belly buttons ROCK!

She is really into belly buttons now. She loves to even lift my shirt. It's harder for her to find it..

Sunday Sweet

We are working on the puck, pacifier, nuk, binky... we tried to take it out and the tears were huge. So, this is the before shot.

Chelsie,
HEY!
Love, Meeks

First Night Out

Mommy and Daddy had their first "date" since Amika. We went to a Valentine's Day wedding. Love was everywhere. :-)

This cracked me up!

Cold Weather Behavior

60 ABOVE ZERO: Floridians turn on the heat. Minnesotans plant gardens.

50 ABOVE ZERO: Californians shiver uncontrollably. People are sunbathing in Duluth.

40 ABOVE ZERO: Import cars won't start. Minnesotans drive with the sunroof open.

32 ABOVE ZERO: Distilled water freezes. The water in Bemidgi gets thicker.

20 ABOVE ZERO: New Mexicans don long johns, parkas and wool hats & mittens. Minnesotans throw on a flannel shirt.

15 ABOVE ZERO: New York landlords finally turn on the heat. People in Minnesota have one last cookout before it gets cold.

ZERO: People in Miami all die. Minnesotans close the windows.

10 BELOW ZERO: Californians fly away to Mexico. Minnesotans dig out their winter coats from storage.

25 BELOW ZERO: Hollywood disintegrates. Girl Scouts in Minnesota still selling cookies door to door.

40 BELOW ZERO: Washington, D.C. finally runs out of hot air. People in Minnesota let their dogs sleep indoors.

100 BELOW ZERO: Santa Claus abandons the North Pole. Minnesotans get upset because the mini-van won't start.

460 BELOW ZERO: ALL atomic motion stops. People in Minnesota can be heard to say, "Cold 'nuff fer ya?"

500 BELOW ZERO: Hell freezes over. Minnesota public schools open 2 hours late.

Amika's partner in crime

This is Skylar her daycare buddy. He can make her belly laugh and she lights up when he's in the room. You can tell they are having fun.!

Just a glimpse

Amika does have a mind of her own. For example, Daddy tried to take a ponyband from her. She knows she shouldn't have it. But she still "pitches" a fit when she doesn't get her way. :-)

Looking through the window and G/G Skalsky's

The Bay Window

When people ask where we live, we tell them on the West end of Pelican. Usually we hear "Oh, is that the house with the dog in the window". Well, Jackie isn't the only thing in the window now. YIKES!

SightSpeed

I have to say I'm digging http://www.sightspeed.com It's a one-to-one video conference tool. My friend Patti did the research and said it's better than Skype. I just think it's great for my Mom and Dad to see Amika. Maybe they want to see Joel and I too (doubtful). If you decide to sign up my handle is: prendere.

That's It I'm Calling Grandma!

The outfit was definatly appropriate in her current mood.

Amika loves to Read

Okay so maybe we haven't worked out all the reading details yet?!

Amika and Jayden

Good friends from Colorado were back to visit. Amika renewed her friendship over puffs and trucks.

Sledding Fun

Amika was not too sure about this sledding thing. As I'm sure you can tell from her expression.

Christmas 08

Wow! Mom and Dad were very happy to be home and in their own beds! We slept until 7:45am. That includes Amika too. That being said we had a great time visiting with family. We laughed and giggled and ate lots of great food. Thank you for everyone who hosted us during our stay.

Aidan, Chloe and Amika

Check out those matching outfits. Those mommies have such good taste. Amika LOVED being chased by Aidan. She and Chloe didn't have the girl bonding yet. There will be time to bond over Barbies later.

Santa stopped by for his second visit

Wishing you holiday cheer!