Author: Mike
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A week for new tricks
Eleanor really surprised us this week with a whole host of new tricks. We knew that she was able to sit up on her own – and this week we finally caught her in action. She does it by getting up on her hands and knees, and then pushing backwards with her hands and leaning…
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First Easter
Eleanor spent her first Easter at Grandma and Grandpa’s house – and what a full house it was! Mackenzie, Jack, Ben, Mahlia and Brooke were all there too! She was super excited to meet Mahlia and Brooke for the first time – and Aunt Kristen and Uncle Michael too! Grandma and Grandpa had a standing…
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Back Home
Eleanor had a great time on vacation, but was also very glad to be home and back to her room and her non-inflatable crib. We were able to take our belated 8 Month photo with Zapa, and then have a nice relaxing week at home. Eleanor was very interested in the mirror this week…
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8 Months
Eleanor turned eight months this week while in Aspen. Unfortunately, this means that the monthly family picture with Zapa will have to be delayed a few days (as Zapa doesn’t fly). Now that she is eight months old, Eleanor is doing a lot of new things. So many, in fact, that it was a bit…
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Aspen!
This week Eleanor travelled to Aspen for her first ski week! Well, she didn’t actually go skiing, but maybe next year ? Eleanor travelled like a champ, without really any crying at all, and slept for most of the flight. She received numerous complements on her “Future Ski Bunny” travelling outfit. Eleanor and Dad tried…
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Two More Teeth
This week Eleanor is cutting two more teeth – up top next to her front two. Unfortunately, they are quite hard to see, so we don’t have any pictures to share, but maybe next week. Eleanor has also been working on her musical talents with her new instruments, especially the maracas. Her standing is…
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Spring Arrives
This week Eleanor celebrated St. Patrick’s Day (again) and the first day of Spring. St. Patrick’s Day festivities included getting all dressed up in green, and going out for a Shamrock Shake – and for spring we all went out on a nice walk (and stopped by the cupcake shop). Funny how holidays and tasty deserts…
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Green River!
Eleanor went to see the annual Chicago River Dyeing in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. It was a bit cold, so she didn’t get out of her cozy car seat, but we did get a few good pictures. If you look closely in the background, you can see that the cause of the green river…