Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks?
The court jester was entertaining Becca a few weeks ago at G'ma and G'pa's house. Becca can't wait to meet the little guy inside!
Thursday, April 30, 2009
2 Months Old!
Hello adoring fans!
Just a quick note to get up the 2 month pics. A little late, I know, since Becca is now 3 months old.
But anyway ...
Here's Becca with her good friend "Mrs.Bug" Actually, this little bug spent a few days being "Mr. Bug" until Bill noticed the pretty pink bow on her head. Gender assignment can be so confusing!
(She'll hate me for these flower-head pics later!)
And finally ...
Do you see what Bill has been teaching her throughout the day while I'm at work ?!?
Look out XBOX - here she comes!
Just a quick note to get up the 2 month pics. A little late, I know, since Becca is now 3 months old.
But anyway ...
Here's Becca with her good friend "Mrs.Bug" Actually, this little bug spent a few days being "Mr. Bug" until Bill noticed the pretty pink bow on her head. Gender assignment can be so confusing!
(She'll hate me for these flower-head pics later!)
And finally ...Do you see what Bill has been teaching her throughout the day while I'm at work ?!?
Look out XBOX - here she comes!
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Happy Spring June!
Let me tell you a story ...
We moved to Callen Ave when I was 2 years old. Our next door neighbor is June Zanotti, who celebrated her 90th birthday last year and is still a pistol! (Just ask Bill - she can't keep her hands off him!!) June grew up with my Grandmother and June's children grew up with my father in First Ward. Daffodils grow on the hillside and yards around our houses and bloom every spring between March and April. At about 3 years old, I picked some flowers and took them next door to June who displayed them in a small vase on her kitchen windowsill. The following year, I again picked some flowers and took them to June in the early spring. She again put them in a small vase on her kitchen windowsill. This ritual continued ... year after year ... spring after spring. Handfuls of flowers. As many as I could hold. Bugs and all.
I have missed the flowers only once in the last 32 years ...
And this year Becca brought flowers to June for the very first time!
Happy Spring "Great Grandma June"
We love you!
We moved to Callen Ave when I was 2 years old. Our next door neighbor is June Zanotti, who celebrated her 90th birthday last year and is still a pistol! (Just ask Bill - she can't keep her hands off him!!) June grew up with my Grandmother and June's children grew up with my father in First Ward. Daffodils grow on the hillside and yards around our houses and bloom every spring between March and April. At about 3 years old, I picked some flowers and took them next door to June who displayed them in a small vase on her kitchen windowsill. The following year, I again picked some flowers and took them to June in the early spring. She again put them in a small vase on her kitchen windowsill. This ritual continued ... year after year ... spring after spring. Handfuls of flowers. As many as I could hold. Bugs and all.
I have missed the flowers only once in the last 32 years ...
And this year Becca brought flowers to June for the very first time!Happy Spring "Great Grandma June"
We love you!
Meeting the kin folk
In March we hit the road so Becca could meet the cousins!
It was a long drive to Morgantown, but Becca made it like a champ! We stayed over at Grandma and Grampa's for a day before heading out to MawMaw and PawPaw's place. Becca played with Rachael and Grampa. Braedyn was only interested in tickling Becca before running away!
When we got to Ridgeley, Hannah and Lily were so excited to meet Becca. Hannah showed her a toy and Lily wanted to brush her hair - but she needs to grow some more first! The Tucker girls did a great job holding and playing with Becca. I can see a lot of fun in the future for Becca with cousins Lily and Hannah!
MawMaw and PawPaw really helped out by feeding and holding Becca so Mommy and Daddy could get some much-needed rest! MawMaw was already teaching Becca to talk. PawPaw found a new buddy to watch the basketball game with on the new TV.
While we were there, we celebrated Bill's birthday. I think when he blew out the candles in his pudding he probably wished for more sleep!!!
It was a long drive to Morgantown, but Becca made it like a champ! We stayed over at Grandma and Grampa's for a day before heading out to MawMaw and PawPaw's place. Becca played with Rachael and Grampa. Braedyn was only interested in tickling Becca before running away!
When we got to Ridgeley, Hannah and Lily were so excited to meet Becca. Hannah showed her a toy and Lily wanted to brush her hair - but she needs to grow some more first! The Tucker girls did a great job holding and playing with Becca. I can see a lot of fun in the future for Becca with cousins Lily and Hannah!
MawMaw and PawPaw really helped out by feeding and holding Becca so Mommy and Daddy could get some much-needed rest! MawMaw was already teaching Becca to talk. PawPaw found a new buddy to watch the basketball game with on the new TV.
While we were there, we celebrated Bill's birthday. I think when he blew out the candles in his pudding he probably wished for more sleep!!!
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Head ... shoulders, knees and toes
Head ... shoulders, knees and toes, knees and toes ...
Go ahead and sing along - you know you want to!!
Everybody loves little baby parts. Tiny little fingers and cute little toes. We thought we'd share some of our favorite little parts with you! Enjoy!
Bill's friend Eric helped to capture some of Becca's little parts, too!
Wanna see ALL of Becca's little parts??
(She's gonna LOVE this when she's 14!!)
Becca finally had a big-girl bath in the pink tub. She seemed a little unsure at first, but tolerated it well overall. She definitely liked snuggling inside her Pooh towel - and who wouldn't right?!? They really need to make those for overgrown kids like me.
Rub-a-dub-dub!
Go ahead and sing along - you know you want to!!
Everybody loves little baby parts. Tiny little fingers and cute little toes. We thought we'd share some of our favorite little parts with you! Enjoy!
Bill's friend Eric helped to capture some of Becca's little parts, too!
Wanna see ALL of Becca's little parts??
(She's gonna LOVE this when she's 14!!)
Becca finally had a big-girl bath in the pink tub. She seemed a little unsure at first, but tolerated it well overall. She definitely liked snuggling inside her Pooh towel - and who wouldn't right?!? They really need to make those for overgrown kids like me.
Rub-a-dub-dub!
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Welcome all visitors!
Becca has just celebrated her one month birthday! Hooray!
Since meeting the grandparents, Becca has enjoyed entertaining visitors!
Aunt Natalie, cousin Rachael, and Grandma came down to
visit for a week. It was fun to see how proud Nat was to finally be AUNT NATALIE !! Rachael was SO ready to walk while she was visiting, but just wouldn't let go of her stabilizing object. She scooted around quite well, though, and made herself right at home in TN. Rachael seemed to be interested in Becca and would peek in on her often - especially when she was eating or crying! The two girls napped together - the first of many activities they will share in the future!
After a short recovery period from G'ma and Aunt Nat's lovin' - Becca had to gear up for a visit from Alicia and Sarah! How exhausting! We wondered who would spoil Becca more: Nat or Sarah !!! That's a tough call!
So Sarah and Alicia arrived on Friday night and promptly snatched up little Bec! I was happy to have my best buds there to give me a hand (AGAIN!) Alicia is a natural with babies and it's obvious she's had some practice being "Aunt Ish"!
We all had a "girls' day out" complete with lunch and shopping. It was a long day and we all had lots of fun. It looks like Sarah and Becca had a little too much fun - I'm not sure who wore whom out here! I think Baby Boy Dodson was a somewhat jealous of all Becca's attention - he kept kicking Becca right through Sarah's belly! But boys will be boys and he's already picking on the little girls. Just wait until they grow up!!
We had a fabulous visit. I'm so thankful to have worderful family and friends. Becca is a lucky girl to receive so much love from so many people!
Since meeting the grandparents, Becca has enjoyed entertaining visitors!
Aunt Natalie, cousin Rachael, and Grandma came down to
visit for a week. It was fun to see how proud Nat was to finally be AUNT NATALIE !! Rachael was SO ready to walk while she was visiting, but just wouldn't let go of her stabilizing object. She scooted around quite well, though, and made herself right at home in TN. Rachael seemed to be interested in Becca and would peek in on her often - especially when she was eating or crying! The two girls napped together - the first of many activities they will share in the future!
After a short recovery period from G'ma and Aunt Nat's lovin' - Becca had to gear up for a visit from Alicia and Sarah! How exhausting! We wondered who would spoil Becca more: Nat or Sarah !!! That's a tough call!
So Sarah and Alicia arrived on Friday night and promptly snatched up little Bec! I was happy to have my best buds there to give me a hand (AGAIN!) Alicia is a natural with babies and it's obvious she's had some practice being "Aunt Ish"!
We all had a "girls' day out" complete with lunch and shopping. It was a long day and we all had lots of fun. It looks like Sarah and Becca had a little too much fun - I'm not sure who wore whom out here! I think Baby Boy Dodson was a somewhat jealous of all Becca's attention - he kept kicking Becca right through Sarah's belly! But boys will be boys and he's already picking on the little girls. Just wait until they grow up!!
We had a fabulous visit. I'm so thankful to have worderful family and friends. Becca is a lucky girl to receive so much love from so many people!
Friday, February 13, 2009
Becca meets the Grandparents
Let the SPOILING begin!!
Becca met the Sal Grandparents immediately. Grandma and Papaw were at the hospital eagerly awaiting her arrival. They wasted no time settling in to the spoiling mode.
A few days later, MawMaw and PawPaw Pastorius arrived. They were just in time for the big game and Becca's first Super Bowl party! Can you guess their favorite team?
Becca met the Sal Grandparents immediately. Grandma and Papaw were at the hospital eagerly awaiting her arrival. They wasted no time settling in to the spoiling mode.
A few days later, MawMaw and PawPaw Pastorius arrived. They were just in time for the big game and Becca's first Super Bowl party! Can you guess their favorite team?
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