January 29, 2005

framing the house

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On Thursday Kate and Maddie crafted a house from every linen, pillow, and available article of clothing. The finished product was a sight to behold.

Posted by Patrick at 08:55 AM

January 27, 2005

Kate and Maddie

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Kate's all ears as Maddie explains a term in one of their books.

Posted by Patrick at 09:45 AM

January 25, 2005

rice cereal

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Who knew rice could be so much fun...and so amazingly messy?

Posted by Patrick at 12:41 PM

January 24, 2005

lost in Hogwarts

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Beth hit the gift jackpot this weekend: a foldout model of Hogwarts, complete with all of the story's characters. Already this has propelled dramatic play to new levels.

Posted by Patrick at 01:18 PM

January 22, 2005

the swing's the thing

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Abby still digs the swing. If you refer to the September archive, you can see how much she's grown.

Posted by Patrick at 05:06 PM

January 20, 2005

yoga for kids

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Abby curiously watches as Kate assumes the turtle pose.

Posted by Patrick at 12:14 PM

January 19, 2005

five months

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Abby is five months old today.

Posted by Patrick at 05:10 PM

January 17, 2005

inverted turtle

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This weekend Abby discovered the ectasy of turning onto her tummy...and the agony of getting stuck there.

Posted by Patrick at 10:30 AM

January 16, 2005

winter beautiful

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Posted by Patrick at 09:02 AM

January 14, 2005

a glimpse

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I anticipate more of this. Isn't this cool?

Posted by Patrick at 02:42 PM

January 13, 2005

death roll

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This poor, unwitting elephant never saw it coming.

Posted by Patrick at 01:45 PM

stylin'

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"I look good in hats, don't ya think?"

Posted by Patrick at 08:56 AM

January 12, 2005

eye contact

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The picture says it all.

Posted by Patrick at 01:51 PM

January 11, 2005

cannonball

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She needs a little work on her tuck, but overall I give it a five.

Posted by Patrick at 10:03 AM

January 10, 2005

cloaked

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Aunt Erin and Uncle David hooked an imaginative Kate up; or, I should say, hooked Hermione up.

Posted by Patrick at 02:09 PM

January 09, 2005

learning with leap

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"I just learned to write an 'a' all by myself." Thanks, Papa Kelly, for the great Christmas gift.

Posted by Patrick at 10:27 AM

January 08, 2005

into the element

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A recent cold front, of course by Dallas meaures, and a recent birthday...

Posted by Patrick at 06:05 PM

January 06, 2005

little eater

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You'd think we were starving the poor child. Abby loved her first cup of rice cereal.

Posted by Patrick at 08:31 AM

January 05, 2005

fun new blocks

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Abby is reaching for and grasping objects when on her tummy now.

Posted by Patrick at 01:47 PM