I found Katie reading this while she sipped tea with Mr. Potato Head. Obviously it is great reading and Justin agrees!
We are starting her early on some superb literature. :)
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
A Recommendation by Katie
I found Katie reading this while she sipped tea with Mr. Potato Head. Obviously it is great reading and Justin agrees!
We are starting her early on some superb literature. :)
Monday, December 29, 2008
How do you get that ball?
Katie got a bouncy ball from the Dickens Family for Christmas this year-Thank you!
And one of the things that happens while she throws it around the kitchen is that it rolls under the cabinet...so we needed to teach Katie how to get it out. It was a fun process-too cute! So from the photos you can see Justin trying to explain where to move to be able to reach it. Then she finally gets it out and is overjoyed. And in conclusion...Daddy gets a kiss! Way to go Katie Grace you're a great problem solver!
Unfortunately....these are not the bubbles to buy!
I was reading "Real Simple" magazine and came across their recommendation of shapeable bubbles from Bath and Body Works. Their review was glowing and sounded really fun for little ones. So being the consumer I am and wanting to get Katie that "cool" gift for Christmas even at 19 months, I braved the mall and bought some-plus some blueberry body wash and bubbles. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend these for your little ones. :( The shapeable bubbles get stuck in their tin, and they can't be shaped into anything except a glob. Then the blueberry bubbles don't last more then a few splashes and moments. So even though Katie loves the "shaking" bubbles and the "blue" ones and it is great to see her face light up, I will try something else next time. Sorry "Real Simple" and B&BW. Not worth my money.
But, if anyone has another brand that has high sudsy bubbles and gives an incredible amount of fun-LET US KNOW!
Baby, Mama, Daddy...the nativity!
Thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Benson for this precious nativity for Katie...as you can tell she LOVES it! Really, it sits with her during her tea parties, while she reads books, in her tunnel and while she eats her snackes. I hope that every year, even as she gets older, she will love what the Navity represents. Jesus, choosing to come to earth knowing that He would die for the sins of the whole world. What a gracious, loving King we serve.
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas!
Love, Justin, Gi and Katie Grace
May Jesus be all that we ever need to have. Truly, Jesus is our All in All.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
I found Rudolph!
It never fails that when we color not all the colors stay on the paper :) ....do I hear an "amen"? But this time the colors looked awfully cute-perfectly placed by Katie Grace, and I love this reindeer!
Merry Christmas!
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Happy Birthday Justin!
Happy Birthday Handsome Husband!
Wow! Where have all the days of 08 gone? They seem to have flown by with our little one turning one, moving into the house on Serenity lane, having the college girls live with us, continuing with your new job...but overall, above all, I am EXTREMELY glad that I married you. You are becoming a most fantastic daddy and wonderful husband. I pray that there will be many many more birthdays to come. Heres to starting another decade! Good by 20's and hello 30's. :)
Katie and I LOVE you!
Wow! Where have all the days of 08 gone? They seem to have flown by with our little one turning one, moving into the house on Serenity lane, having the college girls live with us, continuing with your new job...but overall, above all, I am EXTREMELY glad that I married you. You are becoming a most fantastic daddy and wonderful husband. I pray that there will be many many more birthdays to come. Heres to starting another decade! Good by 20's and hello 30's. :)
Katie and I LOVE you!
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Two Katie Stories....
Money See, Monkey Do....18 months
1. Justin and I were straightening up the house one weekend, and we noticed that it was awfully quiet...so as any good parents would do, we dropped everything and went to find our adventurous 18 month old. Justin came upon her in the hallway with her teddy bear on the ground. She has been desiring to have all her toys in diapers, and Ted was no exception. Except this time, Katie had taken off Ted's diaper and found the thermometer we use when she is sick. Can you tell where this story is going? As Justin watched she was trying to take the bears temperature! She was putting the thermometer up the bears bottom! We could not believe it. I never would have thought that she understood what we were doing when she was sick when we'd try to find out if she had a fever...but I guess she is way smarter then I even know!
2. Katie LOVES to look around our property for the Canadian Geese "Honkers" and also the deer. Justin will take her on tractor rides and they will go searching for any animals that are brave enough to be in the open. One day as we were swinging on the swing set Justin asked Katie if she saw any deer. She thought and looking around really intently said, "no" as if she really knew what she was looking for! She looked just like a mini adult as she pondered his question. But I guess again she understands way more then we give her credit for!
1. Justin and I were straightening up the house one weekend, and we noticed that it was awfully quiet...so as any good parents would do, we dropped everything and went to find our adventurous 18 month old. Justin came upon her in the hallway with her teddy bear on the ground. She has been desiring to have all her toys in diapers, and Ted was no exception. Except this time, Katie had taken off Ted's diaper and found the thermometer we use when she is sick. Can you tell where this story is going? As Justin watched she was trying to take the bears temperature! She was putting the thermometer up the bears bottom! We could not believe it. I never would have thought that she understood what we were doing when she was sick when we'd try to find out if she had a fever...but I guess she is way smarter then I even know!
2. Katie LOVES to look around our property for the Canadian Geese "Honkers" and also the deer. Justin will take her on tractor rides and they will go searching for any animals that are brave enough to be in the open. One day as we were swinging on the swing set Justin asked Katie if she saw any deer. She thought and looking around really intently said, "no" as if she really knew what she was looking for! She looked just like a mini adult as she pondered his question. But I guess again she understands way more then we give her credit for!
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Precious Daddy and Katie time....
Most nights, Katie really wants DADDY to put her down for bedtime. I love it. I am so glad that she loves her Daddy. And now that she is expressing her opions more she would like Stitch the bunny and Ted the bear to join them in their reading/rocking time. Oh and don't forget to cover them up with a blanket.
I know these times will not last forever so we are trying to love them as long as possible!
I love you Justin and Katie Grace
I know these times will not last forever so we are trying to love them as long as possible!
I love you Justin and Katie Grace
Sweet Franklin Acadey Teacher friend!
Before we left for our trip to KS we had a visit from Jackie Rosolowski and her guys. We had such a fun time catching up and oh so glad to see them! Graham their baby boy is about 3 or so months younger then Katie, but look at what a giant Katie is! Graham--I am sure with your parents tallness you will someday tower over our Katie, Graham....hang in there buddy!
Jackie and I taught 5th grade together when we were both at FA. Now they live in TN and her husband is a music pastor in a small town. You all look great!
Anyway we are so glad you stayed with us and we got to catch up!
Oh and how were those pancakes???
Hugs,
Gi and Katie
PS from Gi----ignore my lack of shower and messy hair in the last photos....Sorry Jackie for not showering for the photo...what a mess I am~! At least you know that I did shower before Katie's nap when we were teaching! :)
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)