Family Fun Night Recap

Well, it's about time we caught up on Family Fun Night from last week!

Here is the qucik version:

Mommy made spicey chicken fingers and cole slaw.

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And we played a bean-bag toss game with little Pooh Bear.

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And then I took a bath and went to bed!

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McDonald's

We have had some really nice sunny days lately.

Unfortunately, the day we decided to go to the play place at McDonald's,

the wind started to blow and it got a bit chilly.

Luckily, I had my hoodie with me!

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At first, I was very excited about the play area.

But, I wasn't sure what to do with myself!

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I really wanted to play on the big kid slide,

but I couldn't figure out how to get started.

And Daddy didn't help me...

he thought it was too big for me! :(

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If I could just get a boost,

I think I could do it!

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Here we go!

This slide is more my size!

I didn't mind the cold wind,

I wanted to stay and play all afternoon!

Eventually it got so cold,

Mommy decided we should go home.

I wasn't very pleased with this decision.

But since my nose was red and I was starting to shiver,

I guess it was getting too cold outside!

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Festivities

Well, we've been visiting with lots of friends lately over this holiday week.

On Saturday we had some friends come over and I played with Satira.

She is 2 and 1/2 years old, but we are about the same size!

We had lots of fun together.

And we made a big mess as you can see!

Forget the toys, we really liked playing in the wash tub!

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On Friday they had a parade downtown and a concert on the waterfront.

So, there were lots of people out and about.

We went down with some friends to see what was happening.

I enjoyed just being able to run around outside!

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Happy Lunar New Year Everybody!

Novruz Bayraminiz Mubarek!

Sweaty and Tired

What do you do with a little girl

who is hot and tired from playing in the park?

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Give her a cuddle and let her

take a nap in the sling!

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Busy Bee

Sorry Everyone!

I have been so busy lately I haven't posted in over a week!

We had a big holiday here, Novruz Bayram.

It's the lunar new year and it is accompanied by lots of parties and activities.

On top of that, my parentsa are busy doing lots of packing.

And they keep taking me to parties where I get to play with lots of other little kids.

That last part is pretty fun.

So, anyway, that is what we have been up to!

I will try to post tomorrow.

I have some pictures from last week's family fun night as well as the holiday weekend.

I'll try to get them up as soon as I can.

But, right now, I have to go to bed!

Good Night!

Sharing 101

This week we had some really warm days.

The sun was out and the birds were singing!

It really felt like spring.

So, Mommy and I went to the park with our good friend.

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I was pretty excited to get to run around outside!

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Then I saw this little boy who was playing with a remote control car.

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I really wanted to play with it too.

We played together for a little while.

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But, then he had to go.

He wanted to take it with him.

He didn't really want to share.

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Mommy told me I had to let him take it.

As you can see I am appealing to passersby for sympathy.

It didn't work...  he got to take the car with him.

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Then his Mommy told him to kiss me good-bye.

And, do you know what?

He did!

And all the grown-ups thought it was so funny!

Well, except for my Daddy.

He saw this picture and said,

"I think I'll buy a shot gun!"

haha!

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Family Fun Night

Things are a little bit crazy around our house lately.

I'm not sure what is going on,

but Mommy is putting things in containers.

And she and Daddy are smiling a lot!

I think there are some people in America that they are excited to see!

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So this week's Family Fun Night was pretty simple.

We had Grammie's Recipe for Poppyseed Chicken...

which is currently the only kind of chicken I will eat.

And we listened to music and played games.

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We played dogde ball with one person in the middle.

Then Daddy played Attack the Baby! 

That was my favorite part!

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After Daddy wore me out,

Mommy read me some of my favorite books.

"Green Frog, Green Frog, what do you see?

I see a sleepy girl looking at me!"

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So then it was off to dream land...

Good Night!

Carrying Baby

As you know, I spent a good portion of the first year of my life in this baby carrier from Aunt Joy.  Anytime my parents went anywhere, I went along snuggled in my baby carrier.

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I also spent a lot of time in my sling from Grammie.

I really liked taking naps in it and keeping my mom company while she did housework.

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Now, this next picture needs some explaination.

My Daddy is not a big fan of overalls.

He thinks they look redneck.

And, well, my mom is from Mississippi, so she thinks they look totally normal.

But, someone gave me a hand-me-down pair of overalls recently.

So, sometimes I wear them just around the house for play clothes.

And guess what?

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They make a great baby carrier!

I love to carry my baby bear around in them!

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Mommy thinks this is very funny!

I pat my baby bear and sing to him so he will go to sleep!

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He can go with me everywhere like this!

I think I'm a pretty good Mommy to baby bear.

I even thought to put diaper cream on him today...

for some reason Mommy didn't think that was as cute!

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Places to Go and People to See

This little cutie is my cousin Anya Elise.

She is one of the people I'm excited to meet when I go to America.

And this is my Aunt Joy and my cousin Caleb.

I can't wait to see them again,

I was pretty small last time we got together.

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By the way, Aunt Joy has a birthday this month,

so let's all wish her a happy birthday!

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Happy Birthday Aunt Joy!
Can't wait to see you!

love, Ada Marie

Waking up is hard to do.

Sometimes, you just need a good nap with Daddy.

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But, it's a bit hard to get going again

 when you are sleepy!

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Just give me a hug and a couple of minutes,

and I'll be full speed ahead!

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Seattle Seahawks Fan

How funny is this?

How to Change a Diaper by Ada Marie

Seriously, you don't know how to change a diaper,

let me show you.

First you grab a baby by the ankle.

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Then you get a wet wipe.

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Hold on firmly to the baby

so she doesn't crawl away.

Then wipe her on the bottom like so.

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And really, that is all there is to it!

Afterwards I like to wipe her feet, hands, and face

off as well, just to be sure she is totally clean.

New Shoes

For those of you interested,

these are my new shoes.

Cute, huh?

Day by Day by Day by Day...

Some of you have been asking about my daily routine.

We are a pretty flexible bunch, but we do need some order around here sometimes.

So, Monday through Friday, this is how a typical day at our house goes.

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I wake up between 7:30 and 8:00.

Coincedentily, our city water also comes on at this time.

So, Mommy and I get up and get dressed and start a load of laundry.

Then Mommy washes any dishes left over from last night and I run around the house and burn off some energy!  Daddy sleeps until the very last minute, rolls out of bed, and is off to work by 9:00.

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Mommy and I have breakfast around 8:30.

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For some reason, this morning, spoons are hilarious!

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They are just such fun to eat oatmeal and raisins with!

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And if you can commondeer Mommy's spoon

when she isn't looking, all the better!

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It's so much cooler to eat with a big spoon!

But it doesn't fit in my mouth too well!

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Ah breakfast, such a fun time of day!

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Then we move on to "Music Time"

which means Mommy and I sing and dance

along with one of my CD's.

This one is currently my favorite.

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While I'm singing and dancing my heart out,

Mommy hangs up the laundry, cleans the kitchen, and vaccuums.

You would not believe the crumbs that just one toddler can distribute throughout the house!

I am so talented at this!

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Here is the "after" picture, Mommy is not going to post a "before" picture -- no way!

But, She did enjoy taking this one, this is the one time of the day when there is a chance that the whole house is in order.... ahhh... that feels good.

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Notice where I am at this point... can you find me?

Yup, I'm in the pack and play sleeping.

After Music Time, at around 11:00 I always cuddle up with Pooh Bear for some R&R.

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Mommy finishes up house work while I'm sleeping and starts preparing lunch and dinner.

Usually that means putting something in the slow cooker.

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Then after an hour or so I wake up!

Look at my sleepy face!

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What did I miss?

Anything interesting?

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Then it's time for lunch.

Today I am having an egg, dried fruit, and yogurt.

I really frustrate Mommy with my eating habits,

but these are a few things I will usually eat.

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After lunch I get bundled up in my jeans, sweater, jacket, and blanket.

Mommy loads me into the stroller and hoists it down the stairs for some outside time.

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You can tell at this point I'm not interested in having my picture taken,

it is time to GO!  I have been inside too long already!

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Often we go to one of the parks in town or to the little playground in our neighborhood.

But today we are going downtown instead for three reasons:

Firstly, I need new shoes because my feet

 are growing by leaps and bounds (no pun intended).

Secondly, there is a nice store downtown having a shoe sale.

Thirdly, we are going to visit Daddy and Uncle Ruslan at work.

(Check out all the -ly's -- Mommy has worked with Brits too long!)

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So, anyway, off we go on our adventure!

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We arrive home having successfully found a good deal on shoes,

 visited Daddy, and run around burning off lots of energy!

Then we come home and I climb around on the furniture.

Ok, that's not really part of the routine; it's just what happened on this partiuclar day!

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But, Mommy had other plans for the afternoon.

After playing outside, she thinks it's a good idea to take another nap.

And, well, actually, I agree.  

But please don't tell her that!

Once I'm out of my outside clothes, 

I am ready for a cozy nap around 4:00.

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While I'm sleeping she checks email, fb, and transcribes all of my dictation onto this blog.

And enjoys a cup of coffee and some peace and quiet if she can.

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Then after an hour or so, I wake up...

And I know right away ... it's Art Time!

Today I'm adding to my art notebook!

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Side Note: Notice the costume change -- I have to have at least one of these a day too.

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As you can see, I am practicing my circles.

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If I were stranded on a desert island with only 5 things...

I would be sure to have crayons and paper!

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Then, I have Nose Picking Time!

Just kidding!  Mommy couldn't resist this funny picture!

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Disclaimer: We do not in any way encourage nose picking.  Sometimes it just happens.

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Anyway, I look forward to Art Time every day!

Sometimes I use colored pencils, or cut outs from colored paper, or happy dough,

but it's always really fun!

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Then we have Reading Time.

Right now we are working through a collection of George Herbert's poetry.

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I really enjoy his sacramental symbolism.

But, I prefer Donne's wit to Herbert's analogies.

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Just kidding! Gottcha!

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No, really we read an assortment of Brown Bear, Caps for Sale, God Loves You, Hungry Puppy, ABC's, 123's, Colors, etc.

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Then I help Mommy get ready for dinner and set the table.

On M, W, and F Daddy comes home to join us for dinner around 7:00.

But, on Tues. and Thurs.  he doesn't get home until later.

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Then after dinner I have free time.

I like to play with my toys, play with Daddy, and just hang out.

Tonight, we are looking at some pictures of my cousin Alise together.

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Isn't she cute?

Wow!

Take a minute and reflect on how cute she is!

Thanks.

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Then it's time for a bath and pj's.

There is suppose to be a very cute video of me dancing in the bathtub here.

Unfortunately, despite trying 4 times, it is not uploading for some reason.

I will try to post it later.

But, in the mean time, use your imagination and imagine me acting like a crazy monkey in the bathtub.  Got it?  It's pretty silly looking.

Thanks.

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Then Mommy brushes my teeth, which I tolerate only because I know that next 

we will read Good Night Moon and A Child's Bedtime Poems.

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And by 9:00 it's time for a cuddle and a good night's sleep!

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THE END