Weekend

I went to my friend Jane's 2nd birthday party

We set up the playhouse/slide that used to be at Granny's house

Daddy's assistant

I'm inspecting a bike frame that we just got back from the painter. Daddy and I think the painter did a great job.

Now I'm helping Daddy write some emails. I don't know how he managed before I arrived.

2nd try for 10 month photos

At least they are entertaining - and show off Vivi's personality.

Here we go - a 1 and a 0.

This is the 1.

1 and 0, what should we do with them?

A disguise?

Yay! I'm 10 months old.

Well, we tried... (10 months)

I tried to get some pictures of Vivi holding up the 1 and the 0 to make "10" this morning. This is what I ended up with. We'll try again later. Happy 10 month birthday, Vivi!

Look at me - no hands!

Vivi is standing! She can stand up for 15-20 seconds at a time and is so so proud of herself when she stands up. That jumble (green thing in her hand) seems to be a bit like Dumbo's feather. She holds on to it whenever she's practicing her standing at home.

Peek-a-boo Mommy! - and a new quilt

Peek-a-boo Mommy!

 Vivi is playing peek-a-boo with me (hiding behind the couch).

In the background of the above photo, you can see a quilt we just received as a gift (thank you "Shannon's Mom" Paula and Ken!). It is the most interesting quilt. The panels are animals and letters but instead of just "A is for Alligator, B is for Bear, C is for Cat..." A is for Alligator wearing an Argyle sweater and socks eating Apples and Asparagus under an Awning. C is for a Calico Cat and a Cow wearing Cowboy gear eating Cake in a room with Curtains and a Clock. We're still finding new things that start with the letters - it's like a game and a quilt all in one. :)  Check out the picture of six of the panels above.

Trains!

The library had model trains set up this weekend. 

I met Santa Claus

I met Santa!

I think Santa might have been as surprised by me as I was by him.

While waiting for Santa, I listened to carolers

and pet Santa's goats! (Did you know Santa had goats?)

a video from Santa

Santa sent Vivi a special holiday video. Watch it at

http://www.portablenorthpole.tv/watch/mCERVQO5KlyqMKqfDPOgQJg

More from this weekend

Our friend Karen just gave us a bunch (155!) of pictures she'd taken of Vivi over the past few months. These are some of my favorites from the past weekend. The first two because it looks like she's telling a story - although the second one is really of her greeting someone. The third is just cute. More later as I have time to look at them.

It was THIS big

And THIS tall

planning mischief

snow days at the zoo

Today, there was snow at the zoo. I sat in the snow - this stuff is COLD!

investigated a snowball

I slid down the hill with Mommy

Wheeee!

Look how close the giraffe got to me.

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Ducks, blueberries, and trees

We went to a park with my friends. I chased the ducks.

Then they chased me

This is better - feeding the ducks from Daddy's lap

After the park, we went blueberry picking

I took them right off the plant...

...and ate them! I love blueberries

WOW! Where to begin?

And then we stopped by a giant Christmas tree.

Saturday morning breakfast

cheese, tofu, toast, peas, and grapes - breakfast of champions!

I got three pieces of cheese with one grab - score!

Looking outside

Vivi's favorite place to stand these days is at the sliding glass door.

Happy December