Back in the US after 12 years abroad, our website now chronicles our adventures as re-patriates and soon-to-be parents.

14 MONTHS OLD TODAY
24 APRIL 2010 ARCHIVE
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Violet is 14 months today, and is practicing her walking.  She unfortunately has conjunctivitis, hence the red puffy eyes.  Her vocab words are still "Hi" and "Mama", but she's now waving hello and goodbye without being prompted, as well as blowing kisses.

VIOLET GETS A PACKAGE 
21 APRIL 2010

Today Violet received a package from her cousins Jacob and Joshua.  Naturally she seemed to enjoy the box as much as the gift itself.

MOM AND DAD VISIT LEXINGTON 
7 - 14 APRIL 2010
Mom and Dad came out from California to visit for a week.  Included in their visit was a very exciting racing day at Keeneland, where fortunately more money was won than lost.  I think ...  (Click on the photo to view full album)

HAPPY EASTER
4 APRIL 2010
The sun came out and we enjoyed a warm and beautiful Easter Sunday afternoon in Ruth and Charlie's backyard.  (Click on photo to view full album)

13 MONTHS OLD TODAY
24 MARCH 2010
             

Violet is 13 months old today!  Her favourite words are "Hi" and "Mama", although she still says them indiscriminately to cabinets, her toys, etc.  She's adept at pulling up and scooting along the couch and tables, but hasn't yet taken any steps on her own.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
24 FEBRUARY 2010
Wednesday was Violet's first birthday.  We celebrated with a small family dinner of grilled hamburgers and beans, followed by carrot cake cupcakes, which Violet is enjoying/destroying in the photo above.  (Click on photo to view full album)

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY
14 FEBRUARY 2010

Violet and Daddy are all dressed up for Valentines Day, celebrated with a family breakfast at Bob Evans.


JANUARY 2010