Monday, April 17, 2006

Soot and Stars

Another busy week in Lily-land. The week was centered around Grandpa Tom's ... dare we say it ... 60th Birthday. The festivities kicked off on Wednesday when Marcy and the two Aunts went to a National's game with Grandpa Tom - a surprise since he thought he was going with Marcy and I. Lily participated by agreeing to be baby watched by Grandma Gail until I got home from work.

On Friday we headed down to the lake for a weekend of peace and quiet. Lily was a champ in the car and slept, ate and watched movies both there and back. At the lake she had fun playing with the dogs (and loudly pointing them all out to everyone) and going on the pontoon boat. She also enjoyed bunking with Mom & Dad on the floor of their room. No crib ... just a crib mattress. We awoke early Saturday morning to find Lily's leg sticking out from under our bed as she rolled underneath while sleeping ... she just won't lie still.

That is about all. We are all looking forward to a weekend at home (where we are all healthy). Despite my best efforts to convey and record what happens each week in this blog (it has been a great baby book and I look back to last year and I am thankful that we have persevered), neither Marcy or I have reflected often enough about how lucky we are to have such a precocious, personable and most importantly, healthy baby. Sometimes in the day to day activities of getting ready for school, making meals and entertaining and teaching her life lessons (like, no, you cannot through your milk and placemat on the floor at every meal) we can forget to thank our lucky stars and appreciate how fortunate we have been. So thank you lucky stars - we are exceedingly grateful.

Enjoy the pics and video - more dancing for you fans of disco.

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Ready for a swim.

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And a snack.


Some dancing. Press play.

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A little peek-a-boo with Grandpa Tom.

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More snacking.

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If only Grandma Gail were wearing that hat for Lily's entertainment.

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Reading with Aunt Kelly.

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Wearing Dad's hat.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

We are very lucky, and very grateful, to have the lilster in our lives. Tuesday mornings are my favorite time of the week. Kisses and hugs to all. e.

Anonymous said...

That bikini is ....there are just no words...does Lily wear a bikini diaper? Looks like fun at the lake...best wishes to Grandpa Tom...the dancing on the video is so cute....love you, d

Anonymous said...

Atleast you were able to find Lily after she rolled under the bed. Lily must take after those (Emilie) who have rolled under the bed before her (circa 20 years ago), but were not so easy to find. It's ok, it's not like mom panicked when she couldn't find Emilie...

Anonymous said...

i totally forgot that i too had rolled under the bed at one time. unfortunately, none of my appendages were visible... and, well... you know my mom.