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Our new nanny mixed food coloring and water together and made ice cubes. The ice cubes served as Natalie’s edible paint brush for this fun creation!

Nana and Pop came to visit this week – and look for a new apartment!  They found a great apartment in Gold Coast – its a 2 mile walk, 5 min car ride and 13 min train ride.  They will move up in April!

As you can probably guess, their primary motivation for a move is not the weather, low cost of living, or love for Chicago sports.  Their primary motivation is a bright-eyed, very vocal and increasingly mobile little girl… 

who likes to play dress up in Pop’s or Daddy’s hats (or, rather, they like to play dress up with her!)

Bonjour. Comment allez-vous? (Hello, how are you?)

Buon San Valentino, Nana! (Happy Valentine's Day, Nana!)

 

Besame Mucho (Kiss Me Again and Again)

Nana, Pop and I also witnessed Natalie’s first step!  Pop was encouraging her to walk from the ottaman (sp?) to him and she took a small step with one hand.

We’re happy to have new neighbors!  Especially neighbors who don’t mind lots of boggers, coughing and poopy diapers.

 

Shopping in style

Natalie and I baked brownies when dad was in Vegas visiting his friend Tim.

Yum! Why haven’t you given me this before, mom?

Don’t worry Dad. I’ll show you how these moving stairs work. I taught Mom last week too.

I have a fun family! Gavin is super cute though not into playing yet Aunt Linda made me terrific guacamole too. Yum !!!

So much for me to explore! I don’t let the cold weather hold me back!

Natalie took me to the Lincoln Park Conservatory today. A great escape from winter. It’s the first time I was actually warm since the snow came. Happy MLK Day!

This is fun and yummy! I needed the extra calories after
I learned how to climb a few stairs by myself today.