Little Details

Saturday, September 26, 2009

Cutest thing ever

Lily made her singing debut today. The farm that we went to had a karaoke area for kids. While most of the kids were singing Hannah Montana or Twinkle Twinkle Little Star with the music, Lily decided that she wanted to sing her "doctor song" acappella. Lily's Mee-maw and Great Grandma Murphy gave Lily a doctor doll that sings various little songs, and this is Lily's favorite. Needless to say, she was a huge hit with the crowd, and I was one proud mama.

Apple festival

Enjoying a sunny Saturday afternoon. A view of St. Louis city & the Arch is over Carl's shoulder. Lily is focused on the cannon that is shooting pumpkins over the field next to her.

A better view of the city

Riding in the spinning apple. Lily loves to spin fast and laughs and laughs the entire time.

Taking to the friendly skies

No farm trip would be complete without feeding the animals...

...and riding the ponies!

Ambitious apple-picking

Move over Helen...our choice for the recipient of the golden apple

Enjoying her fruit pirate-style. Argh!

Friday, September 25, 2009

Lily & Jack at the Park

It's a...Boy!!!!

My friend Tori and her husband Charlie welcomed a little baby boy into the world this morning. I didn't get many details as the cell connection in the hosptial was not great. But, I believe he made his entrance just after 8:00 am, and his name is Leo Stephen! I am so, so excited!!!!!! For those keeping track, that makes the score 3 boys, 1 girl, and just one unknown left! Go boys!

Thursday, September 24, 2009

Little Charlie

My friend, Kelly, just welcomed her new baby boy, Charlie, into the world three weeks ago. Today we got to see him for the first time at a girls' lunch with friends Janie and Molly (and Molly's son, Jack). Lily was very into the baby and wanted to help with changing and feeding him. She did a good job trying to be gentle and gave him little kisses on the head. Of course, it makes me all the more anxious to welcome our little boy into the world. It is fortunate that I have my friends' newborns to distract me in the meantime. My friend Critter welcomed a baby girl, Lydia, just last week, and I am super, super excited for my friend, Tori, who is set to have her c-section tomorrow!! I can't wait!!!

Monday, September 21, 2009

Big Sister Class!

Yesterday Lily went to her Big Sibling Class at the hospital where we are delivering. It was a very cute program. The kids got to watch a silly big sibling video, learn how to hold the baby and talk about some of the things that babies do and how they can help. We then took a tour of the recovery rooms where they will come to see the babies for the first time.

Lily has had no shortage of practice holding baby dolls; we'll see how she does with the real thing!

At the class, Lily traced her hand and compared it to the handprint of a baby to see how much she has grown. Also, she got a Big Sibling Certificate upon graduation from the class, so she's ready to go!

Here Lily is showing off her nifty big sibling backpack. We will be filling this with useful things for her trip to visit the baby in the hospital.

Strassenfest

After the Butterfly House, we headed to the Strassenfest, a German festival that was conveniently being held just down the street from the Butterfly House. As festivals go, this one was actually quite good. We had some good German/festival food including brats, very yummy potato pancakes, roasted corn and funnel cake. We then saw a mime/clown act that was so bad you couldn't help but laugh. Lily loved the baby animal petting area and the kiddie rides. After the fair, we headed to mom & dad's house to meet up with Angela & Zach who were in town taking care of some wedding details (only one month left in the countdown). There we were treated to some delicious BBQ and participated in some serious games of Euchre. Carl thought he was clever by beating me, but I got the last laugh when I made him walk home. jk :)