Monday, May 30, 2011
Smile & Sing!
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Outside outside outside!
Greetings!
A whole week of glorious sun and two twins constantly clamoring to go "outside..outside...outside!!" It doesn't get any better! Elsa and Jonas had a wonderful week of play and learning. They both are such talkers now and they are like sponges for new words. Dan has been working with them both to say "Flying Chickens in the Barnyard" and "Odin's Beard!" whenever possible. (Our kids have some character:) :).
We have a big follow-up developmental appointment in several weeks and we are so proud at how far Elsa and Jonas have come and how far we know they will keep going.
In keeping with an old Norse tradition, our family is celebrating the ten days of Danivus (Dan's birthday). Jonas and Elsa have been seen walking around the house yelling "Happy Danivus" and singing "Happy Danivus to you...".
God Bless,
Mari & Dan & Elsa & Jonas
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Looking good in mommy's shoes
Elsa and Jonas had a marvelous week. The sun popped out again and they got a chance to play and play! We had several check-ups and meetings this past week for the kids and they are doing great. Jonas had a feeding evaluation and everyone thought he was doing a nice job with his eating. He likes to take his time and savor each bite.
Elsa and Jonas played with Grandma Jeanne and Grandpa Paul on Friday night while Dan and Mari listened to Desmond Tutu speak at one of his last US appearances. It was a moving night and all parties involved had a great time.
Saturday was a birthday party for Elsa and Jonas's friend, Kate! She turned three and the twins celebrated the event! It was great to see them both play with other kids. A five year old girl took Jonas under her wing and took him all over the playground and went down the slide with him. Elsa waved at everyone she saw and loved going down the slide--even when she ended up spinning around and going head first!
Video: Jonas in mommy's shoes. Elsa and play-doh.
God Bless,
Mari & Elsa & Jonas & Dan