Monday, February 23, 2009

Attention shoppers!



To combat the recession, Helena has been sent to work as a cashier. What didn't make it into the clip was Helena asking for the child's "Shoprite" card. I guess she has gone food shopping a couple of times!

Please Touch Museum Redux

Helena made a return visit to the Please Touch Museum in Philadelphia. This time she was joined by new friends Mia and Lily. All three girls took excellent naps after 3 hours of running around and playing at the museum (much to their parent's delight).




"Say Cheese"




Hopping on the "Big" piano




Banging the drums with Daddy




"I once strummed a guitar this big!"




Helena liked visiting the Statute of Liberty so much that she imagined it in her own image




Helena and Daddy going shopping (it appears Daddy has a bit of a sweet tooth)




Mia going food shopping as well




"Here's your Big Mac Daddy!"




Mia riding the carosel



Helena and Daddy riding the carosel



Helena and Lily playing a musical instrument



"Here we come to get you!"

Friday, February 20, 2009

Time to Bake

Helena spent Valentine's Day night with her Grandparents so that Mommy and Daddy could have a night on their own. Helena spent part of the evening helping Grandma bake a cake for Grandpa.




The finished product (who decided to put pretzels on it?)




"Ummm! Delicious!"

Sunday, February 1, 2009

The Big Show

Helena's semester at the Little Gym concluded yesterday with a "Big Show" for parents, grandparents, family, and friends to come observe.




Getting ready to go into class



We aren't sure what this means, but Helena ran toward us in the middle of her class and gave us this sign with her hands




Showing off on the balance beam




Daddy was impressed with how easily Helena did this, both physically and without an adult spotting her




Helena likes this pose the best




Here she is doing it again without assistance




Helena posing after receiving her medal




Helena, her classmates, and her teachers




Helena showing off her medal