January 31 ~ Day 31

Catherine will hold on to things now if you put them in her hands for her.

All smiles while settling down for a nap.

Having a stare-down with Joey.

January 30 ~ Day 30

Having a quick dinner at Senor Iguana’s after picking up Dad at school.

January 29 ~ Day 29

Once again, I do not have a photo taken today.  This is a photo of the quilt I made for my sister and her husband for their wedding present.  I used the Star-lit Lilacs pattern and coordinating fabric.

January 28 ~ Day 28

Someone’s not happy!

Catherine kept Joey entertained today by aiming the mirror on her star toy (on the swing table) at the window so it would reflect the sun to the floor.  Joey has suddenly realized how great Catherine is.

Hanging out with Daddy.  We finally got a smile for the camera.

January 27 ~ Day 27

A happier baby in the high chair today.  Her arms never stop moving.

January 26 ~ Day 26

I have no pictures from today so I am sharing one of my baking jobs from last January.

A friend was turning 50 and her husband threw a surprise party.  He requested 50 cupcakes for the celebration, so I made a cupcake for each year.  Half were vanilla and half were chocolate.  Each cupcake had a year on top.

January 25 ~ Day 25

Catherine visits Mom’s kindergarten class. 

January 24 ~ Day 24

Talking with the cute baby in the mirror.

Showing off one of Grandma Marge’s great sweaters.

Catherine’s firs trip to school.  Visiting a kindergarten class (not Mom’s) and Mrs. T.’s fourth grade class.

Working on the official “auntie picture.”

Hanging out with Grandpa and Grandma.

 

January 23 ~ Day 23

Yeah! Going in the car again!

Catherine Elaine and Grandma Elaine have lots of fun together.

Back in Barron, reminiscing about childhood fun.

January 22 ~ Day 22

Do we look alike?

Catherine had a great time playing today. 

Dinner at Donnie and Karin’s meant all the Eckels siblings were together again
(and not preparing for any weddings this time) and Auntie Karin got lots of Catherine time.

Catherine Starts Talking

January 21 ~ Day 21

We are on a surprise trip to Minneapolis for the weekend!

Auntie Crystal loves reading to Catherine.  Is it a Richard Scarry book?

Catherine always had someone to hold her.

Auntie Jeannie got some baby toys out. 
This motivated Catherine to keep up with tummy time and work on her neck muscles.

 

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January 20 ~ Day 20

 

January 19 ~ Day 19

Catherine is relaxing before bedtime.