Little snow, big shovel...

Snow Day

Today it snowed all day, leaving about 6 inches of snow on the ground. Lillian and I went out walked around outside. I threw snow on her with a snow shovel, which made her laugh. She asked for the shovel and tried to return fire. We ended up at the coffee shop down the road. The hot chocolate was "too hot". Otis Redding's "These Arms of Mine" came on the stereo and I held Lil while it played singing along to what parts of the song I remember.

When we got back home I played it again. Lil looked up and said, "This was at the coffee shop!".

A morning with Lillian

"There's a letter. There's an O and an O and an O..."

- Lillian while eating Cheerios

Christmas at Uncle Tom's Caboose (New Hampshire)

This year we had a special Christmas - we spent it with my Uncle Tom at his caboose - a favorite person and a favorite place.

We enjoyed being with him and my mom and dad (Grammy and Papa) and Lillian's Uncle Bobby and Aunt Nelly. It was just a good time, all-around, in every way.

Here's a bit of the story in photos....

Just to give a bit of context:

Lillian in the first picture was, on her own volition, "making snow angles" - she didn't really understand that the particular area of snow she chose wasn't really all that conducive to such activity - and she didn't care.

This just gives you an idea of the kitchen in the caboose. My uncle recently remodeled the kitchen and he kept it "caboosey" enough - but very functional and beautiful.

Final photo: Lil, me and Uncle Tom.

Christmas 2009 Stories

While at a restaurant, Mom had colored a snowman on the placemat. Someone was using a vacuum nearby and Lillian covered the snowman and said "I'll protect you Frosty". When we asked what kind of hat the snowman had she said "A magic one!"

Lil was eating a pear in Mom's lap while at the Blue Caboose kitchen. Grammy arrived from the hotel, coming into the kitchen. Lil said to Mom, "I'm all done," took off her bib and ran over to Grammy. "Grammy, I want a cookie."

Playing on the Big Piano at FAO Schwarz

Lillian at the Doctor

After getting a shot and crying she said to the nurse, "That's not very nice."  Later she got a lollipop, "That's very nice!"

I slept through most of Mississippi

Cousin Drummer Team

Reading to the cats

Reading to the cats

Lillian looks up at us while in the bath and says, "I'm listening to the baby". She was using a water bottle for a stethoscope.

"You have a baby in your tummy, Lillian?", I asked.

"Yeah"

Lillian in the bath

Lillian says "I'm a statue" and stands and pours out the cup she has.  Where did she learn that?

Sunday with Lillian

You love reading. Today we found you in your room with a book on your lap, "reading" to yourself.

You figured out you can hide in the kitchen cabinets.

Halloween at Sani's

You where at Sani's this year for Halloween. Your aunt Becca made you a Mei (from My Neighbor Totoro) costume.  Here are some pictures of you that Becca took:

 

Love, Your Dad

Our Fish

There are two gold fish in the pond in the backyard. You named one Zero and mom suggested Zip for the other one.