Outing to the Park

Last week, on our way home, 

we went to the park because we had an unusal sunny day.

Unfortunately, we didn't have our camera with us,

 so these photos are from Daddy's phone.

They aren't great, but you get the idea.

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Mommy had to restrain me from swimming in the fountain.

I really wanted to get in -- really, it's just a big fun bathtub!

I had to settle for walking around it.

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... and around again...

... and again ...

... and one more time for good measure!

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Then we came to a row of little motorized cars 

that you can rent for 5 minutes for about 20 cents.

Mommy asked Daddy if he thought I was big enough to ride one.

He didn't think so, but Mommy thought I might like it.

Daddy said I wouldn't stay in the car.

While they were debating back and forth like this...

I walked over smiled to the friendly man in charge of the cars,

and climbed on into one before anybody could stop me!

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Mommy, Daddy, and the motor-car guy all laughed!

I wanted to show them I am big enough and I can sit in the car!

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So, off we went!

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The car goes by itself, but Daddy was there

 to keep me from running into people.

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I kept him at a good pace -- 

but now you can see he's getting into it!

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Later that week, we managed a trip

 to the playground.

Again, these pics are from Daddy's phone, 

but you can imagine that they are clearer.

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 I love the swings!

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Up, up, and away!  The higher the better!

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They also have these nifty play set for the bigger kids.

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Mommy was afraid I was too small,

but I did really well with Daddy's help!

Look how high up we are!

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Once I got up there, I was determined

 to go down the big slide!

Not the little one -- the BIG one!

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Mommy was really afraid I wouldn't like it...

but I loved it! 

I went down the big slide as many times as I could

 before it was time to go home!

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Next word...

Thanks to everyone who voted in the poll.

Much to my Mommy's dismay, 

I still haven't said her name.

I have started to say, "Dah!" for dog which is always followed by a growling/barking sound.

I also added "What's that?" which sounds more like "Uhts dat?" and is more of a exclamation then a question!  Oh, and "Yum" changed into "Num" or "Nummie" which means I would like a drink and is usually accompanied by me pointing to my cup and beckoning my drink with my hands.

Mommy and Daddy are finding it is a lot of fun to talk to me as I am speaking more and more clearly!  We are having lots of fun conversations now at our house!

Horsey Ride

This is a very belated video of me playing with Grandma and Grandpa.

I finally had enough time to go through all the hundreds (literally) of videos Daddy has taken and pick out a some cute ones.  Daddy likes technological toys.  He can't help it.  He's a guy...  We love him!

Bath Time Live

Family Fun Night Postponed

Well, there won't be a family fun night this week

because Daddy has been working late a lot.

And on the nights he isn't working late, he has basketball practice.

So, Mommy and I really miss him right now!

But, I did get in some good Father-Daughter Bonding time on Sunday!

Catch-Up

Well I am now back after almost a week of involuntary internet hiatus.  The DSL company finally got their stuff fixed yesterday, so it seems like a good time to catch up on a few things here.

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Mommy hosted a Mother-Daughter Brunch for coworkers on Saturday.

It was lots of fun!  We had ham-n-cheese strata, and fruit, and cinnamon toast, and some other stuff and brownies for dessert (for the foodies who want to know).  It was lots of fun because lots of little girls came to my house to play while the Mommy's talked.  

But I was really tired when they left.

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Also, here are a few cute bath pics from this week.

I know this one is a little blurry -- blame Daddy!

But, I was having a great time!

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This one is clearer (Mommy took it!) and you can check out my wild hair!

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And here is a cold little girl after her bath getting some TLC and a warm towel.

Then it was time for pj's and story and song and bed.

Family Feista Night

Last night we had daddy's favorite fajitas for dinner!

So, Mommy decided for family fun night we should make a pinata.

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While Daddy helped me make HUGE mess all over the living room with paper and glue...

Mommy worked on the pinata.

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She let me put the last few bits of paper on!

And Daddy made the eyes ... they look pretty good don't you think so?

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And when it was finished we had a kitty-cat.

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At first, I was only interested in

 pulling the paper off...

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But, then Daddy showed me how to

throw the pinata up in the air!

And I liked that a lot!  So, we played a family game

 of keep-away with the pinata!

It was lots of fun!

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Movie Madness

Mommy is finally playing catch-up and learning to use the new video camera software.
So, be prepared for some old video footage...
like this one of the snow we had at New Year's!
I didn't want to touch the snow --
but I squealed with delight

when I got to walk around in it!
I liked the sound it made crunching under my feet!

Family Fun Night

Just getting ready for family fun night here!

I like decorating the sign!

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I think it turned out pretty good!

I like it when Mommy helps me draw swirly circles!

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For dinner we had Chicken Stir Fry Wraps
which we all love!

Click here and give the recipe a try
thanks to good ole Martha! I'm sure you will like it!
We alwasy make it when we can find lettuce
and red pepper at the market!

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After we played some games I got to do my favorite thing... take a bath!

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These bath toys from Grandma and Grandpa are lots of fun!

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And here is a video of me playing hide and seek!

I loved it when my parents hid,

but I wasn't always patient enough to find them!

I think I like it even better when I do the hiding!

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New babies are fun ... until they take up Mommy's lap!

My two best friends

(who just happen to be sisters)

have a new baby at their house!

This is my cohort in crime holding her baby sister!

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I like her a lot! I kept trying to give her
some toys to play with, but she was too sleepy!
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I liked sitting beside her.
I especially liked giving her hugs!
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The only part I didn't like was when
she was in my Mommy's lap. Normally, I don't mind sharing,
but I didn't like sharing Mommy very much.

Someday when I have a brother or sister
I will have to share Mommy, but I wasn't prepared to do that today!

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Isn't she sweet?
I couldn't stay mad for long!
Just look at that face!
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My Day at Home

Pooh Bear and I were wondering what we were going to do with

a whole day off?

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First, I needed to work on unsolving my puzzles -- I'm very good at this!
Sometimes Mommy and I race to see if she can solve them as fast as I can unsolve them!
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Then I coreographed my own version of Swan Lake including an orange bracelet for my costume!
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Then I read a book to Aishe and Pinky-baby.

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Then I gave Violet a pretend bath.

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So, that's pretty much what I've been up to.

But, now you will have to excuse me because I need to take a phone call.

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Hello? Yes, this is Ada speaking.

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Yes, I did order 500 bath toys.

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I would like them delivered at around 8:00 tonight please.

Thank you.

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NOTE: No telephones were harmed in the making of this blog post.

This phone is actually an old broken one ...

well, technically it is broken because I pulled it off the wall a few months ago.

But, anyway... that is another story.

New Year's Resolutions in Our House

Well, today we are taking it easy around here since we are recovering from an insanely busy week which culminated in last minute guests who came over yesterday for dinner and stayed until long after my bedtime. I had a lot of fun with them, but I was pretty wiped out when the left. So, while Daddy is at work today, Mommy and I are getting caught up. I'm doing that by sleeping and enjoying my books and toys. Mommy is doing that by cleaning the house and doing laundry. Somehow that doesn't quite seem fair, but that is one of the perks of being a baby! :)

Anyway, during this day of refreshment and personal renewal... and looong naps... I have decided to post my families list of New Year's Resolutions:

Daddy

more professional development in web design

stay on top of website changes

take Mommy on more dates

finish MA

Mommy

learn to make healthier meals

go for more walks outside

read more just for fun

do more artsy stuff with Ada Marie

finish MA

teach Ada to say Mommy!

Me

learn to run and jump

learn to dunk a basketball

work on my tennis serve

learn to speak more clearly

increase my vocabulary

oh yeah, and learn to say Mommy!

And we are all three going to enjoy life to the fullest and just have fun together! Starting tonight, which is family night. Pictures of the festivities will soon follow!

My Super-Duper Secret Fort

Well, we went to see baby Juliana yesterday!
She was really cute in a wrinkly-newborn kind of way!
I was really entertained by just watching her!
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Unfortunately, Mommy was too busy watching 4 kids for the day
(so that Juliana's Mommy could go to the doctor),

and she didn't get any pictures!
But, don't worry. We are going back on Thursday to help out,

so we will try to get some then!
In the meantime, I thought I would show you my new secret fort!

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Would you like to come inside?

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It is so much fun in here...
who knew a sheet and two chairs could be so cool!
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You can can jump and bounce around inside here.
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Or you can bring your dollies inside and play!
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Or you can crawl inside and hide from Mommy!
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And wait, very excitedly, for Mommy to find you!
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No matter what you do, it's pretty fun in here!
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So much fun, that I can't be bothered to pose for a photo...
I need to get back in here and keep having fun!
Talk to you guys later!
Love, Ada Marie