Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Big Grampy

Dan's grandfather, Grampy, or Big Grampy as Sadie called him, passed away last night. We will all miss him.

He was a wonderful husband, a loving father of four children, grandfather of nine grandchildren and very proud great-grandfather to Sadie and Helena and to his great-grandchild-to-be, Kara and Kyle's baby on the way.

We love you and miss you, Grampy.

Friday, June 25, 2010

Summer


Montshire
Originally uploaded by Dan and Ann
You know summer is here when we're at the Montshire water park. Nellie did not seem to remember the water park from last summer and was pretty hesitant when we first arrived. It didn't take long before she was having a great time playing in the water.

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Outdoor Drinks


outdoor drinks
Originally uploaded by Dan and Ann
The girls had an outdoor drink this afternoon in their adirondack chairs. They are loving having these chairs.

The one Sadie is sitting in was a gift from Grandma and Grandpa two summers ago. She still loves it. Helena's chair is a recent gift from Nana and Bob Bob. The chairs are similar but different enough that each girl knows her own special chair but they feel like they have the same thing.

Friday, June 18, 2010

Happy Little One


Happy Little One
Originally uploaded by Dan and Ann
Just a cute pic of our happy little girl. Just a few more weeks and she will be two years old.

She's happy all the time and very eager to keep up with everything Sadie does. We love to hear her talking and singing.

Her favorite color is "byoo".
Her favorite nursery rhyme is "Dumpy Dumpy" (Humpty Dumpty).
Her favorite kind of ice cream is "kaga kip" (chocolate chip).

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Professional Snapshot

Dan and the girls were photographed by one of the official Dartmouth photographers during graduation and this picture was posted to the Dartmouth flickr photostream.

Monday, June 14, 2010

Weekend Highlights

Some highlights of Dan's graduation weekend:

Saturday was Dartmouth Medical School Class Day. Dan's program is a part of Dartmouth College and also part of the Medical School so he participated in both the medical school and college events.

Forming a corridor for the faculty to walk down on Class Day:
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Dan is hooded by the Dartmouth Medical School:
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(He then returned the hood so that he could be hooded again during the Graduation ceremony the following day)

Celebrating after Class Day:
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Enjoying ice cream and Daddy at the Class Day luncheon:
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Sunday was Graduation. We were happy to have better weather...overcast, but not raining.

PhD graduates lined by Wentworth Hall, waiting to proceed onto the Green:
Waiting to process in

Pre-ceremony:
Lovely Ladies

Grammy and Nana

Dan getting hooded, shown on the jumbo tron:
Dan on the jumbo-tron, getting hooded

Recessional with the girls:
Recessional with girls

Sunday, June 13, 2010

Congratulations!


Congratulations!
Originally uploaded by Dan and Ann
Congratulations Dr. Dan!
We are so proud and happy about your graduation.

Lots of pics on Flickr if you want to see more!

Friday, June 11, 2010

Congratulations, Sadie!

Last day of PreSchool
Sadie finished Pre-K today. She had a wonderful year in Miss Wanda's class where she learned so much. Sadie can now read, add, subtract, name and identify all the continents, name and identify all the planets (including dwarf planet Pluto!) and lots more. She has thrived in the structure and self-direction of Montessori. We are so happy she will be part of Miss SallyAnn's wonderful kindergarten next fall.

The children ended the year with a wonderful performance of songs. Sadie's class were butterflies!

Last day of PreSchool

Wednesday, June 09, 2010

Father's Day Coffee


I love Dad
Originally uploaded by Dan and Ann
Sadie's school does a Father's Day Coffee several weeks before Father's Day so they can celebrate before the end of the year. Sadie and Dan had a great time together.

The picture says, "I love my daddy because he helped us find our Easter baskets and he drove us to Nana's house." We think Sadie made both this painting and the Mother's Day painting back before Mother's Day, which was why Easter was on her mind.
Yes, she is wearing the same dress she wore to the Mother's Day Tea. She wanted to wear the same thing so it would be "fair".

Monday, June 07, 2010

Exhausting


Tired
Originally uploaded by Dan and Ann
Last weekend, Helena fell asleep on the couch while she and Sadie were watching a story video together. I understand why she is tired! It has been a busy few weeks as we've been celebrating Dan's defense and upcoming graduation.

Saturday, June 05, 2010

Mermaid Princess


Mermaid Princess
Originally uploaded by Dan and Ann
Sadie asked the face-painter to make her into a "Mermaid Princess" today at Grace's birthday party. The woman did an amazing job. Sadie was delighted with the results and agreed to wash her face tonight only after I took pictures to record how great she looked.