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Monday, May 13, 2013
After the Deluge
THE water has long since receded and the retention pond is back to normal.
Liesel and EJ take Their First Steps
LIESEL took her first steps today, May 13, 2013 at around 1:15. Steps? More like strides! She cruised down a hall and back.
Not to be outdone, EJ did it too! He did it just now. As in while Dad was uploading her photos. He had to rename the post!
Mom takes Dad to task about it being their "first" steps. Technically, she is correct. They have both taken a few steps at a time before while supporting themselves by holding onto furniture. But this was the first time they walked with purpose and confidence. Their was nothing slow or tentative about it.
Liesel grabbed the walker and lit down the hall with the intention of being at the end of the hall. While Dad was doing his best MJ impression to grab the camera off the mantle and gets some pictures, leaping from a sitting position at the desk and over the playspace, she wheeled it around and headed back.
Once Dad got the pictures, Buddy, fussing from the boredom of the playspace, was let out to roam free. With Dad back at the computer Buddy grabbed his walker and duplicated her efforts.
Again, these were actual strides with the purpose of getting to another location. These were in no way trials or practice. They moved boldly and with a gate suggesting far more experience than they have had. Moreover, Dad did not encourage them and only intervened when Buggy's walker got stuck on the mantle pavers.
And, no, Buddy does not have four legs. It is warm today so Dad left the sleeper undone to keep him comfortable.
Not to be outdone, EJ did it too! He did it just now. As in while Dad was uploading her photos. He had to rename the post!
Mom takes Dad to task about it being their "first" steps. Technically, she is correct. They have both taken a few steps at a time before while supporting themselves by holding onto furniture. But this was the first time they walked with purpose and confidence. Their was nothing slow or tentative about it.
Liesel grabbed the walker and lit down the hall with the intention of being at the end of the hall. While Dad was doing his best MJ impression to grab the camera off the mantle and gets some pictures, leaping from a sitting position at the desk and over the playspace, she wheeled it around and headed back.
Once Dad got the pictures, Buddy, fussing from the boredom of the playspace, was let out to roam free. With Dad back at the computer Buddy grabbed his walker and duplicated her efforts.
Again, these were actual strides with the purpose of getting to another location. These were in no way trials or practice. They moved boldly and with a gate suggesting far more experience than they have had. Moreover, Dad did not encourage them and only intervened when Buggy's walker got stuck on the mantle pavers.
And, no, Buddy does not have four legs. It is warm today so Dad left the sleeper undone to keep him comfortable.
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Laughing with Liesel
MOM knows how to tickle a smile out of her!
Buggy and Buddy both love to empty the basket of all of their toys.
Buggy and Buddy both love to empty the basket of all of their toys.
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| Mission accomplished. Moving on now. |
Happy Birthday Aunt Laurie
MAY seems to be birthday month. Dad's sister Laurie celebrates the anniversary of her 20th birthday today. And his mom is having one on the 26th (she will be 20 again too).
The New Family looks forward to seeing them all for Christmas.
The New Family looks forward to seeing them all for Christmas.
Happy Birthday Opa
MOTHER'S day was also Opa's birthday. The New Family visited with him while he recuperates from knee surgery in the hospital. After his first discharge, the doctor determined a manipulation was necessary for him to heal properly, so he is spending some more time in in-patient rehabilitation.
Mom's brother, sister-in-law, and their three daughters were present to help celebrate.
The Twins are popular party guests.
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| Black forest cake for his birthday |
Mom's brother, sister-in-law, and their three daughters were present to help celebrate.
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| Cousin Amelia with EJ. |
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| Aunt Heather with Liesel. |
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| Uncle Dave. |
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| Jorie and Hannah. |
The Twins are popular party guests.
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