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John - Tona - Violet - Abbi

Thursday, September 17, 2009



Update on Violet -
This sassy but sweet little girl is fast approaching the terrible two's. She is like a sponge when it comes to learning and often will sing her own version of the ABC's and Twinkle Little Star. She is into playing with her stuff animals, baby dolls and she still loves her books. Her two most favorite buddies right now are Daddy and Frank. Her other two favorites are Lucy and Baka Bake (*aka Gabe) - we can't say Lucy's name unless we are on our way to see her. Another big milestone in the past month or so ... she is now sleeping in her big girl bed - she still brings about 5 stuff animals with her, but whatever works! Enjoy the pics as mentioned in the captions she is growing - I think John might get his vollyball player after all.

Here are some pics taken awhile ago when we got together with friends and kids at Joe & Christiane's.

Thursday, September 10, 2009



My brother and sister in law live in Hawaii - they sent Violet a Hula girl outfit as a gift. She looked so adorable dancing around the living room.

Here are a few pics of Gabe, Lucy & Violet at Grandma Bartels house.