Videos from January

I like to help

Gloria is such a big helper. If you need something done, she's your girl!

She can help you do the laundry.



She can help swiffer the floor.



She will help do anything that requires tools, like lower her mattress...



...or put an outlet cover on the wall.



She will bring you things you need - like your shoes - when you're getting ready to leave.




She even will help you if you want to go deer hunting. She has sharp eyes!

Kittie

Gloria has a friend. His name is Kittie. He was born on November 16, 2008 at the Build-a-Bear Workshop at the mall.

Rob and I took Gloria to the mall to make a stuffed animal. We were thinking of a bear, but it was whatever Gloria wanted. We showed her all of the different options - bears, elephants, dogs, cats - and she reached out and grabbed the kitty.



Gloria watched as the kitty was stuffed to the right huggable softness.


Gloria helped to put a heart in him and clean him off under an "air shower."


We named him Kittie, printed off a birth certificate (which will be going in Gloria's scrapbook) and adopted him into our family. Right away, Gloria held on to him tightly. She carried him through the mall, not letting go.


He has become her best friend (aside from Mommy!), her playmate, her snuggle buddy at nap time, her travel companion, and the taste-tester for the meals she "cooks" in her kitchen.

I like to play

Gloria is so full of life in the mornings when she wakes up from her refreshing 11-12 hours of sleep. She can't wait to greet the day, the cats, and her toys. Here are just a few pictures of her daily morning activities.

"Reading is still one of my favorite past-times."

"Look! I can hold 3 balls!"

Silly goose.

"Here Mommy. Let's play!"

For Christmas, Auntie Angela knit a cute jumper for Gloria. It's a bit too short to be worn without some kind of leg covering, so I bought some black leggings and a black long-sleeve onesie and Gloria was all set. For her birthday, Auntie Angela gave Gloria a cute knit bonnet to match the jumper. Gloria isn't too sure about hats, but she did leave it on long enough for me to get a few pictures.

"Modeling my awesome outfit!"

"Thanks Auntie Angela!"

"Hi Daddy!"

Tonight, when Rob walked in the door after work, Gloria looked at him and said, "Hi Da-da!" Rob, April, and I heard her say it. Her first sentence!