Has two tails. ;)Thanks DD, you've given me the courage to attempt elastic hairbands. Now we have two of the cutest pigtails...ever.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
This little piggy...
Has two tails. ;)Thanks DD, you've given me the courage to attempt elastic hairbands. Now we have two of the cutest pigtails...ever.
swimming w/Anna
We were lucky to hang out with the Dow clan this weekend. Vi had fun watching the big kids and especially enjoyed the pool (as seen in the shots below) and Chad & Laura's little dogs (once she warmed up to them and realized she wasn't on their lunch menu).
I love this shot because it reminds me of a full profile portrait that my mom captured (with me and T) at about the same age. Yes, that belly is hereditary...poor kid.
Anna showing off her disco moves. Vi still taking the water temp.
...and she's in!
Anna showing off her disco moves. Vi still taking the water temp.
...and she's in!
Thursday, July 24, 2008
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Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Making progress
As most of you know, we have a slow mover on our hands. Violet has spent most of her 16 months on earth perfecting her fine motor skills (the better to eat FOOD with, my dear). Since she started crawling (at 14 months) she has actually done quite well with progressing in the vertical direction.
We've had a physical therapist visit every week for the past 6 weeks to give us guidance on how to help her gain confidence and muscle strength (since she was diagnosed with low muscle tone at her assessment). Vi also needed inserts in her shoes since she tends to roll her foot outward when she walks and attempts to walk only on the side of her foot. Today Vi was all smiles when she crawled up to her Dora car (which I strategically packed with bags of rice to weigh it down for a shaky walker), pulled to standing, put her two chubby paws on the 'crash' bar on the back and took 3-4 steps across the living room - completely independent of any adult in the room.
If you know Vi, you know this is a HUGE accomplishment. She has made an enormous amount of progress over the past two weeks and for the first time - I really think she IS going to walk before her 3rd birthday! I would be lying if I said I haven't been worrying about her throughout this entire process.
Today I realized just how proud I am of our Viley bag of donuts. ;)
We've had a physical therapist visit every week for the past 6 weeks to give us guidance on how to help her gain confidence and muscle strength (since she was diagnosed with low muscle tone at her assessment). Vi also needed inserts in her shoes since she tends to roll her foot outward when she walks and attempts to walk only on the side of her foot. Today Vi was all smiles when she crawled up to her Dora car (which I strategically packed with bags of rice to weigh it down for a shaky walker), pulled to standing, put her two chubby paws on the 'crash' bar on the back and took 3-4 steps across the living room - completely independent of any adult in the room.
If you know Vi, you know this is a HUGE accomplishment. She has made an enormous amount of progress over the past two weeks and for the first time - I really think she IS going to walk before her 3rd birthday! I would be lying if I said I haven't been worrying about her throughout this entire process.
Today I realized just how proud I am of our Viley bag of donuts. ;)
Sunday, July 06, 2008
4 cousins
Shellie, Danielle, and Maytal all celebrate their birthdays together because of the proximity of their special days. This was cause for a major celebration (as well as Aunt Nan and Danielle sharing the same birthday!)! Viley had a great time playing with Maytal (who's only 4 months younger) and getting endless hugs and kisses from Shellie and Danielle.
Notice Maytal's cake erroneously placed in front of Vi? This mistake was quickly corrected, with good reason. ;)
Notice Maytal's cake erroneously placed in front of Vi? This mistake was quickly corrected, with good reason. ;)
Stoneybrook and Grimes Glen
Vi saw two NY waterfalls this weekend. Both beautiful examples of God's creation.
Hikin' Viley
Trekking up to the waterfall.
Hikin' Viley
Trekking up to the waterfall.
Neither the cold temps, nor the roaring rapids detered her from enjoying the falls.
Aunt T and Vi refueling with a picnic lunch.
Beans are good...
Fun-fetti is better.
Trying to keep up with Abel at the playground.
Aunt T and 'muscle man' Abel.
Grimes Glen - a hidden gem. ;)
Vi - where's your belly button? 
Um, Dad, I think I squished a bug...
Hmm, that's kinda cool.
Lots of fun memories were made on this gorgeous three-day weekend.
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