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.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Friday, June 25, 2010
Summer
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
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.
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
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).
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:
Dan is hooded by the Dartmouth Medical School:
(He then returned the hood so that he could be hooded again during the Graduation ceremony the following day)
Celebrating after Class Day:
Enjoying ice cream and Daddy at the Class Day luncheon:
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:
Pre-ceremony:
Dan getting hooded, shown on the jumbo tron:
Recessional with the girls:
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:
Dan is hooded by the Dartmouth Medical School:
(He then returned the hood so that he could be hooded again during the Graduation ceremony the following day)
Celebrating after Class Day:
Enjoying ice cream and Daddy at the Class Day luncheon:
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:
Pre-ceremony:
Dan getting hooded, shown on the jumbo tron:
Recessional with the girls:
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Congratulations!
Congratulations Dr. Dan!
We are so proud and happy about your graduation.
Lots of pics on Flickr if you want to see more!
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!
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!
Wednesday, June 09, 2010
Father's Day Coffee
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".
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
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
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.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Dan, Ph.D.
Congratulations! We are so proud of our wonderful husband/father, who successfully defended today and is now Dr. Dan.
Monday, May 24, 2010
Loving the Sunshine
The girls have been having a great time with all the nice weather lately. They both love to be outside so it's terrific to have a stretch of sunny days. On Sunday, Sadie played outside for hours with the baby pool and all sorts of cups, buckets, etc.
In the afternoon, we decided to head over to the small playground at the CCBA. Sadie brought her scooter.
Her sister wanted to try the helmet too:
Nellie was determined to go up the slide:
Sadie climbed:
In the afternoon, we decided to head over to the small playground at the CCBA. Sadie brought her scooter.
Her sister wanted to try the helmet too:
Nellie was determined to go up the slide:
Sadie climbed:
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Happy Birthday Grandma!
Happy 60th Birthday, Grandma!
We love you so much!
You are such a great grandma and mom.
Lots of love on your special day!
Love,
Ann, Dan, Sadie and Nellie
We love you so much!
You are such a great grandma and mom.
Lots of love on your special day!
Love,
Ann, Dan, Sadie and Nellie
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Garden Girl
Sadie planted her own little garden in a small bed behind the house. She is really proud of the flowers and herbs she chose.
She also planted a very pretty pot of pansies for the deck.
She happily waters all the plants for us!
She also planted a very pretty pot of pansies for the deck.
She happily waters all the plants for us!
Sunday, May 09, 2010
Mother's Day Tea
This past Thursday, Sadie's school hosted the mothers for a wonderful Mother's Day Tea.
The children sang to us and then we returned to the classrooms for pastries and presents.
("I love my mom because she is so nice to me." Left to right, Sadie holding Helena, Mommy, Grandma)
Thanks for making me feel so special, Sadie! I love you!
The children sang to us and then we returned to the classrooms for pastries and presents.
("I love my mom because she is so nice to me." Left to right, Sadie holding Helena, Mommy, Grandma)
Thanks for making me feel so special, Sadie! I love you!
Saturday, May 08, 2010
22 Months Old
Happy 22 month birthday, sweet Nellie! Just two more months until you are two years old. You are full of excitement and cuteness and bring us all so much happiness! You love to run and climb and talk and try to do everything your sister does.
We love you so much.
We love you so much.
Friday, May 07, 2010
Quotable Helena
Just a few of the many things that Helena has said so far today:
"Sadie, a-peek-up, happy!" (upon picking Sadie up at school)
"Crackahs, milk, Mommy deed-it!" (when I gave her a snack)
"Daddy lab. Blue car." (observing Dan's car is not in the driveway)
"Candy peese! Uh huh! Mmmmm! (trying to get a Hershey kiss from the counter)
"Sadie, a-peek-up, happy!" (upon picking Sadie up at school)
"Crackahs, milk, Mommy deed-it!" (when I gave her a snack)
"Daddy lab. Blue car." (observing Dan's car is not in the driveway)
"Candy peese! Uh huh! Mmmmm! (trying to get a Hershey kiss from the counter)
Trike-A-Thon
Sadie's school will be holding a Trike-A-Thon for St. Judes Children's Hospital on May 17th.
Her fund-raising goal to help "sick kids feel better" is $100, through $10 gifts, and she's already at $30!
To donate, visit her page!
Thank you!
Her fund-raising goal to help "sick kids feel better" is $100, through $10 gifts, and she's already at $30!
To donate, visit her page!
Thank you!
Tuesday, May 04, 2010
Funny Face
Helena in some funny glasses!
The best part of these is that she puts them on and then says, "I'm toot!", which means, "I'm cute".
The best part of these is that she puts them on and then says, "I'm toot!", which means, "I'm cute".
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