Hair Today....

Here's a shot of me and my best bud, Trevor. Notice the long hair...this is the last time you will see it. I've made some changes....

I Prefer Nudes

March 9th

So, here's the deal. I don't really like to wear clothese. I like the freedom of running around the way God created me. Mama struggles between letting me be myself, and trying to teach me some social norms. I know that I have to wear clothes when I leave the house or when guests are coming over, and Mama prefers if I wear them for at least a few hours a day. She often allows me to choose my own outift, hoping that will make it fun for me. I still choose nakedness most days, but on March 9th, I put together this outfit. Swimsuit, hairband, extra hairbow...and
....cheesy grin. Not bad, right?

Grandma!

Great picture of Grandma. Not my best photo, but I ask what's one out of 50 thousand?
Now, that's better.

IKEA Idea

This is a shot of my toy organizing system. We bought these at IKEA and each bin is labelled so everything has a place. It makes it much easier for Papa and I to clean up my room at night. This is also the last shot you will see of my crib, because I'm in a "big girl" bed now!

Sleep Tight!

February 1st

I have made the switch from pjs to nightgowns. This is one of my German style ones.

Standing next to my art wall. My art is starting to take over the kitchen. Mama doesn't seem to mind though. I get the feeling that woman loves me.

Grandpa!

Cheese!
Okay Mama, that's enough.

Christmas Extended

Mama didn't take as many pictures on the following days, but we opened more presents on the 26th-28th.

I got a puppet theater and proceeded to put on a puppet show for everyone to see. I don't quite have the concept of hiding behind the curtain yet, so I stick my head out and join the puppets onstage.

Papa bought me this fantastic bike. We take rides to the commissary and I ride it while Papa buys groceries.
I had some help unwrapping gifts. Warning: Stay away from wrapping paper that appears to me moving.

Christmas was so much fun and I want to thank everyone for their generosity. I am a lucky girl to be so loved. It wasn't the same as being with everyone for the holidays, but I tend to make the most of things!

Christmas Morning Part II

I had so much fun opening gifts.
I was really excited to get this set from Grandma and Grandpa. I love Calico Critters (brand) and I love horses!

Hands down, the best gift Santa brought was this kitchen. I have hosted many dinner parties (especially for Grandpa) since then!

I also got all the trimmings...pots and pans, food, drinks, etc.

There was a crowd back home, staying up half the night, watching me via webcam. Here I am showing them a whale puzzle. If you recall, I checked out these puzzles at the Landstuhl Christmas market, a few weeks prior.

Note from Mama

Yes, I've slacked on helping Augusta with her blog. I am going to attempt to catch up while Billy and Gus play legos this week. You will see quite a transformation from Christmas until now. Our little girl is growing up, and frankly it's ticking me off a little. :)

teri

Christmas Morning

For the third year in a row, we opened presents on Christmas morning over the course of several days, so that I could really appreciate everything.

Here is a picture of the Christmas tree on the morning of the 25th.
I look excited, right? They can't tell that I'm tired, can they?

I bought Mama and Papa Christmas ornaments. I helped them open them of course. This is the ornament I bought for Papa. It is a Papa on a bike with a little girl in a bike trailer. The scene was quite familiar to both of us.

I went to Kathe Wolfhart (a store with thousands of wooden, German, Christmas ornaments) and I picked out this cute, little apple for Mama. Who needs flashy when you can go classic? Mama said that it was her favorite present....ever. She is going to keep it up all year round.