We entered Lila in a baby photo contest sponsored by the Star Tribune. You can vote for her here.
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Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Monday, March 16, 2009
Spring
We suddenly had a nearly 70 degree day. We got outside before and after naps, and hit two different parks. This face says it all...
The kids were different people. What a difference the weather can make.
Lila enjoying the swings.
Elsa was noticeably more brave at the playground this year. She wanted to go on every slide, regardless of height. She even climbed a rock wall!
Yes, there's Lila chewing on some chemically treated playground wood chips. I had to set her down a few times to help Elsa up onto the swings and etc. What can you do? Strive to be first born. It worked for me.
It could still snow a measurable amount this month, I know. But it had better not.
Last but not least, the ever popular Elsa/Lila comparison. Both kids wearing the same outfit, both at the same age. Elsa has her classic thoughtful stare, Lila has her classic easy smile. They're so different, but still look so much alike.
Elsa, 8 months:
Lila, 8 months:
The kids were different people. What a difference the weather can make.
Lila enjoying the swings.
Elsa was noticeably more brave at the playground this year. She wanted to go on every slide, regardless of height. She even climbed a rock wall!
Yes, there's Lila chewing on some chemically treated playground wood chips. I had to set her down a few times to help Elsa up onto the swings and etc. What can you do? Strive to be first born. It worked for me.
It could still snow a measurable amount this month, I know. But it had better not.
Last but not least, the ever popular Elsa/Lila comparison. Both kids wearing the same outfit, both at the same age. Elsa has her classic thoughtful stare, Lila has her classic easy smile. They're so different, but still look so much alike.
Elsa, 8 months:
Lila, 8 months:
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Girls and Dolls
Elsa is becoming more girly. She loves books about Disney princesses, and the other day she said she wanted to wear her frilly tutu. "I'm a princess, Momma!" she said. Which I think is totally cool. I really don't think that believing in a false royal lineage is going to screw up her self worth. Have fun dreaming, kiddo!
Elsa playing with letters in her tutu.
Lately she's back to not wanting to take pictures. So, this photo is simply known as "Elsa". She's really into reading books these days. As in, memorizing the pages word for word. I'll hear her and be so amazed that I say,"Yes Elsa, that's right!" She looks up and glares at me and says,"Not talk about that, Momma!" Like she's embarrassed or something.
This past Tuesday we met our friends for a play date. The kids had a great time. I was mostly thinking of how much fun Elsa would have, but Lila LOVED to be around the other kids! She especially loved Devin, who is only 3 months older than her. Whenever he'd come into view, she'd holler with delight.
Devin, Elsa, and Cael play with cars.
Devin and Lila chew on markers - the latest trend with the under 12-month set.
Lila is already an obviously striking and witty companion.
We have a lot of dolls around here, but Elsa isn't keen to share hers yet, and Lila LOVES baby dolls. I saw this one and thought, woah! That one actually kinda looks like Lila. You see it too, right? So as we were about to leave, Tim said,"Do we really need to get this? They need to learn to share." I said, "Yeah, but look..." and showed the doll to Lila. She kicked her feet and squealed with glee. I have to say I don't think I'd ever seen a guy melt into a puddle before that moment. If it would've cost a million dollars I think Tim would've bought it. Kids and their magical powers.
While eating dinner the other night, Lila started to do her signature "tired" pose. She doesn't suck her thumb anymore - it's her pinkie and ring finger. But she still grabs her fuzzy baby head! It's so cute.
Sometimes she just grabs her head with both hands. Something about this photo cracks me up. Her face looks so huge! It is on the bigger side, but still adorable. We just love that little butterball!
"Yeeeeee!" That's Lila's intense phrase and face. Might be a little more scary with some teeth in those gums, baby!
Elsa playing with letters in her tutu.
Lately she's back to not wanting to take pictures. So, this photo is simply known as "Elsa". She's really into reading books these days. As in, memorizing the pages word for word. I'll hear her and be so amazed that I say,"Yes Elsa, that's right!" She looks up and glares at me and says,"Not talk about that, Momma!" Like she's embarrassed or something.
This past Tuesday we met our friends for a play date. The kids had a great time. I was mostly thinking of how much fun Elsa would have, but Lila LOVED to be around the other kids! She especially loved Devin, who is only 3 months older than her. Whenever he'd come into view, she'd holler with delight.
Devin, Elsa, and Cael play with cars.
Devin and Lila chew on markers - the latest trend with the under 12-month set.
Lila is already an obviously striking and witty companion.
We have a lot of dolls around here, but Elsa isn't keen to share hers yet, and Lila LOVES baby dolls. I saw this one and thought, woah! That one actually kinda looks like Lila. You see it too, right? So as we were about to leave, Tim said,"Do we really need to get this? They need to learn to share." I said, "Yeah, but look..." and showed the doll to Lila. She kicked her feet and squealed with glee. I have to say I don't think I'd ever seen a guy melt into a puddle before that moment. If it would've cost a million dollars I think Tim would've bought it. Kids and their magical powers.
While eating dinner the other night, Lila started to do her signature "tired" pose. She doesn't suck her thumb anymore - it's her pinkie and ring finger. But she still grabs her fuzzy baby head! It's so cute.
Sometimes she just grabs her head with both hands. Something about this photo cracks me up. Her face looks so huge! It is on the bigger side, but still adorable. We just love that little butterball!
"Yeeeeee!" That's Lila's intense phrase and face. Might be a little more scary with some teeth in those gums, baby!
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Hippo, school, and the Northland Mall
Last week at school we had a pajama day. The kids wore their pj's and brought their favorite stuffed animal. We made a wagon for them during art, which they used to carry their animals around in for the rest of the day. It was so cute!
Here is Elsa on her way to the gym.
With her friend Cael before we left for home.
The fun didn't stop there. We've been feeling pretty cooped up around here, so I decided we had to make a break for it. Where to? For some reason my answer was the barren wasteland known as the Northland Mall. They used to have little carousels the kids could ride for 50 cents, and I thought for sure the thrift store would yield some treasures. But no, it was bleak. The carousels were gone, and the thrift store was pretty picked over, what with these tough economic times and all. I decided to take some pictures of the kids thinking it would be funny, but it was just sad. We walked up and down the empty hallway and got some exercise at least.
"The Computer Shop". For real. Hand painted in flourescent.
Moving on.
This is from today. Elsa is insisting that Hippo come with to the grocery store. More and more, she's using Hippo to play pretend and tell stories. It's really cute, except she's also figured out how to use Hippo against us. If we tell her she can't do something, she says that Hippo said she could!
Here is Elsa on her way to the gym.
With her friend Cael before we left for home.
The fun didn't stop there. We've been feeling pretty cooped up around here, so I decided we had to make a break for it. Where to? For some reason my answer was the barren wasteland known as the Northland Mall. They used to have little carousels the kids could ride for 50 cents, and I thought for sure the thrift store would yield some treasures. But no, it was bleak. The carousels were gone, and the thrift store was pretty picked over, what with these tough economic times and all. I decided to take some pictures of the kids thinking it would be funny, but it was just sad. We walked up and down the empty hallway and got some exercise at least.
"The Computer Shop". For real. Hand painted in flourescent.
Moving on.
This is from today. Elsa is insisting that Hippo come with to the grocery store. More and more, she's using Hippo to play pretend and tell stories. It's really cute, except she's also figured out how to use Hippo against us. If we tell her she can't do something, she says that Hippo said she could!
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Baths and Birthday parties
Here are the girls last week, during their first shared bath.
Elsa looking innocent in her Hello Kitty towel. This face reminds me of most of her baby pictures - deer in the headlights!
The kids love to sit on our bed and play with the blankets. Elsa always says,"I looove these covers, Mama!"
Today is not only my friend Trinity's birthday, but also her daughter Sophia's. So, this afternoon we went to Sophia's 2nd birthday party in Minneapolis. In the past, Elsa has been pretty quiet and shy. I've noticed this year at school that she doesn't seem to be as much, and the party today was further proof that she's definitely becoming less of a wallflower, to say the least. When it was time for cupcakes, she kept shouting,"I want to choose one, I want to choose!" She was so insistent, someone gave her a cupcake before the birthday girl even got to have her cake! During the birthday song, as I smiled at her and sang along, she looked me straight in the eye and yelled,"I'm NOT going to sing, Mama!". At one point during the gift opening, she went to the bathroom. I casually walked out and she followed behind, suddenly hollering to everyone,"I PEEEEEED!" Then clapped for herself. I had to remind her a few times,"It's not your party, Elsa!" :) She had such a great time, she didn't want to leave. And Sophia had so many new and interesting toys for her to play with, including a huge play kitchen - her favorite. Tim said when she got home, the first thing she said to him was,"Daddy, Sophia has a WONDERful kitchen!"
Sophia and Elsa eating their mexican feast (it was a Dora themed party).
Sophia and Elsa, excited to dig into the awesome Dora cake Trinity made.
Elsa playing in the upstairs playroom with Sophia's toys.
Elsa looking innocent in her Hello Kitty towel. This face reminds me of most of her baby pictures - deer in the headlights!
The kids love to sit on our bed and play with the blankets. Elsa always says,"I looove these covers, Mama!"
Today is not only my friend Trinity's birthday, but also her daughter Sophia's. So, this afternoon we went to Sophia's 2nd birthday party in Minneapolis. In the past, Elsa has been pretty quiet and shy. I've noticed this year at school that she doesn't seem to be as much, and the party today was further proof that she's definitely becoming less of a wallflower, to say the least. When it was time for cupcakes, she kept shouting,"I want to choose one, I want to choose!" She was so insistent, someone gave her a cupcake before the birthday girl even got to have her cake! During the birthday song, as I smiled at her and sang along, she looked me straight in the eye and yelled,"I'm NOT going to sing, Mama!". At one point during the gift opening, she went to the bathroom. I casually walked out and she followed behind, suddenly hollering to everyone,"I PEEEEEED!" Then clapped for herself. I had to remind her a few times,"It's not your party, Elsa!" :) She had such a great time, she didn't want to leave. And Sophia had so many new and interesting toys for her to play with, including a huge play kitchen - her favorite. Tim said when she got home, the first thing she said to him was,"Daddy, Sophia has a WONDERful kitchen!"
Sophia and Elsa eating their mexican feast (it was a Dora themed party).
Sophia and Elsa, excited to dig into the awesome Dora cake Trinity made.
Elsa playing in the upstairs playroom with Sophia's toys.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Happy St. Valentines!
In keeping with the theme of love, here are the kiddos looking quite lovey-dovey, of course.
Lilas first Valentines Day.
This Valentines day isn't quite what I had in mind. Both kids are sick. Elsa is such an excellent sleeper that this hardly phases her. She never wakes up and wants me, even when she's having coughing fits. Lila, on the other hand, is up two hours at a time, miserable and screaming from a minor case of the sniffles. It's amazing how different they are. Except...
Another set of lookalike photos:
Elsa, 5 months old.
Lila, 7 months old.
Elsa with one of her many beloved blankets. It doesn't matter which one it is - it just has to be a receiving blanket. She stuffs a good part of the corner into her mouth, and that's her comfort. Lila has gone from thumb sucking, to the pinky finger and ring finger. When she gets tired, she still likes to rub her fuzzy baby head.
Happy Valentines!
Lilas first Valentines Day.
This Valentines day isn't quite what I had in mind. Both kids are sick. Elsa is such an excellent sleeper that this hardly phases her. She never wakes up and wants me, even when she's having coughing fits. Lila, on the other hand, is up two hours at a time, miserable and screaming from a minor case of the sniffles. It's amazing how different they are. Except...
Another set of lookalike photos:
Elsa, 5 months old.
Lila, 7 months old.
Elsa with one of her many beloved blankets. It doesn't matter which one it is - it just has to be a receiving blanket. She stuffs a good part of the corner into her mouth, and that's her comfort. Lila has gone from thumb sucking, to the pinky finger and ring finger. When she gets tired, she still likes to rub her fuzzy baby head.
Happy Valentines!
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Quotes and cuteness
All is well in the household. Lila is getting bigger and happier by the day. She learned to clap this week! I'm too cheap to upgrade to Quicktime Pro, so you'll have to watch the video sideways.
Lila continues to be very smiley... unless she isn't. Her screech is closer to a dog whistle than anything else. It's so loud you almost can't hear it. Very wild. Here she is all bundled up for -20 weather.
Lila looking angelic with uncle Shane at a recent family shindig.
Elsa in Great-Grandma Vera's "rolly chair".
I don't know if i've been too busy with Lila or what, but it seems like Elsa's been talking the same way for quite awhile now. Just recently, her speech has changed. Her sentences are longer, and she's been using I, me, and mine a lot. To hear her say,"Mom! Come wipe the poop off my butt!" makes my day. That's a real sentence! Yeah, parenthood definitely changes you.
Other things she says? She calls me "Moms", or "Momski". I have no idea where she picked this up, but it's hilarious. She'll also randomly say,"You know, some people - just like to run around!" What? Where does she get this stuff? Every day it's a new hilarious phrase. And we swear she has a photographic memory. She can remember stuff that happened 6 months ago. The name of my childhood blanket (that I mentioned once), the name of the restaurant we went to for grandma's birthday in October, etc. She amazes us every day. The other day I heard her count to 20, even though I rarely count to 20 with her. The other morning she said,"Mom, this looks like Mickey Mouse!" I went to check it out, and she had three grapes put together so two (the ears) were on top of one (the head). Pretty cool.
A perfect example of Lila's faces. Here she is in the bath, with her normal face.
Now here she is with her face that she makes when she... has to go to the bathroom? I don't know, but it makes her face 3 times as wide! So cute. Did I mention we call her Butterball?!
Lila continues to be very smiley... unless she isn't. Her screech is closer to a dog whistle than anything else. It's so loud you almost can't hear it. Very wild. Here she is all bundled up for -20 weather.
Lila looking angelic with uncle Shane at a recent family shindig.
Elsa in Great-Grandma Vera's "rolly chair".
I don't know if i've been too busy with Lila or what, but it seems like Elsa's been talking the same way for quite awhile now. Just recently, her speech has changed. Her sentences are longer, and she's been using I, me, and mine a lot. To hear her say,"Mom! Come wipe the poop off my butt!" makes my day. That's a real sentence! Yeah, parenthood definitely changes you.
Other things she says? She calls me "Moms", or "Momski". I have no idea where she picked this up, but it's hilarious. She'll also randomly say,"You know, some people - just like to run around!" What? Where does she get this stuff? Every day it's a new hilarious phrase. And we swear she has a photographic memory. She can remember stuff that happened 6 months ago. The name of my childhood blanket (that I mentioned once), the name of the restaurant we went to for grandma's birthday in October, etc. She amazes us every day. The other day I heard her count to 20, even though I rarely count to 20 with her. The other morning she said,"Mom, this looks like Mickey Mouse!" I went to check it out, and she had three grapes put together so two (the ears) were on top of one (the head). Pretty cool.
A perfect example of Lila's faces. Here she is in the bath, with her normal face.
Now here she is with her face that she makes when she... has to go to the bathroom? I don't know, but it makes her face 3 times as wide! So cute. Did I mention we call her Butterball?!
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