Lillian's Second Year

Last year I made a time-lapse video of Lillian's first year to show how she grew from a newborn to a happy one year old.  It was really fun to watch her change like that, so I took pictures throughout this past year to create a new video for her second year.

The physical changes aren't quite as drastic as her first year (and it got MUCH tougher to take close up non-blurry pictures of her), but you can really see her intelligence and personality start to take shape.

Looking forward to Year Three.  Happy Birthday, Lillian!

Making Lillian a Birthday cake

I made a cake for Lillian on Tuesday and then Simon decorated it on Wednesday. Simon chose the colors, mixed food coloring in four different bowls and then he decorated the cake. He did a great job for his special sister!

Lillian is Almost 2

Grandpa Bart Visit - October 14-19

Grandpa Bart came into town to walk in Simon's walkathon with him. It was a great visit filled with walking, relaxing and some fun at the Lincoln Park Zoo's Fall Fest.

Playing!

Opening Her Frist Birthday Present - From Kathy

Lillian got her first birthday present in the mail and we went ahead and let her open it. She loved the tissue wrapping in its own right - and was totally thrilled with the vet kit that included a puppy. 

Lincoln Park Zoo's Fall Fest

We had a great time at the Lincoln Park Zoo's Fall Fest.  Grandpa Bart, Alan, Simon, Lillian and I all went for a morning of Fall fun. Simon loved the big slide, he went down it a couple times on his own.  Lillian loved the Bouncy Pumpkin. The kids both enjoyed climbing the hay tower and Simon was a great big brother and took Lillian through the corn maze - held her hand the whole time.  There was a corn pit - and both kids stumbled all around that.  Generally a great morning out.

Hamilton Elementary Walkathon 2015

We were so lucky to have Grandpa Bart come and join in Simon's walkathon this year. Both Grandpa Bart and Simon had a great time. They walked the mile route and ended up raising a ton of money for the school.