Butterfly

Today something happened with Morgan that can only be described as miraculous.

We were outside in the gorgeous sunshine.  Morgan was sans clothes, as that is the best way to get potty trained.

It is also a really good way to get some vitamin D.  She was heavily sun tan lotioned up.   The lilies, pansies, and clematis were in sumptuous and heady bloom.

Morgan was playing on the front lawn in all this natural splendor, when a huge Monarch butterfly flew toward her.  Morgan’s eyes grew huge and she indicated she wanted to kiss and feed the butterfly.  I told her we should just let the butterfly come to her.  Well, it did.  Right to her, and lighted on a lily right at her hand.  It actually came right to her.

We have the most extraordinary pictures of a tiny, naked nymph feeding this glorious creature of nature.  They were a match made in Heaven.

New Kayak

Today Morgan got to sit in Grandpa’s new kayak.  She wanted to ‘go’.  It was so much fun to see her try to make it move.  After the kayak ‘trip’ her and Grandpa picked all the green beans.  She ate a few, so look out Mom and Dad!

Cousins

Today we had a cousin day.  Every one of the girls were here.  Morgan loves her cousins.  They did hair, nails, did a play and dress up complete with wigs, and generally had the most amazing time.  We had snacks and goodies, and Morgan is most generous with her toys, and her love.

Mo and Chuck

Just some simple shots of the family.

Bird Seed Fever

We took an afternoon and headed back to the Sechelt Duck Marsh.  Morgan just loves feeding the birds and seems to thrive on the frenzy of birds feeding.  Doesn’t seem scared at all.

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Morgan Turns 2

Morgan had a TERRIFIC 2nd Birthday today.

She had Auntie’s and Cousins and Friends and Neighbors and Grandma and Grandpa and even Great-Grandma attend to her every whim.

Bubbles and face painting and pools and water-and-sand tables and burgers and hotdogs and sun and chips and pop and cake and balls and frisbees and kids … oh my! what a day!

Thank you to everyone who could make it. And “save the date for next year” to all those that couldn’t.

And if you have pictures to add, send ‘em our way!

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Black Bear Morgan

Today we were playing up back and swinging on the swing set.  We decided to come in for a snack and a bathroom break.

I looked out the window and there, right where we had been playing seconds before, was Blackie, our resident bear.  He is really big now, but so gentle (looking).

I tried to get Morgan to see him, but she was unaware of what I was so excited about.  I wish she had seen him, but I did take pictures.  We must be very careful in the back yard, as Morgan would just love to give Blackie some very big cuddles.

Don’t Fall Asleep in the Dryer

Beth did laundry the other day and when she went to fold the dry clothes she discovered:

Laundry Surprise

Also, every time the car door gets left open, Morgan B-Lines it for the drivers seat. I came out this morning to the hazards blinking and the radio cranked.

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Bush Bombing No Go

Today we took the stroller up the back trail, but Morgan was very nervous and wanted to go back to the house.

Her sign language is very strong and demonstrative.  She decidedly wanted to get back to her usual surrounds.  She likes things the way they are supposed to be.  Don’t mess with the status quo.

Jogging Stroller

Today we got the most amazing stroller.  It is huge and meant for bush bombing and biking.  Morgan is a little awed by it, and her and Grandpa took it for a test drive.  Her eyes get bigger and bigger as she explores more of her world.

Outdoor Morgan

Morgan spent the day here, her first without a really good reason, other than that she wants to be with grandpa and grandma.  Good enough.

She totally loves the outdoors, and we spend as much time as possible outside.  She gets the mail and paper with Grandpa, and eats and naps without a problem.  We read lots of stories and she comprehends most of what is discussed.  Today we talked about frogs and jumping.  She is a very good jumper.  Her most amazing attribute is her love of everything, animate and inanimate.  She hugs everything, and kisses and cuddles even the most mundane and usual item:  dolls, bugs, garden sculptures, angels, butterflies, flowers, etc.

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Oh oh, something astounding happened.  Auntie Kathy brought us a little play house.  It is just the perfect size for a little Morgan.  She goes in and out and in and out.  Then she hides.  We sign a song:

Where is Morgan, where is Morgan where is she? 

                        Where is she?  I don’t see her, I don’t see her – where could she be? Where could she be? 

                         at which point, Morgan pops out one of the little  window, and we sing the response…

There is Morgan, there is Morgan, there is she, there is she

                        Now I see her, now I see her looking at me, looking at me…

This absolutely cracks her up and she dissolves in giggles.

We keep all her balls, blocks and other necessities of life in this little house.

Baby Shower

Today we had a baby shower for Charlotte at Auntie Bertas’.   Morgan was very social and so proud of her baby sister.

Baking

Morgan loves to bake.  She is very competent in the kitchen.  She can roll out dough, make cookies, and then wash the dishes.  We go through a lot of outfits, but it is so much fun.

A New Sister

Charlotte is home.  Morgan evidences no sibling rivalry at all.  She is thrilled with her new sister, and extremely generous and caring with Mom and Dad.  They are talking about starting potty training, and with any luck we will have Morgan come for one day a week.  We don’t want her to feel excluded from her nuclear family at this point so playing it cautiously with her sensitive nature.

First Night

Today, Morgan came to stay with us for a little while.  She is going to be a big sister!!  Mommy and Daddy are working hard to bring a new baby home.  It is hard to believe that this tiny being, so new and so perfect herself will now have to be the big sister.  She is so loving and responsive.  Her language comprehension and intelligence is phenomenal.  Her verbal skills are developing, and she uses many signs to communicate.  I have found all my old ASL books and am brushing up on the correct way to sign.  She goes down without a murmur and eats and plays without complaint.  Where did this child come from??

Hot Stuff

So we spent Halloween and Beth’s birthday in the Emergency Ward of St. Mary’s Hospital.

Morgan had a low fever, a quickly spreading rash, and a sore throat.

I thought standing with a screaming child would get us in faster.  I was wrong.

After about two hours we got the diagnosis that she had Scarlet Fever and Strep throat.

Penicillin took care of her but it took ~36 hours for things to really get better.

Now on to last night.

As I walked by her bedroom last night I saw her flat on the floor panting.

I got down next to her and saw her face was flushed and she was breathing really hard.

But she had a smile on her face.

It took me a second to realize she was blowing on the base board heater.

What do we do with hot things?  We blow on them.