Learning to Write Her Name

3 & 1/2 Yr Old Stream of Consciousness

Braids

All of the sudden she lets us put braids in her hair. This has been off limits since day one.

Yo Gabba Gabba

Amelia's new favorite show is Yo Gabba Gabba. As you might be able to guess the theme of the show is Dance Party. I wish I had her energy.

Archie Comes to Visit

Amelia hosted Archie for a play date a few weeks ago.


She loves Archie but wasn't real crazy about sharing her toys with him. Here she is showing him how to play and then seconds later taking the toy from him.

Valentines Chocolate Overload

Thanks Kim and Pat for this great chocolate rose.


Later that night Amelia enjoyed her Dad's molten chocolate cake. So good.

Nightmare Wings

Amelia has been going around whispering "I am your worst nightmare" for several weeks. This was a little strange at first until we realized she picked it up from the Mulan movie and the dragon - voiced over by Eddie Murphy. So now it doesn't seem so scary.

Sleepy time with alex

Amelia played at Alex's house this weekend. The kids were quiet for while so when I went to check on them I found them snuggled up in Alex's bed.

Voting with dad

Check out my new shades

Sunday morning painting

Our Pansy

I love this picture but hate the fact that she looks like she could be 12 years old here.

Open Day at Ballet

At the Studio With Uncle Mike

Amelia had a great time with Mike at his studio.


She kept adding clay "diamonds" to the sculpture of this lady and other things to make her a perfect princess.

Snow Play in Santa Fe

We had a great time playing on the sled hill near Ski Santa Fe. Watch Emma and Amelia making their way down the mountain:

Happy New Year

We just returned from Santa Fe where we saw Mike and Lynn.

Amelia has visited three times now (not counting once in-utero). You can see previous trips here: 2005 and 2006

Amelia was an excellent traveler and had a wonderful time. She really enjoyed playing with Lynn and dressing up in her "Mulan Clothes." Check out those great slippers. Watch for more pictures this week.

Christmas Morning Surprise

Hi Santa

Amelia has met the good guy on two occasions this season. If you ask her she will whisper to you what she asked for. Right now Santa is coming in fairly handy for us as a behavior modification tool. He is always watching and the threat of no presents or coal and rocks in a stocking have some effect on her her behavior. But she is growing tired of waiting.

Winter princess

Checking out Santa at coits