Devorah JoAnn

Self-Inflicted Haircut

2011-06-12T20:00:00.000-07:00

Notice something missing?

Mama was certainly surprised to find that part of my bangs were gone this morning when I awoke. Let's just say that I was busy making art projects with my scissors and construction paper before going to bed.

The above picture was taken right after Mama made me confess. Once I realized that I was in trouble, I asked her if she thought it might have been an accident. She didn't think it was possible that this happened accidentally.

Mama found my "missing" hair under the kitchen table, but there was nothing she could do except cut my bangs some more. Fortunately, she was able to sort of fix it before I had to go to daycare.

Tae kwon do

2011-06-12T19:39:00.000-07:00

I had a lot of fun learning how to do punches and kicks in Master Griffin's Tae kwon do course.

My favorite part of class was at the end where we sparred with swords and shields. Anyone else want to take me on?

Halloween

2010-10-31T18:43:00.001-07:00

(Princess) Ladybug

Grand Teton

2010-10-31T17:37:00.000-07:00

To the Grand Teton!

Jenny Lake

Hidden FallsInspiration Point

Got a little rain, but still a great day.
The journey down.

Sorry Daddy can't walk the way back!

Yellowstone

2010-10-31T16:43:00.000-07:00

Mammoth Hot Springs
Double rainbow!
Norris geyser basin
Buffalo!Artist Point
Old Faithful
Elk!
Yeah it was a little cold but it was worth it!

Driving to Yellowstone

2010-10-31T16:31:00.000-07:00

Yeah it's a long car ride but watching movies, eating out, and staying at hotels isn't so bad!

Badlands

2010-10-31T16:21:00.000-07:00

Visited on the way to Yellowstone

Weekend at the Solie cabin

2010-10-04T20:15:00.000-07:00

Uncle Jon and Auntie Alysa invited us to spend the weekend with them at their cabin, and we went swimming every day!

Auntie Alysa helped me practice using my new kickboard...she has a great imagination just like me, so I really liked playing with her!

From L to R: daddy, baby Prescott, Mama, Uncle Jon, Devorah, and Auntie Alysa

Mama's meeting

2010-10-04T18:35:00.000-07:00

Mama had her annual retreat at the Minnesota zoo this year,
so she brought me along!I hung out with the prairie dogs while Mama was at meetings.

Just kidding! Actually, mama picked me up from daycare after her meetings, and then I got to hang out with her and her classmates during their free time. Can you see the moose? He is a bit elusive...

and the grizzly bear is a little scary when it's only a window separating you from it.

Here is a real Komodo dragon from Indonesia-- Mama assured me that it can't blow out fire like the ones in the movies, though, so it's safe.

Who is bigger-- Devorah or the shark?

My friends Jane & Emmett

2010-10-04T18:27:00.001-07:00

Jane & Emmett came over, so we all went for a walk to the lake.

4th of July

2010-07-30T20:48:00.001-07:00

The 4th of July weekend was wonderful! It started Saturday morning, with Grandma Linda, Daddy, Mama, and I all getting up early to run the Fishy 4 mile race. I didn't wake up quite early enough-- if you look closely, you'll notice that I "ran" the race in my pajamas! I really liked that they gave out bottles of water every mile and people cheered for us and waved most of the race. I waved back, and cheered on the other participants-- especially Grandma Linda!

After the parade, Grandma Linda and I baked this strawberry shortcake for our 4th of July picnic. It was delicious!

The fireworks were too much fun to waste time posing for pictures... this was the best shot that Mama could get...
The next day, we went to Grandma Lucy's house, and I went horsebackriding. If you can't tell, I really had a fun weekend, and didn't want to go home to Minneapolis!

Aunt Katie's wedding

2010-07-05T12:57:00.000-07:00

I was a flower girl, along with Derek's niece Mia, for Aunt Katie and Uncle Derek's wedding. Wasn't Aunt Katie beautiful? I thought that she looked just like Cinderella. I was so excited to wear my "swan princess" dress and ballet slippers-- I even got to have my hair professionally done and wear lipstick (i.e. chapstick!)

Everyone said that I did a good job of dropping white rose petals on the aisle...

...but I got a bit antsy standing up on the stage.

Later that night I surprised Grandma Lucy and most everyone else by staying on the dance floor until after 11 pm!

Happy Easter

2010-03-27T15:37:00.001-07:00

Big girl bed

2010-03-20T20:35:00.000-07:00

On Sunday, March 14th, Mama and Daddy put together the new big girl bed that Grandpa Dave and Grandma Lucy gave me for my 3rd birthday.I had to try my crib out one last time. I was unsure about the transition and sad when Daddy carried the pieces to my crib downstairs. I told Mama, "I REALLY like my crib." But, it was nearly my bedtime, and there wasn't time to put the crib back together.However, after I got settled for the night, I decided that my new big girl bed was a pretty good deal. I especially liked my new sheets, which have pink, purple, blue, and green polka dots on them. My new pink and purple pony pajamas and Grandma Lucy's quilt also coordinate pretty well!

The best part is that Ezra likes my new bed, too! She jumps in it all on her own. She even slept with me at first...but then Mama heard us talking and giggling late at night. Ezra had to go to her own bed, and the slumber party ended.

Ezra, can you find Devorah?

Birthday Party

2010-03-20T16:31:00.000-07:00

I love animals

2010-03-20T14:12:00.000-07:00

Circus

2009-04-11T08:53:00.000-07:00

Grandma, Mommy, Daddy, Hazel, and me went to the circus! We wanted a ride on an elephant but there wasn't enough time. Maybe next year Daddy?!? Hazel and I ate a lot of cheesy popcorn. When can we do this again Grandma?

Mama Bunny

2009-04-09T17:51:00.000-07:00

Mama and Daddy took me to see Leila the bunny...I got to feed Leila some bunny food, and I even got to hold her!

I decided that Leila must be a "Mama bunny" like the bunny in my Curious George book. It was so much fun that I can't stop talking about the Mama bunny. Thanks Laura and Rachael for letting me come over!!

Birthday Party

2009-03-29T12:52:00.001-07:00

We had the family over for my second birthday! Mommy and daddy asked me what I wanted for my birthday and I said "wakkles" so we had everybody over for waffles.

More Winter Fun

2009-01-04T19:12:00.000-08:00

This winter has been a lot of fun! Grandma Lucy's neighbor Marlin brought his horses over to the Hewitt's for a ride around the woods.
It was a really good time!
Grandpa Greg and Grandma Linda stopped in for the ride.
The next week Grandma JoAnn organized a sleigh ride at Dickie Dierk's place.
There was a hill for sledding and I got in on the action!
I was a little hesitant at first but after a few times I thought it was great.There was rope to swing on too.
Mommy and I got some pretty good air on the swing.
When can we get this at home daddy?

Weekend at Hewitt's

2008-12-21T20:01:00.000-08:00

It was a beautiful weekend at Grandma and Grandpa Hewitt's place! I built a [s]nowman with mommy and Granda Lucy got the horse out for a sleigh ride!

Just swinging...

2008-11-08T12:02:00.001-08:00

Gotta' get my swinging time in before the snow comes!

Family photo shoot

2008-11-08T11:23:00.000-08:00

A big thank you to the photographer Jami and to Aunt Cari for organizing this!!!

Fall photos

2008-11-08T11:07:00.000-08:00

Hanging out with Grandma LucySee daddy ... I like to help out!!!
Halloween with cousin Hazel. Candy anyone?!?

Playset

2008-10-23T21:44:00.000-07:00

The family built me a playset!

Thank you to all the family members who helped... especially Uncle Peter, Grandpa Dave and Grandpa Greg. Grandpa Dave, I think you may have another one of these projects again next year!

Cooking with Mommy

2008-09-07T19:55:00.000-07:00

Cooking brownies with mommy!

Canoe Trip

2008-08-10T19:52:00.000-07:00

We took a canoe trip today to celebrate Grandpa's birthday!

Minnehaha Falls

2008-07-21T19:55:00.001-07:00

Hanging out with mommy at Minnehaha Falls!

Swimming

2008-07-13T14:28:00.000-07:00

This has been a great summer for swimming. Here I am at the hotel in Tulsa.

Hanging out a Hazel's birthday in the pool.
After Candace's graduation party, in the spa with mommy.
The pool is great!

Tulsa

2008-07-09T19:21:00.000-07:00

I spent the 4th of July in Tulsa, Oklahoma this year! The family flew down there so we could attend the wedding of Lawrence Lee ... daddy's good friend from college.

First time on a plane! I was pretty good, actually I slept most of the way down but got a little rowdy towards the end of the flight.

It was cool to meet the Lee family and friends
And make some new friends of my own!
We even hit up the zoo on Sunday! Pretty cool trip.

Speaking French

2008-04-23T18:57:00.000-07:00

My mommy and daddy say that I speak French but they haven't quite figured out my new language!

PS... thank you Jon and Alysa for the amazing gift!

Cooking with Mommy

2008-04-23T18:40:00.003-07:00

I am not much help in the kitchen ... but it is sure fun to cook with Mommy!

Walker

2008-03-30T19:13:00.000-07:00

I am starting to walk now! I have been practicing but I still need some work.

Birthday Party

2008-03-30T16:14:00.000-07:00

I had a small party for my first birthday.

Hazel was there and a lot of the family and friends!

It is fun opening gifts when you have lots of help!

Mommy made me a cake that looked like a puppy dog. It was a great time!

Happy Birthday

2008-03-12T20:15:00.000-07:00

Today is my 1st Birthday!!!
I ate Chipotle for the first time and I open up some gifts that people sent!

I also got my first taste of ice cream with a dairy queen cake!

I didn't get to eat the whole thing but I sure loved what I got!!!

Grandma Lucy was in town and stopped in later that night with Aunt Cari and Hazel to wish me a happy birthday!

All in all it was a good day!

(Uncle) Timmy

2008-01-19T21:27:00.000-08:00

Tim and Michelle Eatherton flew in from Seattle and stopped in to see me. I was a super good baby for them and impressed them with how much I've grown up. Timmy, when are you going to teach me how to play Euchre?

Sleigh Ride

2008-01-13T18:40:00.000-08:00

"Over the river and through the woods. To grandmother's house we go..." Well we were actually at grandmother's house when she organized a sleigh ride for the whole family.
The horses did know the way to carry the sleigh and it was great. I was calling them a "doog" since dog is one of the only words I know right now.
Much fun, thank you Grandma Lucy!

Christmas

2008-01-13T18:11:00.000-08:00

Christmas at the Hewitt's was pretty good. I sure made out well this year!
I needed some help opening things and I even got some from Ezzie.
It was a happy Christmas all around. Do you think we can do this well next year Hazel?

Merry Christmas

2007-12-19T08:11:00.001-08:00

Mommy took me to the her Neuroscience Christmas party.
I met all of her coworkers and was a big hit.
Here I am practicing horseback riding at Grandma's house. Merry Christmas everyone!!!

Fun with Grandma

2007-12-15T15:49:00.001-08:00

Taking a nap with Grandma. When is the Christmas tree coming up mommy?

I was hoping for a ride with Santa and his sleigh but this will do!

Trying to walk

2007-12-15T15:34:00.000-08:00

Getting around

2007-11-25T14:32:00.000-08:00

Playing with Hazel

2007-11-23T09:53:00.000-08:00

Mommy and daddy will have to work with me on how to play nice!

First words?

2007-11-15T17:34:00.000-08:00

Found my voice

2007-11-03T09:47:00.000-07:00

I've found my voice and am starting to make some noise!!!

Playing guitar

2007-11-02T18:38:00.000-07:00

Here I am helping daddy play guitar. I was more interested in the dog for most of this video but I am starting to catch on to music!

Some new photos

2007-10-30T19:43:00.001-07:00

I am really getting around the house now that I can stand up and in all kinds of trouble!
I am all set to be a polar bear for Halloween!Jon and Alysa came to visit me over the weekend.

Packer Cheerleaders

2007-10-15T09:03:00.000-07:00

My cousin Hazel and me cheering on the Packer's to victory!!!

New photos

2007-09-30T20:50:00.001-07:00

Wishing daddy luck before he goes out bow hunting.

Grandma Linda showing me horseback riding. When can I get my own pony?

Aunt Katie showing me the gumball machine. Can I borrow a quarter?

Day care

2007-09-30T20:43:00.000-07:00

Daddy has to get me ready in the morning now that I am in day care.

He is not the best one at getting me dressed ... but I don't care!

Weekend in Nebraska

2007-09-07T05:51:00.001-07:00

Mommy and daddy drove me to Gretna, Nebraska over Labor Day! I met (Pastor) Robert and Marion Joslin. I was good for the whole car ride thanks to Baby Einstein videos and Grandma Lucy.

First family vacation

2007-08-19T07:45:00.000-07:00

Mommy and Daddy wanted to go to the bed and breakfast that they stayed at on their wedding night to celebrate their 5th anniversary. They told me that I got to come along this year, but that this would be the only time--next year I have to stay with Grandma! So, I was on my best behavior to show them that they want me along every year. Here Dad and I are in our room; I woke up a little earlier than usual so that Daddy and I could play with my toys in bed rather than wasting his time sleeping in!

Breakfast was really good. Mommy gave me a Gerber cookie for the first time to help keep me busy while they enjoyed their meal.Here's a close-up showing just how much I enjoyed my cookie. Good thing they had a high chair, because otherwise my cookie would have been all over Mommy or Daddy!
Later that day we picked up Ezra from Grandma's and went hiking around Lake Nelson.
Ezzie, our dog, was pretty brave at breaking a trail through the woods. It was a little rainy, but still a fun day to be outside. When we were done hiking, Mom said that both Ezra and I were getting a bath as soon as we got home!! (I guess that shows Ezzie and I really had a lot of fun!) Can't wait to do it again next year!!

Mouthfull handfull

2007-08-19T07:36:00.000-07:00

I am starting to eat real food now! Here I am enjoying my first meal - rice cereal. What about steak and lobster mommy?
Daddy and me sweeping the floor. I was more interested in chewing on the handle than helping.

Stuck in the sofa

2007-07-29T20:22:00.000-07:00

Get me out of here!

Daddy and me

2007-07-28T14:36:00.001-07:00

Daddy and me hanging out after a wedding. I've got my daddy's eyes!

Snuggling with Ezzie

2007-07-21T15:18:00.001-07:00

Here I am snuggling with Ezzie; I'm finally bigger than her! I weighed in at my 4 month appointment at 16 lbs 7 oz and 25 1/2" long.

We're already best friends-- we share each other's toys, and Ezzie doesn't even get too upset when I pull her whiskers!!

Card Shark

2007-07-05T19:43:00.001-07:00

Here I am playing cards with daddy. A future card shark in the making!

Sleepy head

2007-06-23T07:54:00.000-07:00

Here I am sleeping in until 10 am on a Saturday morning!

Bad habits

2007-06-13T15:43:00.000-07:00

I am starting to suck my fingers now. Good thing my teeth aren't in yet!

Outfit photos

2007-06-03T15:06:00.000-07:00

Check me out in my new outfits!

Aunt Carla came to visit me

2007-05-24T20:24:00.001-07:00

Aunt Carla came to visit not too long ago.

Here is me with Grandma Lucy, Aunt Carla, Aunt Cari, and mommy!

Dedication

2007-05-14T19:49:00.000-07:00

I was dedicated at Hiawatha church this weekend. We had a big party afterwards for me. Everyone held me ... it was great!

Bad hair days

2007-05-03T20:43:00.000-07:00

Daddy, get that camera out of my face!

Grandmas rule

2007-04-30T18:23:00.000-07:00

Check me out in my new hat from Grandma Lucy. Life is pretty good when Grandma is around. Grandma Lucy getting me to exercise in the picture below.
Here I am with Grandma Linda.
Ahhh... If only everyday was a day with Grandma!

Hold your head up high

2007-04-26T19:10:00.000-07:00

Here I am holding my head up. My neck is getting pretty strong and I can almost roll over now. I'm growing up fast so watch out!

Little present

2007-04-24T21:45:00.000-07:00

Guess who left mommy and daddy a present this morning ... me or Ezra?

I did! I was hoping Ezra was going to get blamed for this but my wet pajamas gave me away. By the way, mommy put my diaper on a little tighter next time.
I'm just so cute that I know I'm not going anywhere even if I do pee the bed.
This all started a few weeks ago when mommy and daddy got the Supreme Snuggle Nest. The bed is a little crowded but it sure beats sleeping in the crib. If we could just kick daddy out of here then Mommy, Ezra and I could sleep just fine.

Life is hard

2007-04-22T20:26:00.000-07:00

Here I am moments after my birth and I have to say life was even harder for me starting out 9 lbs 2 oz. I was born hungry and mommy's body wasn't ready for me! The nurses figured out I wasn't getting enough food on Tuesday March 13th after screaming for nearly two days. Mommy was just too good to me in the womb ... and I sure to miss it.

Speaking of the womb, here I am 6 months before swimming in the good life of easy food and a warm tummy. Whenever I am upset I like to be reminded of the good life I once had by being swaddled in warm blankets, given a warm bath, or carried around in the Baby Bjorn. Car rides are good too but my daddy's crazy driving makes me a little nervous!

Devorah JoAnn

Life and times of Devorah JoAnn

2007-04-22T19:59:00.000-07:00

Hello World!

I will be 6 weeks on Monday (April 23rd) and I am growing up fast. So fast I want you to be updated on my life.

I was born on March 12th, a week overdue. Mommy had to be induced on a Sunday afternoon and I was born on Monday at 8:05 am. Luckily for me my daddy never passed out and my mommy said that he was a great coach. I came into this world at a whopping 9 lbs 2 oz (sorry mom!) and was 21" tall.

Devorah JoAnn