Tuesday, April 30, 2013

2 Years and Change


What We've Been Up To:













  1. Moved to Pasadena to live with Pop/Gpa- now Aurora has a gated backyard to run around in & her own room! :)
  2. Dave is taking the train to work more often since we are only 1 mile away from a train station, so I get the car more often.
  3. I have a new niece, Sierra, who was born on March 28, 2013. Congratulations Angela & Remy! :D
  4. Aurora' second hair trim in April.
  5. Easter at church all together.
  6. On my birthday, April 12, I had a lovely tea with some close friends.
  7. Aurora & I have had craft time together at least two times a week starting the beginning of April.
  8. In April I started teaching Aurora how to hold & use scissors.
  9. Aurora has memorized parts of her favorite books & author's names including: Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish, and Hop on Pop & Green Eggs & Ham by Dr. Seuss.
  10. Aurora colors with crayons & colored pencils several times a day.
  11. Aurora recognizes the letter "O".
  12. When we are out of the house Aurora has started introduces us to strangers & friends.  Aurora says, "And this is Mommy.  This is Daddy."
  13. Aurora throws a ball much more accurately now.  Playing catch with her is even more fun.  
  14. We play outside together at one or two times a day at least.
  15. Aurora will ask me to make tuna noodle casserole for her at least 2 times a week.
  16. She is very creative!  She pretends to make us food & takes care of her dolls & ponies.
  17. Aurora has several different dance moves and sings several different songs.