I received Christina's school pictures today and they are beautiful. Christina is such a cutie.

Now to decide where to hang them.

Christina has another cousin. Congratulations Dan, Sheri, and Dylan.

Congratulations Dan, Sheri, and Dylan on the newest addition to the family.

I have another niece, yeah!!! Christina you have another cousin.

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The telethon was an experience again. Christina was her smiley self making everyone smile. She was mistaken for Moriah, the current feature child, often.

Sunday we played outside for quite awhile. We went for a walk, sat in the snow, and did a little sledding. The snow I've been piling up on the steps worked out well for Christina's sled. Christina looked so cute all bundled up.

Thank you to all who took part in Starfest 2011 and to all who donated.

Christina was her happy self for most of the day on Saturday. Towards the end of the telethon Christina had enough and she told us. Unfortunately she did not want to take part with the other children gathered around while Warren sang "Thank God For the Children".

Sunday we made up for lost play time. Christina was in a super good mood and thought it would be fun to pick on dad. Everything I suggested we play, Christina did not want to do. Then half an hour or so later she would walk over to whatever I suggested earlier and wanted to play. Anything from reading, cooking, gait trainer, etc. the princess only wanted to play if it was her idea.

Christina did agree with me when we went outside. Christina looks very cute all bundled up.

The United Cerebral Palsy Telethon is Saturday January 29th. Show your support and call in with your donation.

UCP-WCW has been very helpful in many ways. Thank you to all who volunteer and donate.

Daddy's Log 20110109

It was a great weekend. Christina started the weekend by spreading her super good mood to everyone. No one could resist her smiles and loads of stories.

Sunday we got our breath of fresh air and bundled up for outside. Christina loved it and I had to pull rank and tell her we were going inside. I wasn't cold yet and by the looks and sounds of things neither was she, but the dad feeling said 'no' go inside before feeling cold. Kids change a person, before I would have stayed outside most of the day and liked it. Now I worry too much about Christina.

Christina had lots to say to everyone she ran into on Saturday. She was over-flowing with stories and super vocal. They were wonderful stories as she had huge smiles and giggles while telling them. Even over the phone no one could resist smiling and laughing with her.

Sunday we ventured outside for a short while taking advantage of the slightly warmer temperature. All bundled up and looking like a ball of clothes, Christina did not want to come inside. We came inside and went out again a little later for another short bit to come to a compromise. Again, Christina the penguin did not want to come inside. The fresh air did us both good.

Christina is over being sick, but her teeth are still bothering her. I will be glad when they pop through.

It has been awhile since I updated. Let's see, where to start...

Christina had been sick for awhile. Sick enough for a trip to the doctor which gave a diagnosis of an upper respiratory infection. It took quite awhile for the princess to feel back to normal. Christin's incoming molars have been painful also adding to her discomfort.

The holidays were enjoyable even with Christina feeling under the weather.

Christina has been very helpful in the kitchen. We made a delicious batch of chocolate chip cookies. And not the premixed stuff, homemade make the best. Christina helped add every ingredient and helped stir the mix. Stirring was a little more difficult than I expected. The best part came when we got to try the dough. Christina decided the dough needed extra tasting.

Christina has continued her increase with vocalizing. It is wonderful to listen to her.

School is off to a good start this semester. Christina still enjoys riding the bus. She also loves her time at school.

Christina has upcoming appointments for a gait assessment and a wheel chair assessment. Her trip to the dentist not too long ago gave the usual results. Christina has wonderful teeth.

Daddy's Log 20110105

So much to update, I don't know where to start. So we'll cover the basics. Christina is doing well. She had a respiratory infection for a few days over the holiday time. Christina maintained her good mood throughout even though she wasn't up for all the physical stuff. We enjoyed some mellow time.

The weather has given the days at work seem short, but tiring. With the colder temperatures I have not taken Christina outside to play. I am sure she would be warm enough all bundled up and would likely enjoy it. The dad voice in my head says no go. I think I may be getting old and over cautious.

The Christmas tree looked nice this year, but I am glad it will be down tomorrow. The holidays always bring a rush of things to do. It was nice to see friends and family. Christina looked beautiful in her Christmas dress.

I have been working on the slideshow web page and the new page is up. I have a few tweaks to do, but the pictures are up and only about a month behind. I also have been going through photos to print. I have well over 31,000 now and it would be nice to hang some new prints up. It is a slow process deciding which to print with so many. I have about half a year gone through. If anyone would like to go through pictures of Christina let me know via email and I will send you a link.

With Christina sick I am happy to say I have managed to stay well. Every few days I will get a little stuffy nose, but it only lasts for half a day. I really need more hours in a day or a better sleep schedule. Speaking of that, I am going to call it a night and watch a movie.