Bad Blogger!

I've been really bad about updating the blog. I think because there is very little free time these days. I used to be able to do this while LMCP napped, and now, I find myself doing other things during that precious 2-hour window. Right now, she's playing with Daddy while I upload videos and pics. I'll post them here. Hope you haven't given up on me altogether!

This is Lila post-superglue. That's right, she tried to eat a tube of superglue at the park. This is the next day, and you can't see the severity in this picture, except around her left eye. I'm happy to report, she's all healed-up!



We took Lila to the Rose City Classic Dog show. This is us getting ready to leave. I've never seen her more excited about going somewhere. All she could talk about was "puppies."



This is Lila at the dog show. She's walking around like she owns the place. I couldn't take a lot of pics because it was really crowded and I was trying to make sure she didn't run into the actual competition rings. In this photo, I was trying to get a pic of her walking around with her arms folded in front of her. It's one of the new things she does as she continues to imitate all the things adults do.


Here is a series of videos Cherie made while Lila made "fried bananas" as they studied the letter "B."

Funny!

This was our story originally, and the Fox affiliate in Denver picked it up, but didn't do well with it!

Christmas Catch-Up

Well, Christmas has come and gone and LMCP didn't get to see Santa this year because of the terrible weather. (You already saw that for yourself). But, she really enjoyed Christmas, and she was a very good girl. Here are some pics from Christmas with the Fosters.

A New Camera!

Dad & Lisa got us a new fancy camera for Christmas, and now we can take videos without that awful clicking sound! Thanks, guys! Here's a video of LMCP playing her new favorite game with Gra-Mama (What she calls Virjean!). Not much else going on, ready to get back to work after the holidays. What's new with you?

Arctic Blast 2008

We got 8 inches of snow, followed by a quarter inch of ice on top. No one is going anywhere. This weather is insane. Lila liked to play in the snow before the ice hit. Check it out. I'm also posting a sweet photo by the Christmas tree.

Wintry Weather

It's cold here. In the teens. I mean really cold. Lila doesn't really like the cold, the snow is "okay." Cherie took her pretend sledding, and despite the looks of these photos, she hated it. She must've caught her before the terrifying sled down the hill (more like a bump).

Another month, gone!

It's been a month since my last blog entry, and I can't even tell you what's happened. We've been busy, I suppose. Thanksgiving came and went, and now we're gearing up for Christmas. Lila is now 22-months old and already hitting some terrible two-ish behavior. But, I'm just gonna post some videos so you can see it all for yourself. I hope to do a more thorough blog after we visit Santa this weekend. Be warned, the first video is graphic, although it contains a very important accomplishment. If you're a parent, you probably won't mind. If you're not, you might want to think twice about hitting play!

Enjoy!



Lila put on her shoes all by herself, and sang "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" to celebrate. (Only her parents can tell that's what she's singing)



Lila is bananas for this show that used to be on HBO on demand (she's still asking for it, even though it's long gone. Never fear, I hear she's getting the DVD for Christmas). Anyway, this is her, cozy in the laundry basket, watching it, narrating it, and telling us the name of all the puppies on the show).



Lila helped us decorate the Christmas Tree. And, I have to say, I'm pleasantly surprised at her ability to leave it alone (so far, there aren't any presents underneath it yet!)

New Video!

Here's the new video I promised. In it, you can hear the "no" Lila has perfected:

November Rain

Well, the rainy season has started here in Portland, but I'm feeling ready for all the things that come with it. Thanksgiving and Christmas are just around the corner, and I'm very excited for all the memories that will come with them. LMCP will, no doubt, be way more into the holidays this year, and that makes me excited for them. Lila is asking Santa for a play kitchen, and I have it on good authority he'll come through. We've been busy lately. Busy with work, busy with Halloween (a huge success!) and busy just trying to keep up with everything. I haven't been very good a keeping up with the blog, but I'm trying. Our lives will take a dramatic shift next week, when I start working days. I got a promotion that will have me working 8-5. I'm a little sad about losing my one-on-one time with LMCP, but I'm gaining family time at night, which is something I've been wanting for years. So, overall, it's a good move for us, but it'll take some time to get used to it. We're very lucky that we have two grandmas around to help take care of Lila. And Cherie will be with her 3 (long) days a week. That brings me a little relief!

So, now that the election has passed, I'm diving right into some half-hour specials at work, which is very exciting. But, I have some tight deadlines coming up. I may have to pop into work this weekend to get a jump on them.

Well, here's what you're waiting for. New photos of LMCP. I haven't taken any video lately, but really need to get on that. (I found a funny video Cherie took, I'll try to post it later today!) Lila is saying all kinds of new things everyday. Things that I'm not sure how she learned (except for a certain swear word-- I'm pretty sure I know how she learned that).

Hayride to pumpkin patch:

So much to explore!

Too busy to really pose for a family photo:

Snuggling with Grandma:

Back to finding the perfect pumpkin:

She loved her pumpkin so much, she was hugging it-- but the pictures are too blury to tell. This is LMCP getting to "know" her pumpkin:

Then, this is her terrified of the insides:

Halloween night, taking a trick-or-treating break:


"Trick or Treat!"

This house was a little too scary:

Daddy & Pumpkins!

Posing in front of a spooky house!

Hope everything is well with you. I'm going to try to get back to more regular updates. And, I feel I've neglected my 90210 obsession--but fear not, I'm watching weekly, and still love the show (except I really can't stand Naomi and I can't wait to see what kind of tragedy lies ahead for her!).

Halloween is Coming

Lila is very excited about Halloween coming. I don't know if she really "gets" it, but Cherie has been very busy getting her ready -- making decorations and dressing LMCP up. In fact, Lila's room is covered in Halloween decorations, spooky ghosts and orange pumpkins hanging from the ceiling. Everytime Lila walks in there, she points at them and says "Whoa!" She loves it. I don't know if she'll be into the trick or treating, but we're going to at least try a couple of neighbors' houses. Here's a look at how Lila's getting ready to celebrate:

LMCP is going as a "Chicago Bears Cheerleader," although she was embarassed to admit it after last week's humbling loss to Atlanta.


She likes to pose for pictures, especially in front of these homemade decorations:



I think she'd rather go as a cowgirl, especially after our friends Baby Charlotte and Melinda got her this fabulous pink cowgirl hat. Charlotte and Baby Eliza have them, too. It seems to be an all-around winner. Thanks, Melinda!


I think we'll stick with the Bears, even though they don't deserve such an adorable cheerleader. Is it just me or does she look 3 in this picture? I can't believe how big she's getting.


I've been plagued by a nasty cold all week, I had to stay home on Thursday, and promptly slept about 17 hours. Here's hoping LMCP and Daddy don't get it. I'm feeling a little better today, and am trying to rally for work, and a big weekend ahead. I'll post pictures from our big adventures next week!
Have a great weekend!