Jan 3

Happy Birthday!

Posted by Gretel

Ilyana had her third birthday yesterday! It was quite a lot of fun with Grandpa and Grandma Laurel in person, and Grandmas Sue and Ann on the computer for presents. Below are some pictures of the festivities. The biggest hits so far are the baby items, dress-up clothes, and instruments, though the magna-doodle is very close in the running.

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The great big manga-doodle! Thanks Grandma and Grandpa!

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A fun towel set from Grandma Sue – all ready for playing superhero.

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A harmonica from mom and dad – she’s been playing harmonica for a long time, and now she has a real one.

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A floor puzzle! Thanks Lilah and family!

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The baby doll and stroller.

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An awesome easel from Grandma and Grandpa.

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A great drum set from Grandma Ann!

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Birthday Candles

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Yes, the hat was very popular.

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See?

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Very popular!

Here are a couple pictures of the holidays – Jeffrey’s birthday sword umbrella, and me carving my first ham.

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Dec 14

Patty-cake

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Some days, she’s just too cute. And yes, that is a hedgehog puppet (Thanks Sharon!)

Nov 23

November Update

Posted by Gretel

Another month has rolled by, another post for the blog.  For some reason, it’s getting harder and harder to post!

We’ve been a bit under the weather here, with Ilyana getting roseola and an ear infection, followed by “Sith” eye for Jeffrey (that’s pinkeye for those of you who are uninitiated to the mind of Jeffrey).  Overall, it’s been a long month, but we’re looking forward to Thanksgiving in Wisconsin.

Here are some pictures of what Ilyana has been up to:November 2009

This is my Daddy and Mommy (she directed me on what to draw for each)

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Howdy! (Hats are no longer evil)

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(Yes, she did that herself)

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I’m helping.  (Yes, she actually was)

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I like building, just like Mommy.