Oct 2006
Halloween musings
Cady woke up this
morning knowing that something very special was going
to happen. She knew it was going to be Halloween. She
slept in her "ghouls rule" shirt, then insisted on
wearing it under her flower costume when she woke up
for school this morning. The flower costume was for
school because we didn't want her fairy costume to
rip or get damaged at school. I think she loved
wearing them both.
At preschool, some of the parents organized a "trick or trunk" event, and the children got to parade around the school getting goodies from decorated car trunks. After I picked her up from school, she was singing and telling me all about Halloween. I know that she was talking about Halloween because in between her sentences of babble, she would say, "Hallow-Ween!" She practiced saying, "trick or treat" again and again as we drove home....although, it came out more like "Dum-E-Dum"
But, after dinner, she turned into a fairy. If ever there was a child that truly had fairy dust in her blood it would have to be this child. She ran around the house as we took turns capturing this mischievous pixie, to dress her for the evening events. And she laughed and ran. Each time, getting another layer of fairy clothing placed onto her, then slipping away again.
We managed to get our pixie dressed into character, finally.
Then, off to our friends, Kris and Paul's house (and surrounding area) to collect goodies.
"Trick or Treat" was heard all the way to our friend's house.....then....after arriving there....Silence.
All the practiced words turned into pixie dust.
She knew where the candy was, but she wasn't going to say, "Dum E Dum" NOPE! She was not going to say those magical words that produce candy, regardless of the way she might pronounce it.
So, we went to a few doors, and just stood there after the people answered their doors. It's a good thing that she enchanted them with her fairy ways, or that pumpkin bucket would have remained empty.
It was a sweet evening. Her first Halloween, and we loved every memory in the making.
~*~*~*~ Ni-night, my sweet li'l pixie ~*~*~*~
At preschool, some of the parents organized a "trick or trunk" event, and the children got to parade around the school getting goodies from decorated car trunks. After I picked her up from school, she was singing and telling me all about Halloween. I know that she was talking about Halloween because in between her sentences of babble, she would say, "Hallow-Ween!" She practiced saying, "trick or treat" again and again as we drove home....although, it came out more like "Dum-E-Dum"
But, after dinner, she turned into a fairy. If ever there was a child that truly had fairy dust in her blood it would have to be this child. She ran around the house as we took turns capturing this mischievous pixie, to dress her for the evening events. And she laughed and ran. Each time, getting another layer of fairy clothing placed onto her, then slipping away again.
We managed to get our pixie dressed into character, finally.
Then, off to our friends, Kris and Paul's house (and surrounding area) to collect goodies.
"Trick or Treat" was heard all the way to our friend's house.....then....after arriving there....Silence.
All the practiced words turned into pixie dust.
She knew where the candy was, but she wasn't going to say, "Dum E Dum" NOPE! She was not going to say those magical words that produce candy, regardless of the way she might pronounce it.
So, we went to a few doors, and just stood there after the people answered their doors. It's a good thing that she enchanted them with her fairy ways, or that pumpkin bucket would have remained empty.
It was a sweet evening. Her first Halloween, and we loved every memory in the making.
~*~*~*~ Ni-night, my sweet li'l pixie ~*~*~*~
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Fashion statements
Nothing says fashion
like a pair of sunglasses......or a bucket
Trying on cousin Heather's sunglasses, April, '06
June, '06
WOW! These sunglasses are AMAZING at keeping the sun out of your eyes!
Here, Mommy. Try them on!
On a walk with Mommy, July '06
Playing at the park, September, '06
We brought the other sunglasses, just in case. And found out that it has more than one function.
Trying on cousin Heather's sunglasses, April, '06
June, '06
WOW! These sunglasses are AMAZING at keeping the sun out of your eyes!
Here, Mommy. Try them on!
On a walk with Mommy, July '06
Playing at the park, September, '06
We brought the other sunglasses, just in case. And found out that it has more than one function.
Birthday overload
Two birthdays in one 24
hour period....WOW.
Scott's birthday was very simple. He got a card from Cady, and an online game that he's been wanting...And got a play-all-day-if-you-want ticket from Cady and me. But that free ticket happens to be today, because he worked on his birthday.
I'll spare you the really cheezy smile pose that Scott gave me when he turned around.
Cady got a few more presents than her daddy did. In fact, we kind of went overboard. The intention was to save a few for Christmas, but Scott kept saying that this is her first birthday with us, so he wanted to spoil her a bit..and that we did.
She got a new tricycle, of which she is extremely proud. In the late afternoons, she sees older kids riding bikes as she peers outside of the living room window, and for the past month, she's watched them and looks at us with wanting eyes, to which she exclaims loudly, "Bike!!"
She also got this really cool tent which was intended to take the place of a 3x3 box that we've had in the living room since March when we first brought her home. It didn't look so big in the picture. But this thing is HUGE! We have to put it on the other side of the living room. All of her bigger stuffed animals fit in it, along with a chair, and the Dora sofa. And there's still room for Cady and us. Yep, it's really huge. It takes up an entire window on the side of the living room and it appears now to be a fixed piece of furniture in there. Our friend Paul asked if it counts as a room addition with the county assessor. I'm afraid to find out.
She spent some quality time with our good friends, Kris and Paul...who also arrived with more presents and shared Cady's birthday cake. They gave her a froggy towel, which she adores, and some pink converse high tops...TOO CUTE! (more pictures to come later.)
And her friend Kai sent her a Stinky Mouse, just like his, which she insists on taking for rides on her trike. Thank you, Kai! Cady loves her new Stinky Mouse. When she comes to visit, she will be sure to bring her Stinky Mouse with her.
The entire 24 hours could be best summed up by these final two pictures: It was a time as sweet as cake.
Happy BIRTHDAY TOOOOOOOOOO YOOOOUUUUUUU (both of my sweeties)
Scott's birthday was very simple. He got a card from Cady, and an online game that he's been wanting...And got a play-all-day-if-you-want ticket from Cady and me. But that free ticket happens to be today, because he worked on his birthday.
I'll spare you the really cheezy smile pose that Scott gave me when he turned around.
Cady got a few more presents than her daddy did. In fact, we kind of went overboard. The intention was to save a few for Christmas, but Scott kept saying that this is her first birthday with us, so he wanted to spoil her a bit..and that we did.
She got a new tricycle, of which she is extremely proud. In the late afternoons, she sees older kids riding bikes as she peers outside of the living room window, and for the past month, she's watched them and looks at us with wanting eyes, to which she exclaims loudly, "Bike!!"
She also got this really cool tent which was intended to take the place of a 3x3 box that we've had in the living room since March when we first brought her home. It didn't look so big in the picture. But this thing is HUGE! We have to put it on the other side of the living room. All of her bigger stuffed animals fit in it, along with a chair, and the Dora sofa. And there's still room for Cady and us. Yep, it's really huge. It takes up an entire window on the side of the living room and it appears now to be a fixed piece of furniture in there. Our friend Paul asked if it counts as a room addition with the county assessor. I'm afraid to find out.
She spent some quality time with our good friends, Kris and Paul...who also arrived with more presents and shared Cady's birthday cake. They gave her a froggy towel, which she adores, and some pink converse high tops...TOO CUTE! (more pictures to come later.)
And her friend Kai sent her a Stinky Mouse, just like his, which she insists on taking for rides on her trike. Thank you, Kai! Cady loves her new Stinky Mouse. When she comes to visit, she will be sure to bring her Stinky Mouse with her.
The entire 24 hours could be best summed up by these final two pictures: It was a time as sweet as cake.
Happy BIRTHDAY TOOOOOOOOOO YOOOOUUUUUUU (both of my sweeties)
Tiny
Tiny's lawn is a bit yellowed. The plants in her flower pots are a bit withered. She doesn't have the newest car on the block. And she can usually talk your ear off. But ohhh, Tiny's heart is as good as gold. Tiny lives directly across the street from us. Since the day we brought Cady home, Tiny has been so nice to her. She gave Cady her first child's rocking chair and a tea party set within a week of coming home from China. She looks at Cady and smiles as a grandma would smile at her granddaughter. If you've ever seen picures of Cady on the front lawn, waving into the distance, she's probably waving to Tiny's front door, and saying. "Tiny's house!"
It's nice to know that there are Tinys in this world who make kids feel special.
Sneak preview
Cady's first Halloween with us is just around the corner. Our dancing fairy is going to be....., well...., you've guessed it, a fairy. She's not really sure of the costume yet, but she likes the idea. We have a huge, framed picture that hangs in the hall just beyond her bedroom. It's a beautiful picture with lots of fairies and elves playing around a pond with animals. As I held her up to view the picture while she was still in the costume, she looked at it, and pointed to the green fairy. She identified herself as looking like that fairy. But, instead of mentioning that she looked like the fairy, she said just the opposite. She pointed to the green fairy and announced, "Two Cadys!"
I love the logical process of a two year old mind. And I'm thoroughly loving this child as she turns two.
As for Halloween, she likes the idea of collecting candy and other goodies, just for asking. And she caught on very quickly as to the purpose of the pumpkin bucket. But we're still practicing the whole process of knocking on the door and saying, "Trick or treat".
Fortunately, we have a few more days to polish that one.
Thank you Grandma!
So umm.. if you haven't
heard, Cady's birthday is coming up soon. Mine is
just the day before hers, so we've been celebrating
them for a bit now.
Grandma sent us birthday cards, and I couldn't help but get the camera out for the occasion.
Besides, Daddy has been playing with some new video stuff, and was anxious to try some of it out.
Grandma sent us birthday cards, and I couldn't help but get the camera out for the occasion.
Besides, Daddy has been playing with some new video stuff, and was anxious to try some of it out.
Month long birthday celebration
Cady's birthday is
October 26th. She's going to be two years old.
However, we've kind of been celebrating all month
with her. It started when she learned how to sing
Happy Birthday to Mommy. Scott practiced singing the
song with her for many nights while I was at work,
before my birthday on September 2nd. In case you
missed it, here is a video of the results, the day
before my birthday. Click here
Last weekend we went to Toys R Us for birthday presents, and gave her a doll stroller to keep her from wanting to see the rest of the gifts. I never knew that $9.98 would be such a priceless gift for her. She strolls her dolls around the house every moment she gets.
So, now she likes the Happy Birthday song. Especially when it means a surprise gift accompanies the song. My dad and step-mom were visiting at the beginning of this month. They had not met Cady yet, so this was their first get-to-know-you time. They decided to get her a birthday gift, even though her birthday was not for a few more weeks. We all sang Happy Birthday to Cady directly before she opened the gift, and her eyes lit up with magic. It was a Tickle Curious George, which she adores. And a Dora couch, which she also enjoys. It's funny that even though Dora's Hispanic, it's become a good "identity" toy for Cady. The Dora figure looks Chinese. And there aren't that many Chinese dolls out there, so we take what we can get.
She spent quality time with Grandpa reading her adoption book and Grandma painting her nails. But I think what she was enchanted with the most was meeting her Uncle Micah. Micah was adopted from South Korea when he was Cady's age. I really don't know if it was because they both have Asian eyes, or if they have an unspoken affinity and bond because of their similar pasts, or if it was because Micah was so gentle with her that she enjoyed his presence, but the two of them were intrigued with each other. At one point, she laid down in Micah's lap and the two of them just stayed very still and stared at each other. It was as if both of them were thinking that if they moved, the other would no longer be in the moment. So they stayed there quietly sharing each other's company for the longest time.
When we talk about family members now, as soon as I mention Micah, Cady chimes in and says, "Micah....nice!"
Last weekend we went to Toys R Us for birthday presents, and gave her a doll stroller to keep her from wanting to see the rest of the gifts. I never knew that $9.98 would be such a priceless gift for her. She strolls her dolls around the house every moment she gets.
So, now she likes the Happy Birthday song. Especially when it means a surprise gift accompanies the song. My dad and step-mom were visiting at the beginning of this month. They had not met Cady yet, so this was their first get-to-know-you time. They decided to get her a birthday gift, even though her birthday was not for a few more weeks. We all sang Happy Birthday to Cady directly before she opened the gift, and her eyes lit up with magic. It was a Tickle Curious George, which she adores. And a Dora couch, which she also enjoys. It's funny that even though Dora's Hispanic, it's become a good "identity" toy for Cady. The Dora figure looks Chinese. And there aren't that many Chinese dolls out there, so we take what we can get.
She spent quality time with Grandpa reading her adoption book and Grandma painting her nails. But I think what she was enchanted with the most was meeting her Uncle Micah. Micah was adopted from South Korea when he was Cady's age. I really don't know if it was because they both have Asian eyes, or if they have an unspoken affinity and bond because of their similar pasts, or if it was because Micah was so gentle with her that she enjoyed his presence, but the two of them were intrigued with each other. At one point, she laid down in Micah's lap and the two of them just stayed very still and stared at each other. It was as if both of them were thinking that if they moved, the other would no longer be in the moment. So they stayed there quietly sharing each other's company for the longest time.
When we talk about family members now, as soon as I mention Micah, Cady chimes in and says, "Micah....nice!"
More photo fun for this week
This week's challenge...
Reinterpretation of Classic Art
Scott created this one a couple of months back. When he created it, he also mentioned that it looks similar to M. C. Escher's work.
Here is the original picture: Cady and Mommy, strolling in July
Left picture: M.C. Escher's Hand with Reflecting Sphere
Right picture: C.F. Andersen's Hands with Revolving Flowers
Reinterpretation of Classic Art
Scott created this one a couple of months back. When he created it, he also mentioned that it looks similar to M. C. Escher's work.
Here is the original picture: Cady and Mommy, strolling in July
Left picture: M.C. Escher's Hand with Reflecting Sphere
Right picture: C.F. Andersen's Hands with Revolving Flowers
OK- Friday Photo updates!
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This fun game was
started by our friend, Donna who has two beautiful daughters
from China.
This week's theme for everyone is "anticipation".
Man, oh man. If pictures could talk....
Wanting to wake the baby.
GO ahead, make my day!
Baba's first kiss, one week after Gotcha Day. Anticipated, but certainly not expected at that moment.
And last but not least, WE never anticipated the meltdown that would follow the photo shoot on the infamous Red Couch at the White Swan Hotel.
Mama and Baba learned first hand, what anticipation looks like to a toddler ready for a nap.
This week's theme for everyone is "anticipation".
Man, oh man. If pictures could talk....
Wanting to wake the baby.
GO ahead, make my day!
Baba's first kiss, one week after Gotcha Day. Anticipated, but certainly not expected at that moment.
And last but not least, WE never anticipated the meltdown that would follow the photo shoot on the infamous Red Couch at the White Swan Hotel.
Mama and Baba learned first hand, what anticipation looks like to a toddler ready for a nap.
