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Baby Girl

05.08.13

We have been receiving lots of gifts from Amazon.com for baby and Amelia has been loving to tear open the boxes and see what baby sister is getting.  In fact she will even go and find a place in the nursery for it to go. I fear that I am being lulled into a false sense of security that Amelia is going to be an angel from the start with her new sister. Still, there’s nothing wrong with wishful thinking!

In the afternoons she loves to open up baby’s toy drawer and have a little play with her toys.  She is great about keeping them in the nursery and putting them back when she’s finished.

Today wasn’t any different and we even had a walk down memory lane…she used to love her activity center!

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  1. Betty & Baz says: Very cute Amelia, as usual. Hope your baby sister will let you share when she gets here. on 05.9.13 @ 4:03 pm

  2. Auntie Lallah says: I know you will be a wonderful big sister. Isn't it fun to share her toys! As always you look wonderful in all these pictures!! on 05.9.13 @ 4:58 pm

  3. sara says: I love this picture. Milly will always be your #1 baby girl. Archer gets so offended when I say such things to him. on 05.11.13 @ 10:16 pm

  4. auntie Mary says: Hope Amelia does not want to share at the same time - could be difficult - as you say she my be the perfect sister!!! Hope all is well in baby department and you are both well and looking forward. My friend Jan has three girls two are twins and Richard her husband is so very proud when they all go out. They are in their teens now but and wow what lookers so he is even more protective - incase the boy thing comes along. on 05.13.13 @ 8:58 am

Mess

05.01.13

We’re in that happy stage in our lives where we seem to have mostly moved past new things that Amelia does and instead it’s new things she says.  We love it but it’s hard to photograph words…still, once in a while she’ll do something that I just have to capture.

Had this been right before we were going out or going to bed I may have had steam coming out of my ears but, I can’t say that I was angry, more amused at what I found here when I heard her talking to Bambi after her nap:

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It turns out that she wanted a box of toys out of her closet so that she could properly play with her dollhouse.  A few things ran through my mind at once…”What on earth is this???”, “Am I deaf???”, “Can I get away with leaving this until Adam gets home so I don’t have to be a part of the clean up operation??”.  How did I not hear this noise because it surely can’t have been quiet.  But when I asked what all the mess was, she simply asked for me to open the closet to get more toys.  Then when I looked at the gigantic pile on the floor, she got up onto her stool to try to open it herself.  We have it locked so that she doesn’t pull everything out of her closet.  Apparently, it would have saved me time to have left it open today.

On the plus side, she was more than happy to help with the clean up!!

I used to do the exact same thing as her but my motivation wasn’t for toys, it was for sugar!

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  1. Betty & Baz says: Hehehe! you little rascal Amelia - Loving the one arm pose on 05.2.13 @ 3:09 pm

These Two

04.21.13

These two are as bad as each other when it comes to play.  They chase each other, push each other, throw pillows at one another – you get the gist.  There comes a point where either Betty or I have to tell them to belt up, quiet down or stop it!!  You can imagine the noise and squeals of delight that come from Amelia.  But perhaps it’s just a dad and grandpa thing?  When Adam plays with Amelia at home it’s much of the same.  Now you have chaos running through your mind, picture them both trying to sit still and smile for the camera…um, no.  But, I love these nonetheless as they are everything Amelia and Baz are about…

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  1. Betty & Baz says: You've certainly captured the essence of their mayhem Kate, they are truly lovely photo's on 05.2.13 @ 3:07 pm

Checking Herself Out

04.16.13

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If you remember here (and a bunch of other mentions throughout her life) she has always liked her reflection.  That hasn’t changed.  You can’t see it but she’s checking herself out in the french doors! It made me laugh because of her expression and that she is getting every angle!!

We were so happy to enjoy a proper spring day running in the garden and getting some color.  Finally, in the middle of April we have some spring weather…though I really shouldn’t complain because since I am running considerably hotter than anyone else right now any warmer weather is going to make me miserable and that means that everyone will suffer!  LOL. Adam, watch out!!!

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  1. Kristi James says: ha ha ha she is too cute!! She has such an awesome personality!! on 04.17.13 @ 8:14 pm

  2. Betty and Baz says: Just gorgeous Amelia, we love your bikini too on 04.17.13 @ 8:17 pm

  3. Auntie Lallah says: Love this post! And you look fabulous in your bikini! on 04.18.13 @ 7:20 am

Silly Goose

04.13.13

We’ve entered a phase…no matter the question the answer is always ‘NO!’.  Problem is, Amelia doesn’t always mean no.  It’s frustrating and has led to an argument here and there because she is so intent on her answer until she realizes that whatever I offered will not be given without the right response.  Does it always have to be a battle?  No!

When it comes to taking pictures I can be walked all over because there is no way that I am going to get what I want by shrugging my shoulders and putting the camera away.  Today she wanted pictures but she didn’t say yes…she laid down, turned to me and smiled but by the time I had moved the camera so I could see through the viewfinder, this is what I got…

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I’ll take it it…it’s so her when she’s being a silly goose!

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  1. Betty and Baz says: I love your cheeky grin Amelia - you are so cute on 04.17.13 @ 8:01 pm

  2. Auntie Lallah says: It is so her! No matter the pose she is beautiful even if she is at times a silly goose! on 04.17.13 @ 8:02 pm

The Zoo

03.18.13

The weather looked to be great so we headed to the zoo a weekend early. If there was ever a doubt about whether the zoo was right for her birthday, it was quashed once we got there. Amelia’s face lit up and we knew we had made the right choice. It’s a hard call as to which she preferred more, the ponies or feeding the giraffes. Either way, I hope that she’ll remember it in years to come. Even if it’s only a flash of a memory.

Enjoy the snaps!!

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  1. Auntie Lallah says: That is the kind of fun and treat that you will remember. Happy Birthday to a wonderful 4 year old. I love you! Lallah on 03.19.13 @ 4:42 pm

  2. Betty & Baz says: What a wonderful treat you've had Amelia, I love the photo's. on 03.19.13 @ 5:12 pm

  3. Gt Aunt Mary says: How nice to see you have no fear of animals - just like Mummy riding her pony! on 03.23.13 @ 2:36 am

Chase

03.09.13

Chase is something I cannot do until after Baby Sister (as she’s affectionately called) gets here.  But Amelia doesn’t know that and, of course, is always entertained by a session of “let’s run in the opposite direction from the camera”.  Meh. whatever gets her energy out…LOL!!

Actually she had a good day…I think she was trying out her new flip flops to make sure she still had the speed…yes, she does.

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  1. sara says: Gorgeous! Amelia, you are looking more and more like your Mom (Mum)! on 03.11.13 @ 2:36 pm

  2. Auntie Lallah says: Love your flip flops. Pretty color. You are such a big girl. You are going to make the best big sister!! Love you! on 03.11.13 @ 2:56 pm

  3. Betty & Baz says: Love the flip flops Amelia you look so pretty - welcome to the beach! on 03.11.13 @ 3:58 pm

  4. Auntie M says: Yes I agree with Sara, you are looking more like Mum but moreso like your Nana too - very much. Card and gift on way to you for your Birthday. on 03.16.13 @ 3:02 am

DIY

02.11.13

In the same spirit of getting the nursery ready, Amelia was happy to arm herself with tools.  I am not too sure if she realizes that this is a permanent change, I wonder if her enthusiasm will wilt when she realizes that baby is here to stay.  LOL. We’ll have to wait and see.

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  1. Auntie Lallah says: Looks like you are ready to be a big sister. Hope to see you soon. on 03.11.13 @ 2:51 pm

  2. Betty & Baz says: Who knew Amelia was so handy - what did you do Adam?!! on 03.11.13 @ 3:53 pm

  3. Auntie M says: Very good, Adam is lucky having a handygirl to help - as you say its all fun at the moment but I am sure Amelia will make a great helper when baby comes - are you waiting till the birth to find out if its a brother or sister - even more of a surprise?? Hope you are well Kate well other than being an expectant Mum xxx on 03.16.13 @ 3:06 am

Lady Underpants

01.23.13

Isn’t it funny how a package of underwear can turn into a fun dressing-up afternoon!  I remember doing it when I was young like her…she managed to cram nine pairs over her jeans and five pairs on her head…thanks Peter and Jan, they are fabulous :)

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  1. Betty & Baz says: Hahaha! - very fancy Amelia on 01.24.13 @ 12:04 pm

  2. Auntie Lallah says: You are growing up to be a fashionista!! on 01.24.13 @ 7:35 pm

Play

01.01.13

It’s the last day of her Christmas holidays and we’re being lazy.  Amelia has been playing with her doll’s house for hours today…laying the people down for naps, taking them to the bathroom and then sitting them down for a fine meal of Jelly Tots.  I am so glad that she is enjoying it so much…when I saw that a friend had bought this for her daughter last year I knew exactly what she would be getting from us this year.  It’s so well made and more amazingly colored than it looks.  Yes, I play with it when she’s napping!

This is a favorite for both of us!

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  1. Auntie Lallah says: I can't wait to play with you and your doll house. Fun! on 01.2.13 @ 4:36 pm

  2. Betty & Baz says: I'm glad the effort of putting it together on Christmas Eve paid off and can see how much you enjoy your gorgeous doll's house. Have fun! on 01.2.13 @ 4:38 pm