Monday, August 15, 2005
Hallie update -- 3 months since Gotcha Day!
Hello everyone. I know that it has been a while, but we've been very busy keeping an eye on Hallie. Now that she can walk, we must watch her every second! She gets into everything. But, I guess that is good because she is curious and wants to learn about new things. Also, it has been brought to my attention that we are posting more on Hallie Yahoo Group site than on this site. Well, that's because it is easier to post pictures there. But, I will make a greater effort to continue to update our family and friends here, too.
Two weekends ago we went to Toledo, Ohio to visit my family. We stayed at my parents' house. My sister Megan, and her husband Steve were home visiting from Germany. Baby Sophia was born in January. Steve is in the US Army and they are stationed in Germany. We went up for a reunion with them and the rest of my extended family. It was a blast. In usual Zunk tradition, there were several parties which included lots of food and beer and wine and music! I think everyone had a good time. It was so nice to see everyone, especially all of my cousins who are also new moms. Everyone loved Hallie, and she didn't disappoint! She kissed everyone, blew kisses, ran around the yard, loved the swing, fed the fish in Grandpa's pond, danced and laughed. And she wasn't too shy around all of the new people.
Brett went out of last weekend on his annual canoe trip to Missouri, so it was a girls only weekend! Saturday morning, one of my friends threw a brunch for Hallie and me. It was very nice. Hallie behaved very well, and thanks to the quick hands of one of the guests, she didn't break the glass hurricane lamp on the coffee table! Later that evening, we went to a party for new FCC families. There were about 5 children there, two of whom just returned within the past week. Hallie had fun playing with the other children, and enjoyed the ice cream and cookies. She is developing a sweet tooth!
This week my parents are back in town, which is a huge help as they are watching Hallie while we wait for day care to start. Hallie's first day is next Monday. I'm not sure who will cry more, she or I?
Can you all believe Hallie was placed into our arms three months ago tomorrow?? It seems like she has been with us forever, and at time I have to remind myself that we are still getting to know one another.
Please check back to this site, as I promise to post more often about the adventures of life with Hallie Donnals!
Two weekends ago we went to Toledo, Ohio to visit my family. We stayed at my parents' house. My sister Megan, and her husband Steve were home visiting from Germany. Baby Sophia was born in January. Steve is in the US Army and they are stationed in Germany. We went up for a reunion with them and the rest of my extended family. It was a blast. In usual Zunk tradition, there were several parties which included lots of food and beer and wine and music! I think everyone had a good time. It was so nice to see everyone, especially all of my cousins who are also new moms. Everyone loved Hallie, and she didn't disappoint! She kissed everyone, blew kisses, ran around the yard, loved the swing, fed the fish in Grandpa's pond, danced and laughed. And she wasn't too shy around all of the new people.
Brett went out of last weekend on his annual canoe trip to Missouri, so it was a girls only weekend! Saturday morning, one of my friends threw a brunch for Hallie and me. It was very nice. Hallie behaved very well, and thanks to the quick hands of one of the guests, she didn't break the glass hurricane lamp on the coffee table! Later that evening, we went to a party for new FCC families. There were about 5 children there, two of whom just returned within the past week. Hallie had fun playing with the other children, and enjoyed the ice cream and cookies. She is developing a sweet tooth!
This week my parents are back in town, which is a huge help as they are watching Hallie while we wait for day care to start. Hallie's first day is next Monday. I'm not sure who will cry more, she or I?
Can you all believe Hallie was placed into our arms three months ago tomorrow?? It seems like she has been with us forever, and at time I have to remind myself that we are still getting to know one another.
Please check back to this site, as I promise to post more often about the adventures of life with Hallie Donnals!
# posted by JDonnals : 2:36 PM
