Go Cubs!

Here is a picture of Rachael in her Soriano shirt. Soriano gave Rachael a souvenir ball at her first Cubs game last summer, so she is a big fan. We've been busy lately now that spring has come! Rachael loves blowing bubbles, playing at the park, and helping in the garden---digging dirt and pulling weeds. She especially loves playing in the sandbox at one local park. Ganna Marjean came to visit last week, and we had a great time with beautiful weather. We are so excited for summer!

Love me some avocado...

Yeah, I eat avocado. You gotta problem widdat?

Pee Pee in a Potty!

Rachael peed in her potty for the first time today. We aren't quite ready for full blown potty training, but we are slowly introducing the concept. We take her to the potty each morning after she wakes up, and she sits with one of her favorite stuffed animals and waits for a minute or two. She loves the diaper free walk from her room to the potty. I don't have a picture of her on the potty (which she will thank me for when she is older!), but here is a cute picture of her loving herself in the mirror!

Stoli...

My sister's beloved dog Stoli is rather sick right now, so I thought I'd post a video from when Rachael and Stoli first met last May. In the video, we tried to capture Rachael giggling when Stoli licked her feet. That was the first reaction Rachael had when she met Stoli. During our visit, Stoli was very protective of baby Rachael and would run to her side whenever she cried. Rachael's second word after daddy was doggie, and she instantly fell in love with Stoli when they met. We are saddened to hear the news that Stoli is not doing well. They suspect she has a cancerous tumor in her neck. She is one of the greatest dogs ever! Gentle, sweet, playful, and beautiful. Enjoy the video.