Tag Archives: Viv

November 5th, 2016

November 5, 2016 shreffler

After an early start to the day with early 90s educational videos, Dad caught the sunrise during a hunt for coffee

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Got all of the discharge tasks completed early, ready to head home

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Baby’s first car ride, to the tune of My Life is Sweet by Simon Joyner

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Back at the house with Grandma and Des

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Dad woke up Des from his lap. He said, “hi!” and ran over for a hug. Mere moments later, he said “baby sister” and ran downstairs.

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Ma getting in some extra cuddles before taking Des for a cousin slumber party

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Quick stick and dirt pit stop in the front yard

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Grandpa came over to meet Ella, though it’s still near-constant napping

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Cousins watching The Lion King

Desmond and Eleanor

November 4, 2016 shreffler

Aunt Megan introducing cousin Viv to baby Ella

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Pa getting some more baby time

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Grandma brought Desmond up to the hospital after nap time to meet “baby sister.” He was excited to see her, comparing the size of his fingers to hers. Des was excited to gift a stuffed elephant to sister, and she reciprocated with a new book for her brother.

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Des wanted to hold his sister, so with lots of support…

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Of course there was lots of buttons for Des to explore. “What’s this ‘Nurse’ button do?”

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A beautiful end to Eleanor’s first day

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Year Two

October 16, 2016 shreffler

A foggy start to Des’ birthday at the pumpkin patch

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Tromping along with mom to find the perfect pumpkin

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Presumably reflecting on the second year of his life, or contemplating the mass of mud on his shoes

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Snacks with Liam and Viv

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Not so thrilled about the stormtrooper

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Swimming in corn, such happiness

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Shaking the nap daze with grandma as the birthday party starts

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Ask Desmond how old he’s going to be, the answer is “six!” However he knows the shape for “two,” so it may be starting to sink in…

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CAKE! (with baby carrot)

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Hammering on his new workbench

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Dad demonstrating the mechanics of screws versus nails

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Figuring out his new drill, saying “skeeze, skeeze” while squeezing the trigger 🙂

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Labor Day 2016

September 6, 2016 shreffler

This was the first year Des was able to “walk” in the Labor Day parade with pa’s IBEW Local 22. The cousins piled into the stroller, ready to toss out candy

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