new kid on the block

at 8:57 am on 2.28.11 we brought the the world one big boy. measures 8.13 / 20 inches long. Big feet, shoulders, and hands. We are blessed!

Katie is doing great!

indoor sledding

Sledding

We tried something new today - the video is one of the first runs. What you DON'T hear is "again" for the next 1/2 hour. The hills got bigger and she got faster. Finally, we did the sledding hill on the backside of the property. Dad got tired after a few runs. She cried.

Enjoy!

We can get her to do just about anything

Maeve, take these to the trash...

Maeve, run the vacuum...

Maeve, honey... shovel the driveway...

Maeve, grade these papers.

Sometimes I question our motives, and I wonder about the ethic of this parenting technique, and I'm disappointed in myself for resorting to this bait.

However, her focus is amazing and she seems happiest when chewing on this scrumptious burst of fruity flavor. Furthermore, I have witnessed with my own eyes her incredible reach and climbing ability when placing the tasty treat just out of reach.

All in all, hearing her say, "fruk snak" is just another way to benchmark her human development.