Category Archives: Ellie

Teething – Alaska style

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Laura

Teething is where it’s at around here. Lots of drooling, a bit of fussiness, and more drooling are our constant companions. I can feel her two front teeth just below the surface. In our quest to reduce the amount of … Continue reading →

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Hippos in tutus

Posted on March 26, 2011 by Laura

Last Saturday, my friend Joanna told us that her mom likes to call baby girls “hippos in tutus” because of their beautiful ruffled dresses, thick thighs, and bald heads. On Sunday, Ellie wore her peacock dress (for the whole day, … Continue reading →

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Finally – toys

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Laura

Ellie has finally, at the age of almost 6 months, decided that she’s interested in toys. It’s nice to be able to give her something and have it occupy her for at least 30 seconds before she drops it. My … Continue reading →

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Grandpa, look! I’ve grown!

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Laura

Hi Grandpa! Remember that sleeper you gave me for Christmas? I’ve worn it for three months and now, I’m starting to push out the bottom of it! I’ve grown a lot since you saw me last! You should come to … Continue reading →

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You win some, you lose some

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Laura

Yesterday, I: 1. Made three loaves of bread, sliced it, and put it in the freezer. 2. Made 4 dozen oatmeal raisin cookies. 3. Washed dishes three times (from the weekend and baking). 4. Had the table set (even with … Continue reading →

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Beloved Miss Mary Mack

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Laura

Dear Miss Mary Mack, How do I love you? Let me count the ways: 1. When I’m riding in the car and I’m grumpy because my parents kept me out too late at covenant group, the only thing that keeps … Continue reading →

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Lots of laughing happening around here!

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Laura

All three of these movies are from last Saturday. Enjoy the laughs! Here’s Ellie dancing in the bathroom mirror with “Auntie” Julie: Then we discovered that packing tape is hilarious! (I especially love the pause before the laugh.) … Continue reading →

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Some literary baby quotes

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Laura

On nursing: from The Science of Kissing by Sheril Kirshenbaum “Kissing another person greatly shapes the ebb and flow of hormones throughout our bodies. The pattern of responses is laid down early; the hormones released in the body of a … Continue reading →

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Movie Week, Day Seven

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Laura

Have you enjoyed Movie Week? We’ll try to be a bit more prompt posting movies from now on but we’re not making any promises. So you may see another movie week in a couple months. For our final film, we … Continue reading →

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Movie Week, Day Six

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Laura

Nik and his mother both have this unconscious habit where they rub their feet together. It’s evidently hereditary because Ellie has started doing the exact same thing! Here’s the proof: