Vivian's Latest Trick - Watch Out!

Learning to stand!



And watching a cartoon with my biggest brother! (Well, actually, smiling at everyone in sight as my brother watches a cartoon.)

The Great Facebook Takeover . . .

Since it's almost effortless to upload photos from iPhoto to facebook, that's were most of my photos are ending up these days! One day perhaps I'll be creative (or find time) again and do a little more with this site, but in the meantime, here are some links to the Lee family adventures from June and July.

But first, a picture of the Cousins during our trip to MI . . .




Vivian Joy
http://www.new.facebook.com/album.php?aid=286898&id=904030719&l=fa3890fa2f

Be Vewy, Vewy Quiet
http://www.new.facebook.com/album.php?aid=286905&id=904030719&l=12cc7805b3

Father's Day 2009
http://www.new.facebook.com/album.php?aid=286906&id=904030719&l=332905734d

Adventures in Michigan
http://www.new.facebook.com/album.php?aid=286925&id=904030719&l=fc1c4df442

The Golfer's Last Week
http://www.new.facebook.com/album.php?aid=286928&id=904030719&l=ace1563f48

Bows!
http://www.new.facebook.com/album.php?aid=286929&id=904030719&l=8e8629a775

Pool Time!
http://www.new.facebook.com/album.php?aid=286930&id=904030719&l=d3e52470a0

Summer Fun Begins . . .

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=263166&id=904030719&l=e04afc9e20

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=263177&id=904030719&l=af0b022c5f

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=263174&id=904030719&l=4188582cb7

The Merry, Merry Month of May

Lots of pics from the month of May!


Mother's Day Brunch at Kindergarten:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=261450&id=904030719&l=a7f05c781c

Mother's Day:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=261454&id=904030719&l=19d480f9c8

Vivian Joy:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=261448&id=904030719&l=21556b02c6

Pilates Girl:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=261115&id=904030719&l=843c0b0c1e

Getting Stitched Removed:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=261457&id=904030719&l=f583d12a80

Bubble Boys:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=261459&id=904030719&l=24430c6305

Brunch With Gammie and Boppa:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=261460&id=904030719&l=4d47a1d293

In Your Easter Bonnet . . .

Photos from a wonderful Easter Day! Here are the boys hunting for eggs, Vivian in her first Easter bonnet and dress, and all of us enjoying a wonderful brunch at Gammie and Boppa's.

The link to the rest of the photos:
http://www.new.facebook.com/album.php?aid=241480&id=904030719&l=4655fc1323

April Fool's

I April Fooled the family with a chicken pot pie that wasn't. Since we have chicken pot pie with some regularity, this wasn't a stretch. However, it looked enough unlike a real pot pie (and I cannot lie with a straight face!) that they knew something was up. This one was made of pudding, bananas ("potatoes"), and "veggies" made (believe it or not) from salt water taffy. The kids actually liked it, but I had made a real pot pie, too, so that we could eat a decent dinner!

Vanity, vanity . . .

Already learning to admire herself in the mirror!

Napping at the Park on a Chilly March Morning

Baby Doll

OK, there may be just a little too much pink going on here! Oh well!

The Stats

Vivian had her 3-month check-up last week, and it turns out that she is a string bean - long and skinny!

Weight - 12 lbs, 5 oz. - 50th percentile
Height - 25 inches - off the chart!
And her head is right around the 50th percentile, too! Nice and round and perfect for bonnets - lol! (See below!)

Tummy Time!

The Mad Hatter

It all started when I decided that Vivian would need an "Easter bonnet." Unable to find one online that I liked and not wanting to drive all around town looking for the perfect baby bonnet, I found an easy pattern and made one out of white eyelet. It was so simple, inexpensive, and cute that I promptly went nuts and made bonnets to match the rest of her current wardrobe! I'm taking a break from my "mad hatting" but saw plenty more fabrics, trim, and ribbons to keep her head adorned with bonnets all throughout the spring and summer!

Little Sister Bling!

Hands!

I've gotten very good at using my hands to play with my toys and can also find my hands to suck on!

11-Week Smiles

Of course, mommy noticed my messy face AFTER taking these photos!

Happy Girl!

See How Strong I Am!

Practicing my sitting (with help!)



I'm not so sure I like this . . .



And practicing my standing!

Cutest Moccasins Ever!

Here's Vivian wearing her super cute moccasins from her Auntie K!

Vivian's New Quilt

Vivian received a beautiful new baby quilt made by her Great Aunt Sue. All three children have received similar quilts. (See the nursery photos from December 2008.) These quilts are works of art!

Better Late Than Never . . .

Finally, Christmas Photos! Vivian was less than a week old here, and Erica was looking a little tired!

Christmas photos here

Find a Penny Pick It Up

Cameron has been collecting change in his piggy bank, hoping to purchase a new $10 Star Wars lego set. (His current obsession with Star Wars and all things having to do with outer space is a whole other topic . . . ) On Monday, we counted up his change, and sure enough, he had what he needed. Cameron sorted the money into piles by type of coin, which we then put into ziplock bags labeled with the amount in each bag. Unfortunately, it was President's Day and the bank was closed, so we were not able to switch out the change. The cashier at Target was perfectly accommodating, though, even through the counting out of 200 pennies! (I somehow think that had it not been an excited little boy handing over his change to buy a new Lego set, he might not have seen much humor in the situation! And luckily, there was nobody behind us in line!)

You Might Be a Redneck . . .

Tank top, army rifle, Nascar . . . what more can I say about this photo?

Life's a Circus

Last Saturday, Cody and the boys were supposed to go to the Shrine Circus. At the last minute, however, we could not find the tickets. I knew where I had had them last, but they were nowhere to be found. We tore the house apart and even emptied out the trash. No tickets. About an hour and a half after the circus started, I finally found them. Let's see if you can find them more quickly than I did . . .

I was sitting in this chair the last time I had the tickets, and knew that I set them down on one of the two side tables.


Look carefully. Can you find them?


Maybe it will help to narrow in a bit more . . .


Yes, there they are! Rolled up and stuck in the vase. And who might have done this? "Gordon, did you put the circus tickets in the vase by the kitchen?" "Oh yeah! I did it." (Big smile) Fortunately, the tickets were given to us for free, and there was a performance the next day, so alas, the boys and Cody were able to attend after all, and had a great time!

Peek-a-Boo

Just a cute pic of my fun and funny three-and-a-half-year-old.

It's Good to Have Older Brothers Watching Out for You

The Nursery Patrol is on duty and Vivian should be quite safe in her crib. (Gordon was responsible for this!) I think the one on the far left is wearing a chef's hat, so he can whip you up a meal before the ambush!