NEW BLOG!

As if I didn't have anything else to do, I have started a new blog-- A Day in the Life.... (click here) of who else but HANNAH!! These last postings that I did of Hannah's saying of the day made me want to chronicle more of our conversations and encounters on a more daily basis. It is also a good way for me to remember these precious times with my sweet girl before she grows up too quickly! She already tells me "When I grow up, I will drink coffee like you." (How young is too young to drink Starbucks?) Anyway, I hope you will visit both blogs and keep up with us!

Hannah saying of the day

Hannah pouring cheerios in her bowl...didn't stop till all the cherrios came out of the bag and needless to say overflowing the bowl.

Valerie: Hannah, why did you do that? Now there's a mess.

Hannah (ever so innocently of course): Because I want to, that's why.

Hannah saying of the day

Tim had been napping in bed (he went to sleep at 12:ooam and had to be up for work at 3:00am) and Hannah and I went in to see if he was awake. We had been whispering so as not to disturb him.

VALERIE to Hannah in a normal tone:
Wait, why are we whispering? (We were back in the living room)

HANNAH
Because he doesn't want to hear us!

Later, I recounted this conversation to Tim. Oh how true it is! We sure can talk!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours. It was a great Thanksgiving for the three of us in Chicago. Hannah and I went downtown to the Thanksgiving parade while Tim got the turkey going. It also snowed a bit but we bundled up and headed out for the festivities. We alsoput up a 4.5ft tree. Hannah occassionally inspects eah ornament to make sure it is perfectly hung on the tree. "I'm just fxing it Mommy."

See the snowflakes falling outside our window?
Catching a few snow flakes with the tongue







Thanksgiving meal prepard by daddy..except the sausage and artichoke stuffing (Mommy made that!)

Our beautiful tree...decorated by Hannah andMommy

Beads, beads, and more beads

On our trip to Target, Tim and Hannah found a tub of beads (500of them to be exact!) The first thought that came to my mind was great they'll be all over the floor! But Tim being the ever practical one thought it would be good for Hannah's fine motor skills (what in training for her to be a hand surgeon, okay so that is the medical student in me). Anyway, here are some pictures to show how much we ALL are enjoying the beads.

The stash all laid out on the floor

Hannah working hard on a bracelet


The family proudly wearing Hannah's creations.
Okay...maybe not so much Tim (and yes he has earrings!)

Even Katie (the cat) got some beads!


I am sure Hannah would gladly make you a necklace, bracelet, or lovely earrings like Tim's. We're taking orders now!





Disclaimer: No those pieces are not too small for Hannah! If they were we wouldn't have bought them!!!

Poppa and Uncle Todd came to visit

Hannah took a picture of her Poppa...

and Uncle Todd

Hannah checking out the pillows at the hotel

late night snack of popcorn with Poppa

We're back!!!

I know it's been a LONG time since I have posted anything. To my defense, we did not have internet at home for over 4 weeks now. So I guess we have a lot of catching up to do.

Halloween

We took Hannah trick-or-treating around the University area. I had not seen so many trick-or-treaters since I was 10 years old out trick-or-treating myself! It was so nice to see that so many young families like my own had their kids out and about. Equally impressive were the number of people who sat on their porches waiting for the kids. Hannah was a trooper considering she was just getting over an upper respiratory illness. She wanted me to carry her up to the houses but after each she would say "I want to go to that one" pointing to the next house. She even got to eat a few of her treats (favorites were snickers, milkyway, and peanut M&Ms).



Hannah arriving at preschool...with her Movie Star Shades.

Some of the other princesses at preschool...
Hannah and me stopping for a quick picture.












Aside: I went in to the lab before Hannah had her costume on, hence, the few pictures. You know, I would have snapped quite a few more than Tim did. =) hehehe