We had planned to head to the city for the family fireworks. But, some young child did not cooperate and was very tired. So she went to bed early and we stayed in. Seth and I welcomed the New Year playing video games.
Before the tiredness overpowered her brain:Saturday, December 31, 2011
More Festivus and a “Happy” New Year
Thursday, December 29, 2011
The Bestest Show
the magician that performed at the end of the show. Nice. Seth on the other hand kept talking about how clever the show was. At least someone paid attention.
Seth did sneak a picture or two but with our point and shoot camera nothing came out over the top easy to see.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Happy Festivus!
I’m not sure if she likes it.
But she won’t let me sit in it.
Just kidding! Sher really likes it.
But she still doesn't let me sit in it.
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Playing With the Lights
She went along with it for a few minutes as long as I took her picture with the tree.
She took some great pictures so I took her picture with the tree.
I'm good like that.
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Santa Visits Australia
Anyway, Santa brought everyone some gifts in their stockings and the kids also had one under the tree. My favorite had to have been Seth's lego set. A bank robber and police officer. Loved it!
Saturday, December 24, 2011
A Child's Point of View
You might ask what I was thinking and why on earth would I put a pair of leggin's in front of our tree. It was all Lilly, I swear. And she apparently has my train of thought because when I asked her WHY?, this is what she said.
"Well, I need to put a stocking out and you always put a big sock. And you put soccer socks out last year and I used my soccer socks. Although the year before I probably borrowed yours. I can't find my soccer sock so I was thinking of something big and I thought the only other thing I would have is my stockings. But I couldn't find a pair so this was what I thought I could use anyway."
Really, I think she was trying to get Santa to fill both legs up. I don't think she was thinking that without feet everything would just drop through and be eaten by a reindeer.
Friday, December 23, 2011
We Are Close to a Holiday
She found a pen and wanted her picture with that one, too.
That pen was broken about 7 minutes later. And don't ask about the look on her face because I just don't know.
An uninterested youngster:
Or maybe just a youngster pretending not to care about all the pretty, sparkly decorations.
And the finished product:
Thursday, December 22, 2011
9 Months!
And here's the un-birthday boy at 9 months:
With the bear that he doesn't really make eye contact with:
He's a happy boy during the day with many chins from eating so much in the middle of the night:
Serious side:
A boy and his monkey:
Tricks – he still claps and rolls, one way. He likes to pull himself up to stand. Not crawling but looks like he is gearing up for it. Hopefully the Christmas tree isn’t his first target.
I know, I still have one of those awesome, awesome 'cots' with the slide down rail that have been banned in the states. [Shout out to cuz'n Emily, cause it rocks.] And yes, my kid is standing while the rail is down. I was totally watching him and making sure he didn't do a head dive (through the camera, of course). Besides, once Lilly did a dive out of that thing over the side and she is just fine. Mostly.
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Let's Throw in Some Cuteness
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Another Author!
Adlai enjoyed listening to the stories.
And Jackie told the best stories about a little wombat that had made herself welcome in Jackie's house.
We took one of Lilly's best friends and they had a blast. We did check out the windows with the Christmas displays but at 10:00 in the morning, I didn't want to stand in line for to get a good picture.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Rock Star Jr.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Rock Star
So Lilly takes guitar lessons and at the end of the year, they have a jam session. Or a school concert. Or a music recital. Lilly got up in front of parents and other music students and played for about 30 seconds.
[Please ignore the fact that she is wearing her runners and her hair is slightly out of control. I'm chalking it up to a long, long day.]
What killed me is that she played a song that she hadn't been practicing all that much. And yet she still went up with a lot of confidence and did well with it. Look, she even has a smile on her face!
Sunday, December 4, 2011
I Take it Back!
Friday, December 2, 2011
Drum Roll Please
After 8 months 1 week and 3 days-ish, Adlai has decided to do more than just sit around. He rolls! So it’s in one direction and just from his belly to his back. Whatever. He’s very cute when he does it. Says me.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Something Good for the New Month
Adlai figured he might as well throw in a bit of fussiness this week. His top two teeth are pushing in. Not really fussy. Who am I kidding? He woke up a couple extra times the last two nights. That’s it. He’s fine during the day. He’s an easy kid. I’m worried he’s saving up for something.