Saturday, November 20, 2010

A Letter From Cece



Dear Family, Friends and Fans,

Mommy has been really busy lately and keeps talking about how behind she is on the blog. So, I figured I better help out. We have lots to tell you!

For starters, Mommy went back to work at a nice place. Every day she gets dressed in clothes I can't wipe my hands on. I get to stay home with my super fun new friend named Liz. We all think she's wonderful and like her a lot!

Liz is a really great teacher. She taught me how to say my ABCs. I can count to ten (in Spanish, too!) and I learned my colors and shapes. For some reason everyone laughs when I say octagon and trapezoid. I also love to sing. Liz is a really good singer and loves music as much as me! The other day I was singing Frere Jacques. Again, lots of laughter. Parents are odd but fun, I guess.

I have also learned about peeing on the potty. Mommy bought me my own seat. I love to yell "pee potty!" especially when I don't want to do whatever it is Mommy, Daddy or Liz are asking me to do. I've tried to poop in the potty. Everyone gets really excited when I say I am going to poop on the potty. I really like that and hope it still happens when I grow up.

I've taken up cooking. Mommy lets me stand on a chair in the kitchen and cook stuff in a big bowl. Yesterday I cooked pasta. I was supposed to only cook pasta but I saw a nice blue box with a girl with an umbrella on it. I poured the whole box in the bowl with the pasta. I threw some on the floor and laughed when Angel licked it up. Mommy came out of the bathroom but she wasn't laughing. I think she was mad because I didn't cheer her on when she was trying to poop.

I'm in a big girl bed now! I climbed out of my crib one night. It was so easy! Then Daddy spent a long time lowering it but I climbed out again. Next thing I knew my crib turned into a big girl bed. I didn't like it at first so I slept on the floor for a week. I cried a lot. So did Mommy but I don't think it was for the same reason. Once I tried sleeping in my big girl bed I noticed it felt a lot like my same old crib. Now I love it and can't wait to go to bed every night!

Mommy went on a trip with Auntie Reeree last week. While she was gone I tried peanut butter with Liz. I had it a few times with Mommy, too and it was delicious! Liz and I went to the park and then big, red, hot, itchy bumps appeared all over me. Liz called Mommy. After Liz told Mommy over and over again that I was still breathing we went home. I don't think they are going to give me delicious peanut butter any more.

Well, my crayon is down to a stub. I am sure Mommy will post pictures of my birthday soon!

Thanks for reading our blog!

Love,

Cecelia

Sunday, October 3, 2010

Koi Vey!

Welcome to the lovely Japanese Garden in Seattle's Arboretum!

Daddy wanted to bring Cece here to feed the fish ... giant koi!

Giant, indeed! By the way, that is not Cece!

Feeding frenzy!

So pretty!

Hang on to that toddler, Daddy!

What a koi little grin!

Friday, September 24, 2010

Monkey Cece, Monkey Do

We are officially on our best behavior now that Cece is saying and doing everything we do. No more colorful language but random handstands after dinner are fun for the whole family!

Go, Daddy, go!

She's a monkey, alright!

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Bright Lights, Big Cutie

What to do with a toddler on a perfect summer evening? How about a trip across the bay on the water taxi for dinner and some good, old fashioned touristy fun?!

Pulling away from the dock in West Seattle.

Get those fried clams ready, we're almost there!

Cece is ready to disembark.

Enjoying dinner and an amazing sunset.

Cece fights Daddy for the check.

Plenty of time for a carousel ride before heading home.

Back on board. Good night, city lights!

Monday, August 30, 2010

Berry Punny

At the foot of beautiful Mount Si in North Bend lies a gorgeous u-pick blueberry farm. Cece and Mommy met a few friends there last week.

Upon arrival, Cece checks out Katie's stash.

Harvey pauses for a picture.

Cece picks ...

and eats ...

and eats some more!

Cece was very patient on the way home when we got stuck on the freeway for almost an hour. Guess you could say she didn't mind a little blueberry jam!


Saturday, August 28, 2010

Wind Up Doll


Here's Daddy getting Cece ready for her first live band experience!

Chris Ballew aka "Caspar Babypants" plays a free, local concert for kids.

Cece loves these songs but why isn't she dancing?

Oh! Momma forgot to wind her up!
Hold still. Spin, spin, spin ...

There she goes!


Monday, August 23, 2010

Summer Better Than Others

We had our annual "heat wave" last week! Not as bad as last year, though. There was a wonderful breeze that made a few days in the 90s quite bearable.

Cece says"windy" and waves her hands in the air.

In lieu of a bucket and shovel, Mommy improvised with measuring cups and Tupperware!

Serious bird watching. Those gulls are aggressive!

Nothing like a summer's day in Seattle!