Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Life Since Christmas

In the weeks since Christmas, despite the post-holiday letdown, there have been some high points. These include a very popular hand-me-down from a family at our church - namely, the purple car pictured above (note George Monkey; he is still quite popular).
Another highlight was the purchase of her first potty chair (no, she is not potty trained, but she certainly does think this novelty is a thrill).
And other than that, life is pretty much status quo... for now. Stay tuned for more excitement in the next seven weeks or so as we prepare for the arrival of Baby Brother!

Christmas @ Gramma & Grampa's

Over New Year's, we celebrated Christmas with Daddy's side of the family in Illinois. Some highlights from that weekend are pictured here. Above, an Elmo microwave as demonstrated by Aunt Aimee...
A dr. kit (yes, apparently all drs. wear glasses?)
And her very first dollhouse!

Christmas @ Nana & Papa's

This Christmas was Linnea's first celebrating with Mommy's side of the family in New York. Above and below are shots of some of her favorite Christmas gifts - a stuffed "George Monkey" (a.k.a. Curious George) and an indoor playtent from Nana & Papa.
Below are shots of her favorite parts of the trip, though - love and adoration for her cousins Evan (age 10) and Kelsey (age 8).

PS - Yes, we did dress her while we were away; it is sheer coincidence that she is in her pajamas in all of these shots. I swear.

Christmas Card Attempts

Those of you who received our Christmas card may have noticed that the photo of Linnea was rather "autumnal" in nature. This series of pictures should explain quite clearly why that was...

Her poor father even tried on a completely different day, hoping her mood would have changed enough to allow for that one perfect shot...
Alas, it was not meant to be.

Sunday, November 1, 2009

Annual Apple Orchard Trip

This afternoon was our annual Edwards Apple Orchard outing with the Scholtens girls.
Above with Carina & Anna busily eating - I mean, picking - apples...
Below, a highlight of the day - Linnea's first horsey ride. She didn't even mind the smell.

Halloween

Linnea the Bunny Rabbit hopped around the Rockford area visiting family this Halloween. Above, trick-or-treating at Great-Gramma Branca's and below, visiting Cousin Hunter (a.k.a. Elmo).
Below, you can see that Hunter's playroom was as big a hit as any candy obtained on this outing...

The Last Three Months

I'll spare you the excuses for the three-month absence and just get to the photos... Above, a Labor Day weekend visit from cousins Jack & Chris, along with Aunt Aline & Uncle Mike. Below, a visit later that month from Great-Gramma (not pictured) and Great-Grampa Daniels from Minneapolis.
Below, a mid-October trip to Michigan to see Cousin Evan's football game and visit the pumpkin patch.
"Driving" the tractor with Cousin Kelsey...
Despite all of these visits and visitors, still bonding daily with good ol' Maya :).