Rockin' in Rhythm

Overall it was a nice week and weekend and despite the freezing cold weekend, we kept the kids busy, and it was nice to stay close to home before the Turkey Day rush!

On Friday, Lily had picture day at her school, and I happened to bring Jack and they each had individual pictures taken and a picture together - we will see how they turn out. Lily was great, Jack was a little confused and did not like the photo lady poking at him with the stick that was supposed to be tickling him. We spent the rest of the day indoors playing with many toys, as it was very chilly outside.

On Saturday, Lily went to her friend Madeliene's birthday party where they played in the indoor moonbounce, painted tea cups, and played dress up. Later that day, we visited Ikea, and Lily had her first visit to the children's drop off playground area - she was very excited and had a great time. (Great activity on a freezing cold day!) Later, Grandma Phyllis and Grandpa Maurice brought dinner over - chinese chicken, Lily's favorite.

On Sunday, Lily went over to Grandma Phyllis' and Grandpa Maurice's for some play time. Later in the day, upon Lily's return, Mom, Jack and Lily headed over to Madeliene's house for some more bouncing and hanging out. Madeliene has a sister Claire who is 3 months older than Jack so they walked/crawled circles around eachother. Upon Stuart's return from the Ravens game, he joined us for pizza!

Kelly flew into town today and is in charge of Lily and Jack tomorrow for most of the day. Many more family members will be arriving during the week, we will have a full post-Turkey report next Monday.

Lily and Jack want to send out Happy Thanksgiving wishes to everyone!





Lily and Jack at the local piggly wiggly.


Jack checking out the peroggie.


Riding his car.


Lily playing a game with Grandma Phyllis.


Jack in the ball pit.


More dancing.


Lily climbing her first tree with the assistance of Grandpa Maurice.


A little Zingo with Aunt Kelly.

Speeding Up To Slow Down

A pretty quiet week here ... not much to report. A couple of visits with both sets of Grandparents. A birthday dinner for Great Grandma Katie. A little ballet. A little school. A little nanny time with Beatrice for Jack.

Let's see what we can tell you ... Jack got his first real shoes this week. He is trying to walk and sort of took a couple of steps tonight. He is eating like a champ - tofu, beans, cereal, bread, everything and he finally is getting down the feeding himself routine. He is still sleeping well and is down to three bottles per day - real milk has begun but he is on formula for another two weeks or so.

Lily is doing great. Her vocabulary is expanding by the day and she loves to read and draw. She is very busy and is very excited about Thanksgiving, Hanukah and Christmas. She is quite the little helper with Jack and loves her brother and she can always make him smile.

They a quite the duo ... a lot of fun but a lot of work. That free will thing is really overrated with children.

Until next week ... here are some pics and video. We got new, faster internet this week so we should have more videos from now on since they upload about twenty times faster.

Have a good week.


Looking pensive.


Jack showing off his new shoes.


Playing with some toys.


A family portrait.


Bathing ...


Checking out some nursery rhymes.

Things Have Changed

This week brought great news on the political front (for some), and Lily's choice of candidate won! In addition to helping Dad vote on Tuesday, her school also held a mini election - we will be saving her Obama ballot! Obama won the popular vote in the Rainbow Bear room by a margin of 6-1.

On Friday, Lily and Jack had a great time visiting with Mom's friend Ms. Tara, her daughter Kate who is 4 months old, and Mackie the dog. We had beautiful Saturday weather, so Lily spent some time outside, and Jack took a nice long afternoon nap. He goes back and forth between 1 and 2 naps a day. On Sunday, Lily went to see Madagascar 2 with friend Naomi, joined by the moms. Lily loved the popcorn, twizzlers, and - oh yeah - the movie although she was a little scared by "the fire and lava." Her favorite part of the movie was the song "I Like to Move It, Move It" although her version is "I Like to Movie Movie." Sunday afternoon Aunt Tracy, Uncle Stan and cousin Casey came over for a visit and we got in some playground time. We were later joined by Grandma Gail and Grandpa Tom for dinner. (Casey may have some pictures to share with you of the weekend once they return to CO tomorrow - check the WavyWard blog to the right. We were a little slack with the camera this week.)

Have a good week!


Getting ready to go out.


Riding around in his sister's pink car.


Jack wearing Lil's fish hat with Grandma Gail.


Uncle Stan reading to Lil.

Young Americans

Early post this week due to Stuart going to the Redskins game for Monday Night Football...

Friday morning, Lily and her classmates paraded through the school and then sang some Halloween songs for the crowd. Although Lily was a little shy at first, she warmed up by the end. Jack clapped through most of the show. Friday night brought trick-or-treating. While Lily did end up with a lot of candy, it was touch and go for awhile as to whether she would end up with any. She was a bit of a scaredy cat, and was pretty much scared of anyone wearing a mask, or any house decorated in any spooky manner. In any event, she scored some sugar, and her favorite this year are starbursts.

On Saturday, we played in the backyard and then headed over to Grandma Gail and Grandpa Tom's to hang with Casey. Casey is scooting along, and is trying her best to keep up with Jack. Sunday was filled with play in the basement, Lily running errands with Stuart including a haircut at Cartoon Cuts (for Lily, not Stuart), a bike ride, and then some impromptu playing with neighbors Madelyne and Claire.

Lily and Jack want to send out special birthday hugs and kisses to Great Aunt Donna who is celebrating her birthday on Tuesday. And speaking of Tuesday, Lily and Jack want to remind their (American) readership to vote! We are hoping for good news Tuesday night/Wednesday morning...


A halloween family portrait.


Lily and her classmates all dressed up.


The Gremlins.


So Halloween night I heard some papers rustling upstairs after Lil when to bed and thought nothing of it. Later, when I checked in on her, she had dragged her balloon with the attached paper bag into her room. She was holding on tight when this pic was taken.


Examining the haul the next morning.


In the backyard on our 70 degree November 1 day.


Lil in her big girl booster seat.


Lil following Casey, following Jack, following Ivan.




Getting a haircut ...