Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Summer Fun
Nate and I have been working on the massive project of cleaning up the basement... and not just tidying things into neat piles in the corners, but actually sorting through boxes and reorganizing/reevaluating their contents. It's overwhelming, but we do keep coming across fun treasures! Last night we found a box of various sprinklers/hose parts. Well today it was super hot and sunny out, so Nate attached a few hoses together to run down to the yard and we tested some of them out. Geneva got a huge kick out of it, the child LOVES water.
Also, since we've had quite a lot of rain lately, the mushrooms have sprung up everywhere in the woods. We went for a walk the other day and found this beaut on the trail.
It's just so exciting that summer already seems to be in full swing, even though it's only June!! Still two full months of sunny adventures to be had.
Also, since we've had quite a lot of rain lately, the mushrooms have sprung up everywhere in the woods. We went for a walk the other day and found this beaut on the trail.
It's just so exciting that summer already seems to be in full swing, even though it's only June!! Still two full months of sunny adventures to be had.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
It's a parade
Ok, I knew that she was a fast learner and a very determined little girl... but walking at 10 months? Not sure if I'm ready for this. She's still faster when she crawls, but the walking is getting faster and steadier. She's quickly living up to her last name: Walker.
Snow Storm
We got some serious snow this week. The driveway was covered in about two feet and Nate f-ed up the snowblower trying to clear it all, Oops!
It was fun putting on the snowshoes and trudging around in it though. Everything looked so clear and white and pretty. Today is sunny and warm and it's all melting away again, but it was neat while it lasted. All this freezing and thawing means the sap in the trees will start running soon, and THAT mean Maple Sugaring Season!! Yum.
It was fun putting on the snowshoes and trudging around in it though. Everything looked so clear and white and pretty. Today is sunny and warm and it's all melting away again, but it was neat while it lasted. All this freezing and thawing means the sap in the trees will start running soon, and THAT mean Maple Sugaring Season!! Yum.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Block Pusher
AND SHE'S OFF !!!......
We took this out of the box this morning, Papa assembled it, and she immediately knew what to do. I thought she was fast before, but now she's got wheels!
We took this out of the box this morning, Papa assembled it, and she immediately knew what to do. I thought she was fast before, but now she's got wheels!
Thursday, January 28, 2010
FIRST STEPS !!
That's right folks. The child is starting to take little wobbly steps all on her own.
She has been trying it out for a few days with just one foot forward, then sitting abruptly down on her butt. Then on Tuesday she was standing in front of us and took one step, then two, then stopped and teetered back and forth, took one more step and sat down with a thump. She was ever so impressed with herself.
Following Daddy around.
Sledding!!
Little bag lady.
She has been trying it out for a few days with just one foot forward, then sitting abruptly down on her butt. Then on Tuesday she was standing in front of us and took one step, then two, then stopped and teetered back and forth, took one more step and sat down with a thump. She was ever so impressed with herself.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Stand Up
Geneva has been pulling herself up to stand for a couple months now and recently she has figured out standing on her own, without the aid of furniture. She is ever so please with herself and lets everyone know how great it is with screeches and squeals.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Friday, January 1, 2010
Happy 2010
Happy New Year everyone!!
Last night we went to a party at the home of our bestest friends, Kate and Charlie. We were unsure of how long we'd stay since Geneva isn't usually able to stay up past 8pm without losing her mind. But 8 came and went and she was still going strong. Nate set up her highchair at the card table and she ate snacks and watched various people play card games. She tried raw onion for the first time and Loved it, go figure.
Sometime after 9 Geneva went to sleep upstairs in the portable playpen we brought along for her and slept through all the revelry downstairs. She woke up a little before midnight for a diaper change, so I brought her downstairs to ring in the New Year. She was a little confused, but took it all in and didn't protest. Don't, however, ask her about the firecrackers, she would rather not discuss them.
All told, it was a splendiferous night. And today will surely be filled with naps for everyone.
Last night we went to a party at the home of our bestest friends, Kate and Charlie. We were unsure of how long we'd stay since Geneva isn't usually able to stay up past 8pm without losing her mind. But 8 came and went and she was still going strong. Nate set up her highchair at the card table and she ate snacks and watched various people play card games. She tried raw onion for the first time and Loved it, go figure.
Sometime after 9 Geneva went to sleep upstairs in the portable playpen we brought along for her and slept through all the revelry downstairs. She woke up a little before midnight for a diaper change, so I brought her downstairs to ring in the New Year. She was a little confused, but took it all in and didn't protest. Don't, however, ask her about the firecrackers, she would rather not discuss them.
All told, it was a splendiferous night. And today will surely be filled with naps for everyone.
Monday, December 28, 2009
Osker the Brat
This is why nothing grows in my window planter...
And this is why the birds stay away from our feeders...
And this is why the birds stay away from our feeders...
Saturday, December 26, 2009
cheeks mcgee
PS. Happy Boxing Day.
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Updates
Wholy Pants! It's been a long time since I posted any pictures. Bad Mommy, Bad!
Eva is almost 8 months old and SO much has happened....
TEETH! She has five! The first took it's sweet time coming in, the second came a little quicker, then 3, 4 and 5 cut through on the same day. But she still won't let me get a picture of them.
She can crawl. She started really zipping around just after Halloween, at six months old. She is hilarious when she gets going. Her left foot stays flat on the ground, with the knee jutting out to the side. It's like her left foot wants to walk, but the rest of her limbs are still trying to crawl. She also keeps her elbows locked straight and her head down so she can't see where she's going.
She can stand herself up very easily. Her little legs are so strong that she doesn't need to pull herself up with her arms, she just has to stabilize herself, since she is pretty wobbly still. She can take a few steps while holding onto the edge of furniture. And she can "walk" on her knees while pushing a soup pot around in front of her.
Eva, Brody and the soup pot.
We went to visit The Walkers in Vermont for Thanksgiving and everyone had a lovely time.
Eva and cousin Graham.
Striking a pose with Grandma Winnie.
Family photo during a walk by Lake Champlain.
The weather has turned very cold and we've had a stable two or three inches of snow on the ground for about a week. It will last until April so I'm trying to be positive about it. Eva loves going outside and she is darn cute all bundled up. She has the BEST boots brought back from Mongolia by our friend Chloe. They're a bit big on her yet, but I'm sure they keep her toes warm.
A little unsure of her winter boots.
I think that's all for now. Clumsy me broke BOTH our cameras this month, so no more photos until the new camera arrives in the mail. Hopefully Monday!
Eva is almost 8 months old and SO much has happened....
TEETH! She has five! The first took it's sweet time coming in, the second came a little quicker, then 3, 4 and 5 cut through on the same day. But she still won't let me get a picture of them.
She can crawl. She started really zipping around just after Halloween, at six months old. She is hilarious when she gets going. Her left foot stays flat on the ground, with the knee jutting out to the side. It's like her left foot wants to walk, but the rest of her limbs are still trying to crawl. She also keeps her elbows locked straight and her head down so she can't see where she's going.
She can stand herself up very easily. Her little legs are so strong that she doesn't need to pull herself up with her arms, she just has to stabilize herself, since she is pretty wobbly still. She can take a few steps while holding onto the edge of furniture. And she can "walk" on her knees while pushing a soup pot around in front of her.
We went to visit The Walkers in Vermont for Thanksgiving and everyone had a lovely time.
The weather has turned very cold and we've had a stable two or three inches of snow on the ground for about a week. It will last until April so I'm trying to be positive about it. Eva loves going outside and she is darn cute all bundled up. She has the BEST boots brought back from Mongolia by our friend Chloe. They're a bit big on her yet, but I'm sure they keep her toes warm.
I think that's all for now. Clumsy me broke BOTH our cameras this month, so no more photos until the new camera arrives in the mail. Hopefully Monday!
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