We wish everyone the best for 2009! We love you all!
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Happy Holidays!
We hope everyone had good holidays. We had a lovely Christmas Eve and Christmas with Bob-Bob, Nana, Auntie Lauren, Uncle James, Auntie Kara, Almost Uncle Kyle and the great-grandparents. We've also enjoyed several nice nights of Hanukkah, including latkes with Isaac, Naomi, Laura and Andy. We'll also celebrate Hanukkah again in January when Grandma, Grandpa and Jenny come to visit.
Nellie is now rolling in both directions and is getting very mobile. She is trying to crawl, but only succeeds in moving herself backwards. She is quite efficient at moving away from the thing she wants, which makes her very angry.
It's good to be home again and finally getting unpacked and reorganized.
Nellie is now rolling in both directions and is getting very mobile. She is trying to crawl, but only succeeds in moving herself backwards. She is quite efficient at moving away from the thing she wants, which makes her very angry.
It's good to be home again and finally getting unpacked and reorganized.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Snow!
We have about 2 feet of snow on the ground here and Sadie is delighted. After school yesterday, she really wanted to play in the snow. Of course, it was dark and very cold, but she was undeterred.
This is on our deck. If Sadie stands in the snow, she sinks into it to waist height. The snow is very powdery, not good for snowmen, but luckily, it's relatively easy to shovel.
This is on our deck. If Sadie stands in the snow, she sinks into it to waist height. The snow is very powdery, not good for snowmen, but luckily, it's relatively easy to shovel.
Monday, December 22, 2008
Congratulations Lauren and James!
We had a wonderful time at your wedding! We wish you lots of happiness in the years to come.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Important Conversation
Sadie and Abby are talking to Santa about dolls. Santa was very patient listening to the girls. I was eavesdropping on them and heard Sadie explaining to Abby about her Little Mermaid bath doll, a special birthday present from Grandpa.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Annual Holiday Party
Saturday night was Dan's annual department holiday party. We all had a great time. It's nice to see everyone and there are always lots of children around.
Sadie enjoyed the food, dancing and seeing Santa Claus. She wasn't scared of him at all this year. He gave Sadie a nice paint with water set and a cute rattle for Helena.
Helena ostly enjoyed playing with the overskirt of her dress. She was mesmerized by it and kept trying to put it her mouth.
Note: It is proving to be very difficult to get a photograph of both girls looking at the camera, let alone both girls smiling.
Sadie enjoyed the food, dancing and seeing Santa Claus. She wasn't scared of him at all this year. He gave Sadie a nice paint with water set and a cute rattle for Helena.
Helena ostly enjoyed playing with the overskirt of her dress. She was mesmerized by it and kept trying to put it her mouth.
Note: It is proving to be very difficult to get a photograph of both girls looking at the camera, let alone both girls smiling.
Monday, December 15, 2008
Countdown
In less than a week, Auntie Lauren and Almost-Uncle James wil be married. We're getting very excited for all the celebrations. Sadie is practicing her "flower girl walk" and Nellie is practicing her sitting quietly and not squealing.*
This weekend was busy, with two fun holiday parties, but this week looks nice and calm, which is great. the only special activity is Mommy's annual Hanukah visit to daycare. We head down to Concord on Thursday afternoon for the big event!
*Actually, she is not working too hard on the sitting quietly. Luckily, Grandpa and Grandma will be around to keep her from disturbing the wedding!
This weekend was busy, with two fun holiday parties, but this week looks nice and calm, which is great. the only special activity is Mommy's annual Hanukah visit to daycare. We head down to Concord on Thursday afternoon for the big event!
*Actually, she is not working too hard on the sitting quietly. Luckily, Grandpa and Grandma will be around to keep her from disturbing the wedding!
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Hat Face
Here's a picture of Helena in a cute hat. We're expecting some gross winter weather this afternoon, tonight and tomorrow, so I thought a nice, cozy hat picture would be just perfect for today.
Tuesday, December 09, 2008
Helena, 5 Months Old
Helena was five months old on Sunday. She's getting to be a big girl! Some new things for her this month include starting to eat some solids (cereal, applesauce, carrots) and doing lots of rolling. She is beginning to sit very nicely on her own.
She and Sadie are great friends. In the morning, they are so excited to see each other and daycare reports that whenever Nellie catches a glimpse of Sadie, she is full of smiles.
With Sadie's birthday finished, we are getting excited for Lauren and James' wedding, Hanukkah and Christmas. December is going to be a fun and busy month! Sadie and Nellie will get to practice wearing fancy dresses at Daddy's department holiday party this coming Saturday.
She and Sadie are great friends. In the morning, they are so excited to see each other and daycare reports that whenever Nellie catches a glimpse of Sadie, she is full of smiles.
With Sadie's birthday finished, we are getting excited for Lauren and James' wedding, Hanukkah and Christmas. December is going to be a fun and busy month! Sadie and Nellie will get to practice wearing fancy dresses at Daddy's department holiday party this coming Saturday.
Monday, December 08, 2008
Birthday Party
Sadie had her fourth birthday party yesterday. We had lots of fun. Thanks to all the friends who came to celebrate with her, and to Nana and Bob-Bob who came to celebrate and help out.
Thursday, December 04, 2008
Museum of Natural History
Or, Museum of A Million, Zillion People Who All Want to See Dinosaur Bones. Do not go to the Museum of Natural History on the Friday after Thanksgiving. It will be extremely crowded and chaotic.
Luckily, Sadie was not particularly interested in seeing dinosaur bones so when we saw how crowded the dinosaur exhibits were. she was fine to go find some other exhibits that were less busy. This in in the Hall of Aztec Peoples. We are copying the pose of the statue.
We also had fun looking at African Mammals, seeing the Live Lizard and Snake exhibit and the Live Butterflies. Sadie started out very nervous that a butterfly might land on her, but she relaxed and enjoyed seeing the beautiful creatures up close. Nellie seemded to enjoy the museum as well. She took a very long nap!
Luckily, Sadie was not particularly interested in seeing dinosaur bones so when we saw how crowded the dinosaur exhibits were. she was fine to go find some other exhibits that were less busy. This in in the Hall of Aztec Peoples. We are copying the pose of the statue.
We also had fun looking at African Mammals, seeing the Live Lizard and Snake exhibit and the Live Butterflies. Sadie started out very nervous that a butterfly might land on her, but she relaxed and enjoyed seeing the beautiful creatures up close. Nellie seemded to enjoy the museum as well. She took a very long nap!
Tuesday, December 02, 2008
Sadie is Four!
Happy Birthday Sadie! Today, you are four years old. We can hardly believe our baby girl is so grown up. You are learning so much and doing so many new things. We are so proud of all that you are: sweet, loving, funny, friendly, imaginative, smart and so happy.
This year, you learned to write your name and lots of other words. You are starting to read and spell. You can ride your tricycle all over. You help us with lots of stuff around the house. It's always fun to be around you.
You are a big sister now and Helena is so lucky to have you. She loves you so much and you love her too. We love to watch you two play together.
We're so happy that you are part of our family and we wish you many, many more happy birthdays.
This year, you learned to write your name and lots of other words. You are starting to read and spell. You can ride your tricycle all over. You help us with lots of stuff around the house. It's always fun to be around you.
You are a big sister now and Helena is so lucky to have you. She loves you so much and you love her too. We love to watch you two play together.
We're so happy that you are part of our family and we wish you many, many more happy birthdays.
Monday, December 01, 2008
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Thanksgiving
We had a great Thanksgiving in NYC. The train was a perfect way to travel with little kids and much more relaxing than driving. We'll get some more pictures up soon.
Sadie is staring at the Dora The Explorer balloon at the Parade. She really loved the parade this year and was very into all the balloons and floats.
Sadie is staring at the Dora The Explorer balloon at the Parade. She really loved the parade this year and was very into all the balloons and floats.
Monday, November 24, 2008
Early Birthday, Take Two
We celebrated another early birthday for Sadie this weekend with Nana and Bob-Bob. Nana found these party hats leftover from one of Auntie Lolly's birthdays when she was a little girl. Nellie was a surprisingly good sport about wearing the party hat and Sadie was delighted.
We had a fun time in Concord, visiting with Nana and Bob-Bob. Tomorrow, we're off on the train to NYC for Thanksgiving.
We had a fun time in Concord, visiting with Nana and Bob-Bob. Tomorrow, we're off on the train to NYC for Thanksgiving.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Story Time with Daddy
Sadie and Nell love to hear stories. It's nice to relax with Daddy after a busy day.
They are enjoying the little books from the Maurice Sendak Nutshell Library.
They are enjoying the little books from the Maurice Sendak Nutshell Library.
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Fun Weekend
We had a fun weekend with Auntie Kara and Almost-Uncle Kyle. Although the weather was rainy and Dartmouth football was terrible, we still had a great time. The highlight for Sadie was her "unbirthday party". They won't see Sadie on her real birthday, so we celebrated this weekend.
Kara and Kyle brought an ice cream cake and lots of great presents. This was Sadie's first time having ice cream cake and she was delighted. Thank you so much!
Nell was really happy to see them too!
Thanks for visiting us...we had a great time. We'll see you in just a few more weeks at Lauren and James's wedding!
Kara and Kyle brought an ice cream cake and lots of great presents. This was Sadie's first time having ice cream cake and she was delighted. Thank you so much!
Nell was really happy to see them too!
Thanks for visiting us...we had a great time. We'll see you in just a few more weeks at Lauren and James's wedding!
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Striped
Fun in the striped PJs:
Nell had a great check-up. She weighs 15 lbs, 7 oz. Her doctor was pleased with all her milestones. Nellie had a great time and was smiling and cooing at everyone up until she got her shots. She was none to pleased about that. Sadie couldn't bear to watch her baby get poked, so I took her out to pick out Nellie's book and Dan stayed for the shots.
We took the opportunity to measure and weigh Sadie while we were there. We're hoping that Sadie will grow out of her carseat and into a car booster right around the time that Nell grows out of her baby seat so that Nell can move into Sadie's carseat. It looks likes it's going to work out perfectly.
Nell had a great check-up. She weighs 15 lbs, 7 oz. Her doctor was pleased with all her milestones. Nellie had a great time and was smiling and cooing at everyone up until she got her shots. She was none to pleased about that. Sadie couldn't bear to watch her baby get poked, so I took her out to pick out Nellie's book and Dan stayed for the shots.
We took the opportunity to measure and weigh Sadie while we were there. We're hoping that Sadie will grow out of her carseat and into a car booster right around the time that Nell grows out of her baby seat so that Nell can move into Sadie's carseat. It looks likes it's going to work out perfectly.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Sunday, November 09, 2008
Helena is 4 Months/Quotable Sadie
Our little Nellie is four months old!
She's been growing so fast and doing lots of new things. On Friday, she rolled over from her back to her front for the first time and slammed her face hard into the floor. She was not pleased. It may be some time before she tries that again! She's starting to sit on her own. She smiles, giggles and screeches with delight. She also coos and gurgles. It's pretty cute. She has lots of cute baby chub. Her four month appointment is this week and we are eager to see how much she weighs.
We borrowed an exersaucer from the Isaac/Naomi family and Nell loves being in it. She has been having a great time with it all weekend.*
She and Sadie are loving each other a ton.
Sadie's learning how she can play with Helena and do things the baby likes. Helena remains very cooperative to Sadie's ideas for activities. She actually really enjoyed being rocked in this doll cradle.
And now for Quotable Sadie (or, PreLiteracy Sadie):
Dan: Sadie, what's a word that starts with "i"?
Sadie: iTunes!
Sadie is having a literacy explosion over the past 10 days and can read a bunch of words. And she understands us when we spell. Yikes!
*Yes, we used to own an exersaucer, but we lent it to Aquila, Sadie's old daycare provider, and it got broken.
She's been growing so fast and doing lots of new things. On Friday, she rolled over from her back to her front for the first time and slammed her face hard into the floor. She was not pleased. It may be some time before she tries that again! She's starting to sit on her own. She smiles, giggles and screeches with delight. She also coos and gurgles. It's pretty cute. She has lots of cute baby chub. Her four month appointment is this week and we are eager to see how much she weighs.
We borrowed an exersaucer from the Isaac/Naomi family and Nell loves being in it. She has been having a great time with it all weekend.*
She and Sadie are loving each other a ton.
Sadie's learning how she can play with Helena and do things the baby likes. Helena remains very cooperative to Sadie's ideas for activities. She actually really enjoyed being rocked in this doll cradle.
And now for Quotable Sadie (or, PreLiteracy Sadie):
Dan: Sadie, what's a word that starts with "i"?
Sadie: iTunes!
Sadie is having a literacy explosion over the past 10 days and can read a bunch of words. And she understands us when we spell. Yikes!
*Yes, we used to own an exersaucer, but we lent it to Aquila, Sadie's old daycare provider, and it got broken.
Thursday, November 06, 2008
Sadie in the News
This is our local weekly paper, the Connecticut Valley Spectator, which we rarely read. My co-worker subscribes and she noticed this picture of Sadie. With the excitement of the election, I had forgotten about the photographer who took Sadie's picture and hadn't checked to see if it was published. I hurried out and bought a few copies.
Winner!
I feel like we're all winners since Barack Obama won on Tuesday night. I'm so happy that Obama will create Sadie and Helena's first memories of what a president is. I feel good that a father of daughters and the husband of a strong, smart woman will be in the White House. I know he'll make decisions thinking of what would make a better world for his girls and it will be good for my girls too.
I'm pleased to announce that the voting post contest winner is Cordelia (and Yuliya). Yuli is my good friend since second grade and Cordelia is her beautiful little daughter. Keep your eyes peeled for a little prize in your mailbox Miss Cordelia!
I'm pleased to announce that the voting post contest winner is Cordelia (and Yuliya). Yuli is my good friend since second grade and Cordelia is her beautiful little daughter. Keep your eyes peeled for a little prize in your mailbox Miss Cordelia!
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
VOTE!
Remember to vote today!
If you vote and then leave a comment that you voted, we'll do a drawing of those who commented and award a fun prize.
If you vote and then leave a comment that you voted, we'll do a drawing of those who commented and award a fun prize.
Monday, November 03, 2008
Let's Dress Up Again!
Sadie woke up on Saturday morning ready to dress up again. This time, she wanted to wear her Cinderella costume. While she was wearing it and playing with her Cinderella doll, I had the idea that I might be able to rig Sadie's less favored Cinderella costume to fit Nell. Sadie couldn't believe her eyes when I brought out Nellie also dressed as Cinderella. She was delighted and Nell was a very good sport about the whole thing.
We're all Cinderellas!
Baby Helena, we're Cinderella together.
(It's hard to see because the dresses all blend together, but Sadie has Nellie holding her little Cinderella doll so there are three sizes of Cinderella in the picture.)
We're all Cinderellas!
Baby Helena, we're Cinderella together.
(It's hard to see because the dresses all blend together, but Sadie has Nellie holding her little Cinderella doll so there are three sizes of Cinderella in the picture.)
Sunday, November 02, 2008
Halloween, afternoon and evening
Our next stop after the baby party was a little trick or treating in Norwich before Library Lunch.
Sadie loved this pumpkin outside the library. It's Cinderella!
After the library, we went to visit Daddy at his lab.
We relaxed a little in the afternoon before heading to the Powerhouse Mall to trick or treat there. After the Powerhouse, we went quickly to the Lebanon Green to see those activities. Isaac and Naomi were there and it was fun to see them.
There was also this tiny horse that Sadie loved. It's a real live horse.
We came home and Dan took Sadie trick or treating around the neighborhood while Nell and I waited for trick or treaters. We got a few. Sadie came home with quite the stash!
Sadie loved this pumpkin outside the library. It's Cinderella!
After the library, we went to visit Daddy at his lab.
We relaxed a little in the afternoon before heading to the Powerhouse Mall to trick or treat there. After the Powerhouse, we went quickly to the Lebanon Green to see those activities. Isaac and Naomi were there and it was fun to see them.
There was also this tiny horse that Sadie loved. It's a real live horse.
We came home and Dan took Sadie trick or treating around the neighborhood while Nell and I waited for trick or treaters. We got a few. Sadie came home with quite the stash!
Saturday, November 01, 2008
Halloween Recap
We started the day with store-to-store trick or treating in Hanover. I had to do a couple of errands in Hanover, so we multi-tasked.
Most of the Hanover stores had candy for trick or treaters. The bookstore was giving out adorable canvas trick or treat bags.
At Lou's, all the waitresses were in costume. Sadie was mesmerized and delighted. We also saw a Dartmouth student dressed up like a crayon and the front desk ladies at the Hanover Inn were the three little pigs.
Helena slept through our entire trek through Hanover, which was great because the next activity was for her. It was a baby costume party. These are the babies that Nell became friends with at the new baby group when she was a newborn. Now they all look so big!
Sadie was a great big sister at the party. She was nice to all the babies, ate a pumpkin muffin and then played so well by herself.
Nell fell asleep after the baby party.
This was our day up until 11:30. I'll post about the afternoon later. There are many Halloween pics on Flickr, so be sure to visit.
Most of the Hanover stores had candy for trick or treaters. The bookstore was giving out adorable canvas trick or treat bags.
At Lou's, all the waitresses were in costume. Sadie was mesmerized and delighted. We also saw a Dartmouth student dressed up like a crayon and the front desk ladies at the Hanover Inn were the three little pigs.
Helena slept through our entire trek through Hanover, which was great because the next activity was for her. It was a baby costume party. These are the babies that Nell became friends with at the new baby group when she was a newborn. Now they all look so big!
Sadie was a great big sister at the party. She was nice to all the babies, ate a pumpkin muffin and then played so well by herself.
Nell fell asleep after the baby party.
This was our day up until 11:30. I'll post about the afternoon later. There are many Halloween pics on Flickr, so be sure to visit.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Happy Halloween!
Happy Halloween from our Princess Witch and our Chili Pepper!
More tomorrow, showing all the activities of the day.
More tomorrow, showing all the activities of the day.
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