Where did you sleep last night?

An extremely busy long weekend has come to an end...

Lily had a good week at school, she completed lots of art projects and decorating for Halloween.

Friday, Lily visited with Aunt Kelly (in town for the weekend), Grandma Gail & Grandpa Tom, before heading over to Grandpa Maurice's & Grandma Phyllis' for a sleepover - Mom and Dad went to an engagement party in D.C. Lily ate well and slept well on her Dora bed. Mom and Dad picked Lil up around noon on Saturday, only to take her to Grandma Gail & Grandpa Tom's house for another sleepover - Mom and Dad went to a wedding in Leesburg. After a packed day of mainly playing inside due to the rain, Lily went to bed early, and woke up to some sunshine and outdoor play on the swing and her tricycle. Mom and Dad got back early afternoon, and hung out for the rest of the day with Aunt Kelly, and Aunt Tracy and Uncle Stan (who just got back from Germany). After a fun-filled day, we finally made our way home. Fortunately, Mom had off today, so Lily got to hang around the house and decorate for Halloween.

Can't recall if this has been reported but Lily's latest phrase is "Oh No!" whenever she sees anything out of order or wrong - she is somewhat of a drama queen. ;)

Back to school tomorrow...


Playing in the sand part of her sand and water table.


Eating some bread during a play break.


Drinking some of Aunty Kelly's water.


Coming back from the swing with Marcy.


Putting up some Halloween decorations.


Getting them just right.


Here is Lily finishing off the decorations but then realizing that Dora (the doll) has gone off exploring without her.

You're Going To Make Lonesome When You Go

Busy, busy weekend. Lil finished up a great week at school and then had a nice day Friday with Marcy. They ran some errands and then prepared for Lil's big sleepover at Grandma Maurice's and Grandma Phyllis' house - Marcy and I had dinner out with friends and a show. We missed her but she apparently didn't really seem to mind that we left her. She had a great time with G & G and is looking forward to a reprise this weekend when Marcy and I are out of pocket again.

On Saturday we visited with John and MIchelle and Hayley and Cole for a birthday dinner for John. Lily had fun running around with Hayley and Cole. Then on Sunday, Marcy and I went to the Redskin's game so John and Michelle were kind enought to babysit Lil. She had a great time with them and would probably be happy to move in with Hayley. They have a great time together.

Oh, and for all the bad things I was thinking about Casio and our camera last week, I take them back. Four days after sending in the camera to be fixed, it was back in our hands and working like new. So enjoy the pics and video. Until next week.

P.S. For some addt'l Lily pics with her friends Hayley and Cole, go to www.3foldfun.blogspot.com



Intently working on a puzzle.


Marcy and I went to the Redskin's game on Sunday but Lil was all decked out.


On the playground ...


riding the swing.


Gypsy and Lily keeping an eye on the backyard.


Horsing around.


Running around with Gypsy's penguin.


Playing soccer with her Dora soccer ball.


Playing outside with Marcy.

I Turn My Camera On

... and it does not go on. Due to technical difficulties, we don't have that many pictures for you this week. Our camera is in the shop so we may be a bit short on photos and video for the next few weeks.

Pretty quiet week but for a short bout of diarrhea and fever. Lil stayed home from school on Thursday, and Aunt Tracy came over to babysit - they had tons of fun especially in light of the fact that it was technically a 'sick day.' :) Fortunately, Lily got over her sickness pretty quickly.

Friday, Lily had her two year appt with the pediatrician. She weighed in at 29 pounds, no pics sitting on the scale because she now stands on the scale like a big girl. Lil was not too happy to be at the pediatrician, once again - fortunately for her she is off the hook until September 2007, we are hoping it will be a more pleasant visit then.

Over the weekend, Lily kept busy with some errands, and playing with all of her toys. Hopefully we will have more pics to show next week. Have a good week!



"Do I look cute even like this?"


Playing with something ... I am not sure what that is.


Doing some work.

I Call Your Name

We have recoverd from Lily's birthday and are busy playing with all her new toys. This past weekend we went down to the Lake for one more weekend of summer. We had a great time and Lily got some quality time with Grandma Gail, Grandpa Tom, Aunt Tracy and Uncle Stan. The water was a bit cold but we had fun on the boats and Lil loved riding the Sea Doo.

Unfortunately, the battery on our camera died so we have very few pictures this week. We do have one cute video though of Lily playing peek-a-boo.

Lil does a lot of funny things on a regular basis - she is quite the clown. We are so used to these things that they usually don't make it to the blog. But, in the effort to maintain this blog as a complete record for posterity, I would be remiss if I failed to record the latest ... Lil has decided that calling me Dad is just not enough. This morning Marcy was dressing Lily for school and she heard me coming in from walking the dog. She starts to yell, "Dad, Dad" and when I make it up to her room she points to me and yells "Dooart". I have a feeling that when she really wants my attention now I am going to be referred to as "Dooart".

Enjoy the pictures and video.

Dooart


Working on a masterpiece.


Playing her new matching game.


Riding in the car.

Two More Years

Lily is officially 2 years old!! We celebrated Lily's birthday this weekend with a small party and accumulation of many more toys!! Lily had fun partying with her friend Hayley, who enthusiastically assisted Lily with opening her gifts! She has added to her fleet with a tricycle (courtesy of Grandma Gail and Grandpa Tom), and a scooter from the parents. She loves the tricycle, she isn't so sure about the scooter - we hope to have her on it by her 3rd birthday. Grandpa Maurice and Grandma Phyllis gifted her with a water and sand table which Lily loves, and which will most definitely require a bath after use. She also added to her indoor collection with an easel (from Cousin Emilie), games (from Great Aunt Donna and Great Uncle Stephen), dollhouse (from Great Aunt Paula and Great Uncle John), a wooden train and Little Engine That Could Book (from Poppa Syd and Grandman Essie) and vaccuum (from A. Kelly). Blue's Clues cake and ice cream was had by all.

Needless to say, we needed Sunday to check out all of the new toys, and recover from the festivities.

After a weekend of partying, things have finally quieted down and Lily is back at school teaching the 1 year olds in her class a thing or two... Enjoy the pictures and video.

Oh, Lil also wanted to wish a happy birthday to Cousin Stephanie.


A gift from Aunt Kelly. Lily expressing her displeasure at the thought of more chores.


A singing dog from Bubbie. Lil is still just a little bit afraid of this toy.


Checking out some new threads from Aunt Tracy and Uncle Stan.


Lil's friend Hayley helping to open a dollhouse from Lil's Great Aunt Paula and Great Uncle John.


Coming to grips with being two.


Happy Birthday! Blwing candles out all by herself.


Blue's Clues cake ... hmmm, it was delicious.


Making cake and ice cream soup.


Working on a masterpiece on the easel from Cousin Emilie.


Lil riding her new wheels from Grandma Gail and Grandpa Tom. Notice her pushing the hhelping hand away at the end!


See you next week.