What a character. I wish I could freeze this age...minus the temper tantrums ;)
She has learned her colors! Until recently, she didn't understand the word "what color is this?" However, on her own she would say different colors and point to things. One of my favorite is going in the St. Francis school bathrooms, "it's orange!" She's done this everytime since, pointing to the bright orange stalls. We went to Target last week, and asked her point to the appropriate color towel (love the colorful towel aisle!). She knew them all! Blue, red, orange, yellow, green, purple, gray, white, black, brown...now she is finally understanding the question and responding appropriately. So exciting to watch her point colors out!
Her ABC's are nearly perfected, and she is also wanting to start counting past ten! She is beginning to understand what counting is, and counts items all over the house.
She says too many cute things...have to think of some neat ones.
Last night I had to run some errands, my mom and Allison reported later that for fifteen minutes straight, Gianna and Evelynn had the giggles laughing OUT LOUD at each other! And no CAMERA! So sad...wish I could have seen it. They have been interacting more and more lately. Adorable to watch, Gianna will take toys over and play with Evelynn regularly. And she's been saying Evelynn's full name lately too...precious. She has also learned her last name "Gianna Bewlet". Here are her latest...Still need to update many more!
She won the big one with daddy. The second we got home, she ran to get the little one that matched! It was as if she's been waiting to do that!
Had a phone call from Kolbe while she was coloring ;)
Kelly happily joined her coloring. Gianna was truly sharing who she was. She LOVES to color.
She calls these her Santa Duckies ;)
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Kansas State Fair
There is something truly magical about the state fair. And maybe I'm the only one that sees it, but it is there in all its glory for me.
I was able to drag my husband out to it yet again. I say drag, because I just found out that the kids and I are the only reasons he goes. All this time, I thought he looked forward to it. Little did I know...Sacrifice.
But boy was it worth it for me. Again, magical. I get chills when I think about it. It is nothing but bonding...family time.
I am a people-watcher, so for me, I'm sure it means a little more. And I tend to have crowd-anxiety, but I love the fair so much, not even that can stand in my way. The noise, especially music, the food, the games, the freebees, the rides, the people...The TV isn't a distraction, the computer isn't around...
And I get to see the looks on the kids' faces...priceless...
Gianna was hesitant to truly take in the water for awhile, but as soon as we walked away, it beckoned her back...and I had to pull to release her from the fun...
I was able to drag my husband out to it yet again. I say drag, because I just found out that the kids and I are the only reasons he goes. All this time, I thought he looked forward to it. Little did I know...Sacrifice.
But boy was it worth it for me. Again, magical. I get chills when I think about it. It is nothing but bonding...family time.
I am a people-watcher, so for me, I'm sure it means a little more. And I tend to have crowd-anxiety, but I love the fair so much, not even that can stand in my way. The noise, especially music, the food, the games, the freebees, the rides, the people...The TV isn't a distraction, the computer isn't around...
And I get to see the looks on the kids' faces...priceless...
Gianna was hesitant to truly take in the water for awhile, but as soon as we walked away, it beckoned her back...and I had to pull to release her from the fun...
That beautiful face, beautiful smile...
Not even this could convince her to stay away ;)
She begged them to come up to her...
We tried to dry off, but then grandpa went in, and who could resist. It was back to patiently wait for more fountains...
despite the chill...
And who can forget the thrill of RV looking as a child...didn't we all imagine what it would be like traveling in these? And that desire never seems to go away...
Gianna Bean immediately popped up in the seat, looked at "Gampa" and asked for the keys pointing to the ignition switch. When he gave the sad news, still determined she said "Gamma? Keys?"
Gianna Bean immediately popped up in the seat, looked at "Gampa" and asked for the keys pointing to the ignition switch. When he gave the sad news, still determined she said "Gamma? Keys?"
And the bunny was so good...Ahh, the smiles of the little one...
And the smiles of the big one. She is getting much older than I give her credit for...
And partaking of a precious luxury only the fair can offer in the same way...
Bonding...Does it look like he doesn't enjoy the fair?! Yet to be TRULY determined...
Tricked...had NO idea this was what happened until AFTER the shot revealed itself in the screen...Is that good or what? Blackmail for SURE...
Still smiling...true angel
I got to share the teacups with my baby girl for the first time! Ahh the love of that face! To share a moment like this, God truly makes Himself present...
How I wish this shot was in focus...manual? anyone?!
AND the carousel...This one's for you mom...she rode YOUR love...and smiled the whole way
Still smiling...true angel
I got to share the teacups with my baby girl for the first time! Ahh the love of that face! To share a moment like this, God truly makes Himself present...
How I wish this shot was in focus...manual? anyone?!
AND the carousel...This one's for you mom...she rode YOUR love...and smiled the whole way
Family...
Gianna waved to EVERYone...she had such a blast...first rides ever! And having to tell her she couldn't ride some? It didn't seem to phase her, she marched right on to the next!
Wouldn't trade the day for anything...until next year Hutchinson. Thanks for the memories...
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Gianna Turns Two
I just don't understand why they have to grow up so fast. I cannot seem to get enough of this little one. I blink and I swear she's an inch taller. You can't seem to smell enough of them, hear their giggles enough, listen to them breath while sleeping enough. One day they're crawling and by mid-afternoon, they're walking! A slight exaggeration, but really?! doesn't it feel like this? My goodness, my baby turned two at the beginning of September. However did I live without this one?
Sorry they are belated, but here we go:
Sorry they are belated, but here we go:
Tanganyika
We had a coupon to go visit Tanganyika Wildlife Park on the west-side of Wichita. It was a good visit, but I would not be willing to pay full price yet. It was too small, not enough animals, and landscape was minimal. As it grows, it will probably be nice, but compared to our wonderful zoo? Leaves much to be desired. Again, it was nice to do with the family though. Jes's family and my mom went with us.
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