Saturday, September 20, 2008

Reading, writing, 'rithmetic....


Thought we'd start Eliana early on her learning. Here Aunt Angela reads a book to her...we were so surprised at how interested Elle looked in this story. It was so cute watch her study each page:-) Good friends of ours sent Elle a few new books as a gift and they have already gotten used!! Thank you Hird family!!

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Videos

These are some more recent videos of Eliana. One is of Jessica saying boo to her while she is in the foam bag and the other one is of her telling us something. Really not sure what, but she looks like she knows exactly what it is.

Here comes the bride!!!

We are SO behind on our blogging! This special occasion happened a few weeks ago now! Adam and I had the privilege of helping Alison's boyfriend plan the big proposal when he was up here visiting last. It started out as a "double-date" downtown Louisville. We "happened" to walk into the museum adjacent to Proof (a restaurant) downtown where Alison and Aaron went on their first official date! Aaron had called beforehand and reserved a rose so when we were walking around looking at the unusual, modern, abstract (rather disturbing?) art displays he fetched the flower and was waiting in the lower level of the museum for us, or rather for Alison!! Of course, she had no clue as to the surprise awaiting her so she wanted to take pictures with one of the red penguins on display....
Anyway, Aaron walks through a doorway with his beautiful rose and Adam and I sneak back up the steps to quietly snap a few pics and then wander off to leave them to their sweet selves.
I'm certain that you all can tell from the pics here what the answer was to the big question Aaron asked down on one knee:-) What an exciting night it was!! The happy couple has yet to finalize a date for their wedding, but are so looking forward to marriage. We could not be happier for them as they embark on this journey of life together. If you click on this picture it will give you a better close up of the ring!!!