Body part identification

Well, I was showing off how well Lillian identifies her various body parts, but it sort of went South at some point... :) I guess she didn't want to look *too* good and make other babies jealous or something. :) By the way, I'm sorry--I forgot that you can't videotape in portrait (or at least I can't figure out how to rotate it here anyway). So, just cock your head to one side or something. {-:

And now in German...


When Matthias saw Lillian identifying her body parts in English, he was envious that she knew the English words, but it turns out she knows the German too! She missed the legs (Beine) again, but got all the others! Now you can learn some German too!

Singing in front of the fridge

Lillian sits in front of her little fridge phonics toy on the fridge and sings her own song. Sometimes she sings along with the toy, but today she does her own thing.


I can't really get it on film, but this is sort of what it's like when Lillian sings along with the fridge phonics. Usually she imitates the tune and sounds a bit more closely. :)

Finally new videos!

Poor Amy, mother of Audrey (2 1/2 and our biggest fan) (sorry Mom, but it is true!), has had to watch the same old videos for a month! So here are some new ones for relief! Sorry it took so long!

Here Grammi does a flipping trick with Lillian!


Here's a video Grammi took of Lillian just toodling around, chatting.



Here is Lillian doing what toddlers do best: the same thing over and over again!

Peek-a-boo Giggles

Papi plays peek-a-boo with Lillian which really makes her laugh!!

Helping around the house (already!)

I am a strong believer in children helping out around the house, it is great for their self-esteem and little ones really enjoy it, in addition to learning responsibility and life skills, but I never would have guessed a 1-year-old would already be in on the action. :) But Lillian LOVES helping Mommy! Here are two of the things she does (she also helps pick up the playroom and put her laundry away).


Lillian puts the flatware "away" when Mommy empties the dishwasher. Sorry that it is a bit dark!



Sorry this one is a bit jiggly (it is hard to film and supervise the stirring!), but this shows another one of Lillian's faves--helping Mommy cook (or bake in this instance). We're making biscuits.