Month: May 2011
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Some video fun
A few videos for your entertainment :) Slippery Socks Some Walking Help Learning to say the letter K
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Papa and Mimi, Memorial Day and a new tooth
It was a fun packed week with lots of visitors at Eleanor’s house. Early in the week, we were practicing our standing and crawling. Zapa has to be increasingly on her toes to as Eleanor’s reach and quickness both increase. Papa and Mimi arrived on thursday night, and Eleanor had lots of fun playing with…
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Visit to DC
Eleanor took a trip to D.C. this weekend to visit some old friends (well, Amy’s old friends, anyway. Ellie isn’t really old enough to have old friends yet). She did great on the airplane both ways – and it was her first time travelling with her new (larger) car seat. It leaves less room for…
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A week of exploring
Eleanor was treated to some wonderful spring weather this week, and took the opportunity to do some exploring. She tried the swing sets at several different parks, and also tried out a slide. Eleanor also had her first bruise this week – a noticeable spot just below her left eye – the result of a…
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9 months in – signs of spring
Eleanor turned 9 months this week – and got her first tastes of spring. With the weather finally turning warm, she was out on the town, visiting some local parks, trying out the swings, and taking in the neighborhood flowers. She discovered grass for the first time – and it received only a passing interest. Eleanor also celebrated…
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A week for new tricks
Eleanor really surprised us this week with a whole host of new tricks. We knew that she was able to sit up on her own – and this week we finally caught her in action. She does it by getting up on her hands and knees, and then pushing backwards with her hands and leaning…