We made it through the funeral Saturday and are plugging along. Today we said goodbye to Maddie and Annie's cousins Amanda and Spencer. They were a complete joy while they were here. Spencer had fun playing the Wii and Amanda had fun shopping. We all played a few rounds of "blew-it" or "dice" and Scrabble. They enjoyed being with the girls. Maddie and Spencer had a lot of fun together playing with the Wii and Amanda played Polly Pockets and doll's with her. We were very sad to see them go. We have tentative plans to see them again next summer for a trip to the east coast.
Annalise Renee met her Great Aunt Renee (and Uncle Bob) on Saturday. Renee gave her a very special gift; her mothers baby ring. It's very special that Annie can recieve this from her Great Aunt Renee. I hope Annie (and Maddie too) have the opportunity to spend time with Renee like I did as a child. We had so much fun baking cookies together. I can't wait for the girls to have that experience too. She also met her Great Grandpa Edelmaier. He loves the girls so much and it was nice to see them together again. She also met her other Great Unlce Rich and Great Aunt Debbie.
A day before Amanda and Spencer came we said goodbye to the Jacksons. It's always sad to see the Jacksons go because we enjoy them so much. Madeline idolizes her cousins Maggie and Jack. We're looking forward to seeing them in late spring this next year. We're beginning to plan a Fort Robinson/Boulder trip. We hope to see the other cousins Chad and Toni and their kids Conrad and Carter while we're in Fort Robinson. Maddie had so much fun with them June 2006 that she can't wait to see them again.
The girls are doing well otherwise. Madeline is looking forward to going back to school next week (and I can't wait to get back to work!). Annie has been spreading out her daytime feedings and that will make nursing during the day at daycare much easier. She just went through a growth spurt and we're looking forward to the developmental changes in her near future. She's talking so much and sitting up in her new Bumbo seat really well. She loves to chew on her fists and stare at us from across the room. She's starting to grab things and can almost get them into her mouth. She's been batting at toys for a while now but getting much better at her aim. In just a few weeks she will start rice cereal! I can't believe how quickly she's growing up.
Equally amazing is that Madeline is growing up too. Madeline has become much more independent and self supportive since she's been at home with Annie and me. She is taking more responsibility for herself and helping with family tasks like setting the dinner table and picking up after herself. She is also getting better at accepting things as less than perfect. We've been working with her on that and she's becoming more accepting when things are not quite as perfect as she'd like.
So as we head into 2007 we face many new joys, challenges and changes. We wish you and your family the best in this new year.
Annalise Renee met her Great Aunt Renee (and Uncle Bob) on Saturday. Renee gave her a very special gift; her mothers baby ring. It's very special that Annie can recieve this from her Great Aunt Renee. I hope Annie (and Maddie too) have the opportunity to spend time with Renee like I did as a child. We had so much fun baking cookies together. I can't wait for the girls to have that experience too. She also met her Great Grandpa Edelmaier. He loves the girls so much and it was nice to see them together again. She also met her other Great Unlce Rich and Great Aunt Debbie.
A day before Amanda and Spencer came we said goodbye to the Jacksons. It's always sad to see the Jacksons go because we enjoy them so much. Madeline idolizes her cousins Maggie and Jack. We're looking forward to seeing them in late spring this next year. We're beginning to plan a Fort Robinson/Boulder trip. We hope to see the other cousins Chad and Toni and their kids Conrad and Carter while we're in Fort Robinson. Maddie had so much fun with them June 2006 that she can't wait to see them again.
The girls are doing well otherwise. Madeline is looking forward to going back to school next week (and I can't wait to get back to work!). Annie has been spreading out her daytime feedings and that will make nursing during the day at daycare much easier. She just went through a growth spurt and we're looking forward to the developmental changes in her near future. She's talking so much and sitting up in her new Bumbo seat really well. She loves to chew on her fists and stare at us from across the room. She's starting to grab things and can almost get them into her mouth. She's been batting at toys for a while now but getting much better at her aim. In just a few weeks she will start rice cereal! I can't believe how quickly she's growing up.
Equally amazing is that Madeline is growing up too. Madeline has become much more independent and self supportive since she's been at home with Annie and me. She is taking more responsibility for herself and helping with family tasks like setting the dinner table and picking up after herself. She is also getting better at accepting things as less than perfect. We've been working with her on that and she's becoming more accepting when things are not quite as perfect as she'd like.
So as we head into 2007 we face many new joys, challenges and changes. We wish you and your family the best in this new year.
2 comments:
I love the picture of you, Ryan, Amanda, & Spencer!! Very cute!
i love that picture!! hahaha. yeah i thought your blog was adoreable so i had to make one too. even though i'm sure i'll forget about it and never use it haha.
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