month so far. We have just been having so much fun. Leah turned 6 months on the 14th- and she is growing fast. She is now 15lbs and 13 oz and 26 inches long. (she seems smaller by far than Cale- but Cale was only about 1 lb bigger at the same age) Leah can sit up and play now- and she scoots (it is almost crawling) all over the floor. She has 2 bottom teeth on their way in already.
Cale is just being her normal busy and silly self. Her vocabulary is growing everyday- and she does repeat or say everything we say. She loves to paint, color and do anything crafty. Recently, my mom bought Cale a Dora Memory game. Just this weekend she started bringing us the cards and saying, MATCH! I personally LOVE the game memory- so I need her to hurry up and figure out how to play so we can have some Memory competition. This weekend Cale has the honor of being a Flower Girl in her Aunt Jessica's wedding. I should have some wedding photos to post soon.
She told me this morning she is excited- so say a prayer that she will still be excited at 5pm today!
Have a great week!
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Leah 5 months old
Leah is so grown up now- she has graduated to her big girl bath seat.
She loved it. She spent the whole bath reaching and grabbing for her toys. She is also really into peek-a-boo right now. Once you get her going, she laughs- even chuckles- and then gives herself major hiccups. As you might have guessed- we find this to be absolutley adorable and will share a video very soon!
Cale's first Haircut
On a whim last night- I called up Beauty Brands because Cale desperately needed a trim for her bangs. She doesn't leave any sort of hair accessory in her hair for more than 2 minutes- so this was necessary. I didn't have my camera for the actual cutting- but it went really fast- and she even sat pretty still. I promised her a blue lollipop when it was over- and that was the clincher to keep her still. Trying to get a photo of the "after look" was about impossible- but here are a couple. In the first one she is demonstrating the cutting. the other picture- is just Cale being Cale (with her sweet little sis in the background). Now Cale is vacation ready! Only 4 more days!
Monday, September 1, 2008
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Girls Day
We had a fun day outside on Tuesday. Cale is now into finding Grasshoppers- so we spent a fair amount of time searching for Grasshoppers. Leah loves to be outside and just loves to watch Cale and the other kids playing. Cale loves popsicles- so we were having a little purple popsicle this afternoon. A perfect summer afternoon and evening.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Baptism Day
Today was Leah's baptism at our church. Of course she wore her special gown that Grandma Jane made. She was just perfect the whole morning. Cale enjoyed church too and was a huge fan of getting to be on stage. It was a really special time for us and we were so glad that so many of you were able to be there. We feel so very blessed to have such supportive family and friends.
Here are a few photos...
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
ATTACK OF THE GOOSE!
So we went to the zoo today- and had a great time. In fact- Cale did so well that she fell asleep on the long walk from Africa and we were able to stay and see the sea lion show this afternoon (mom liked it as much or more than Cale...) Anyway, before we headed up from Africa we ran into a Goose. He was hungry- and went after the carrot that Cale was eating. Of course, I was taking photos instead of protecting her carrot! She got a little scared- but not too bad. I don't think she is scarred for life by the goose attack.
Also, Cale has found a new character to love- Dora. I could not resist the cute Dora hat. Now I just hope she will wear it.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Family update
Just wanted to take a minute and let everyone know the latest around here.
First of all, our new baby girl will be here in about 8 weeks! We are getting very anxious to meet her. We do have a couple names in mind- but have not settled on one- and knowing me, probably won't until she is here!
As of Februray 1st, I took a full-time position as assistant manager. I am still with the bank- and I will remain at the same store I had been at (close to home).
This was an excellent opportunity for me and everything seemed to work out.
This Friday, the 15th, Cale will start going to a Preschool/Daycare 2 days a week. It is also close to home- so that is a huge plus. I know that she will really like playing with the kids- and that spring will be great with all the time they will be outside. Of course, she will still spend the other 3 days with her Nanny- so that makes me very happy too!
I suppose I will have her "first day of school picture" to post tomorrow!
Andy is doing well and still traveling some for work. All in all- it has been a great year so far. We still have lots to do before baby- so even though she will be here soon- we will be keeping busy.
Keep us up to date on you and your families too!
Mel
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Saturday, January 19, 2008
My first.... HAIR BARRETTE!
Yes-you are seeing things correctly- we had a big day today- Cale finally has enough hair to wear a hair barrette!
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