Winter 2009

Winter 2009

As I update this page the flowers are blooming and the sound of lawnmowers buzz through the open windows. It is spring in Minneapolis. But I still have winter photos to share. The spring ones will come soon. Above is Lily & I at our 1st annual neighborhood Winter Warmer. It took place at Hiawatha Park, down the street. They had ice skating, face painting (notice Lil's cheek) and horse-drawn hayrides. It was the perfect thing to get us out of the house and break up the winter duldrums.

Jacintha has practiced sitting up so much that she's really got it down now.

We did a quick trip to the Winter Carnival in Saint Paul this year. It was a gorgeous day and by the time we got there most of the ice sculptures were half melted. But this throne was still standing string. Lily was pretending she was the queen of the carnival waving to her people.

Welcome to my Snow Palace! Daddy and I built this together and it has a tunnel I can go through. The best part are the ice jewels decorating the palace!

Jacintha gets ready for her first swim at Grandpa Lang's birthday party.

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year from our princesses!

Here's one of Jacintha in the Johnny-Jump-Up and Lily getting in on the action. Be patient, it takes a little while for the video to load.

Time Flies - November - December 08

Merry Christmas!
A bout of stomach flu slowed us down a bit this holiday season, but the girls were full of enough cheer for us all. Lilian was super excited about Santa's arrival this year. She was also very helpful putting up the tree. And, you'll see we made cookies and everything! These were the days when Jacintha (or "J" as she's often called) was content to stay put and play with whatever was given to her. Those days are over as you'll see in my next posting. But until then - enjoy the photos from the end of 2009!

At 7 months, Jacintha sits up straight and army crawls across the floor. She can pretty much get to anywhere she wants to go.

Christmas day at the Langs. Josh at the kids table with Austin, Hallie & Jordan.

Christmas Eve at Aunt Ramona's in N. Mpls.

First stop Christmas Eve - the Allen Family. Jaden, Lily & Joy were fast friends!

Jacintha & Ian meet.

Making gingerbread cookies for Santa. Lily's becoming quite the pro in the kitchen.

(This one's for you grandpa Binning!)

Below are photos from our Thanksgiving visit to Whitewater...

Jacintha gets to know her Wisconsin grandparents.

The cousins - Lilian, Jaden & Reece get cozy.

Some quality time with Aunt Judy

A visit to the horses down the road. Always a highlight to visiting the grandparents in the country.

Walking back from the horses, Lily tries out Jaden's scooter. "Mom, watch how fast I can go!"

Early November - A photo shoot with Kevin Davis.
(Lilian 4, Jacintha 6mo.)

James & Lily goofing around for the camera.

Not to be outdone, Jacintha goofs off too!

If you have the time, here's J nearing the end of her sitting still phase. It takes a while for the video to load so please be patient. It's worth the wait. :)