Thursday, July 17, 2014

Mira is 1 Year & 1 Month Old!


Miri is a bundle of energy and loves to play.
She is learning and changing so much every day!
She loves running around with Rana and her friends.

She is eating real food like a champ and has an amazing appetite!
 When she is hungry, which is almost hourly these days,
she says "hum" repeatedly until we give her something to eat.
She is also starting to demonstratively refuse her bottles
and point out what she would prefer. Mira quite likes savory
and hearty foods, such as meats and cheeses,
and often eats almost much as her sister at meals.

It took her a while to adjust to daycare,
but she quite likes it there now.  Interestingly, she
transitioned better without Mama hanging about and
has established a stronger bond with the English-speaking
teacher, though she lets the other teachers care for her as well.

What a fun and busy age!

Monday, July 14, 2014

World Cup Fever

Germany won the World Cup!


Rana collected the team cards, dressed up, 
and followed some of the games,
while Mira quite enjoyed the drum
we were given at local store.


Wonder how long the euphoria will last?!

Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Monday, July 7, 2014

Outings

We've been busy:

An outing at a nearby camp with Rana's Kindergarten group
as they bid farewell to the kids who will be starting school.


And an outing to the zoo with Jana and her family.


Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Goodbye, Grandmum!

My grandmother passed away in the wee hours of the morning.

I, Anne Adele, was named after her, Jean Adele, 
and my sister carried the name on to the third generation 
by naming her daughter Adele.

Grandmum was a tender, loving woman with a love for 
and an ear for music. She was an eloquent letter writer 
and I like to think that I inherited 
both her musical genes and way with words. 
I could (and will!) fill a box with her letters, 
and I will treasure them and read them fondly.

I am thankful that both of my daughters knew 
their Great Grandmum
and that she had the pleasure of knowing and loving her
four children, nine grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren!


We love you, Grandmum!

Saturday, June 21, 2014

Rana's 6th Birthday Party

Rana was ecstatic to invite her friends over for her party today.


We took the birthday girl and 7 of her rambunctious 
friends to the park across the street to run sack and three-
legged races, balance eggs on spoons, throw bean bags,
play soccer and bocci ball, have a water balloon fight, and more.


It was a great party!
  

Then we headed home for hamburgers and bratwurst,
fruits and veggies, and yummy cake.


What a fun way to celebrate Miss Rana!

Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Happy 1st Birthday, Mira!

Mira started her day by celebrating in the Kita this morning.
Her teachers put up decorations and everyone enjoyed the fun.


Mira only left her birthday crown on her head for about 
10 seconds, but she thoroughly enjoyed her special breakfast. 


And an outing to the nearby playground. 


And lots of time to play.


Plus cake at home with us this evening.


Happy Birthday, Mira!