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November 15, 2007

Changes...

So, I'm trying to get better so here's another post. I know, I know. You're probably thinking OMG!! He's losing his mind. That makes 2 posts in 2 weeks!! Well, believe it, it's true. I couldn't help myself!

Danielle had her picture taken at school a couple of weeks ago. The picture was great so I just had to share it. I think the best thing about the pictures was that it really showed the changes that have taken place since last years picture. Last years pic was so childish and chubby and babyish and this year, her looks are more refined and she looks like such a big girl! I've included a small album....OK, last years pic and this years pic, so that you all can see at least the visual changes.

In addition to the visual changes, she really has changed a lot in her understanding of things going on around her. We can actually talk to her at our level. Just a few days ago, she pointed something out to me. I don't remember exactly what it was but I do remember thinking that it was mighty observant of her so I responded by saying "You're right honey, that is cute!".

We are off to Cancun for a much needed Thanksgiving holiday with family. We are all looking forward to having a break and just enjoying some R&R. I'm sure there will be more pictures soon, maybe even a video! Of course, that's assuming I remember how to edit video:(

Posted by Ken at 09:11 AM | Comments (3)

November 01, 2007

Halloween 2007

Updates at last!! Here is the latest on Danielle. She continues to grow and grow. She is up to about 38 inches and still about 34ish lbs. She is still doing gymnastics, tap and ballet. Her coordination has improved immensely from her gymnastics class. Over the summer, we couldn't get her on a trampoline and now we can get her off. In school, she continues to learn really cute songs and is writing her letters. Her vocabulary has also improved (although she was already doing really well in that department). In the mornings, we write a 3-letter word on her chalkboard and help her sound it out. She actually does really well on her own but occasionally needs a little help.

Danielle's Aunt Jessica was recently out for a visit. They were inseparable all weekend and it was obvious that she really enjoyed spending time with her Aunt. We. also, enjoyed having her visit. Auntie Jessice needs to come back out more often :)

This year, we decided to ask Danielle what she wanted to be for Halloween. She quickly told us that she wanted to be Cinderella. Despite all my attempts, I could not get her to change her mind. Don't get me wrong, I didn't want her to change her mind. I also did not want to buy her the costume only to have her change her mind a week later! So, Cinderalla it was. The photo album includes pictures from the pumpkin patch with Auntie Jessica, the annual Halloween party at Sareena's house and her Halloween 'festivities' at school. Click on her photo above or here to see the photos.

Lastly, last year, I included the previous years pic at the pumpkin patch measuring stick. This year, I forgot to add the previous years pics to the album. To view last years album, go here.

Posted by Ken at 09:55 PM | Comments (2)