Desmond caught playing after bed time, with what turned out to be the stereotypical toy when doing so…
(clothes hanger)
Monthly Archives: December 2018
December 13th, 2018
Eleanor starts every reading time by declaring her choice- does she want a story with Margaret or Dr. Anna? It is merely implied that of course the book is the collection of Daniel Tiger stories.
December 11th, 2018
They’re clearly plotting something, and require the Max’ assistance
December 10th, 2018
Eleanor’s first egg sandwich, and she’s eating it as a sandwich! (as opposed to grilled cheese, where she eats via later- pinching off the top layer of bread, followed by pinching and eating all the cheese off, then…)
“Footsie pajamas!” (her absolute favorite)
Des giving it a spin during the world’s longest game of Chutes & Ladders
December 9th, 2018
Running the halls of Eppley airport on the way to meet dad
Arrival hit around the lunch hour, so you know, picnic lunch at the airport
The welcoming committee really did it up this time
Another 18 holes at the puzzle course
It’s kinda surprising how often this is Des’ sleeping position
December 8th, 2018
An annual tradition, the kids and cousins visit pa’s union hall to visit Santa
Hugs!
Contemplative Ella
She’s pro-hug, but only up until 4-5 seconds…
Desmond asking Santa for a remote-control dinosaur (?), he’s a little less shy this year
This did not last long
Ok, cookie. That’s better
Eleanor, fond of all creatures of significant size, offers a giant hug to giant inflated polar bear
December 7th, 2018
On the second day of Christmas, my true love gave to me… two stuffies in a huge tree
Eleanor laying down in the bathtub, or as she calls it, “swimming”
December 6th, 2018
As dad flies to Nashville for a work conference, a few stow-away stuffies take selfies on vacation
Meanwhile at home, mom’s potato & leek soup is a perennial favorite
“Hi dad!”
