Good Daddy

What a good Daddy! Here is a picture of Jeremy fixing the hair on one of Jillian's little ponies.

Gymnastics

Jillian loves her little gymnastics leotard - here she is being silly.

Bring Your Daughter to Work Day(s)

There were a few days during the Holiday break that we needed to find an alternate plan for Jillian. Jeremy took off a couple extra days from work and I received permission to bring Jillian to the office with me for 3 days. I packed so many toys, games, movies and activities, I thought we were moving in to stay! On the first day, Jillian wanted nothing to do with what I brought and kept busy with the stapler and scotch tape. Seriously.

She liked sitting at my desk. She got to know everyone in the office next door and would call their names to say "Hey" as they walked by. Thankfully, they all took to Jillian and stopped to chat with her.

I set up her school nap mat on the floor for a play area. Here she is working with stickers. Who knew stickers are so awesome?!

Meow Meow

Jillian has decided she is a kitty. She made herself a little kitty bed using a blanket and a laundry basket. When I was taking pictures of her being a kitty...I said "smile, look happy!" Jillian said that kitties don't smile. Where do kids come up with this stuff?

By the way, as I am preparing this post Jillian walked in, saw the picture and said "That's my new home!" :)

Fun In The Dryer

One night Jillian helped me with laundry. After we unloaded the dryer she just hopped in and started cracking up. I had to go get the camera.

I took a couple photos and Jillian said "one more mama". So I told her to make a funny face for the last photo. She said this is her "scared" face.

Happy Christmas 2008

I am finally organized with the few pictures from Christmas day. I can't believe how little pictures I took....I must have been too busy with all the cooking. Here is a shot of Jillian opening presents...even Athena helped. :)

Playing the piano. Jillian takes music lessons...pre-piano...and she is loving this little version.

We found this super cute baby doll set at Costco...gotta love Costco! The set came with a doll, stroller, bed and feeding chair. It is sooo cute! This gift was definitely a favorite. Jillian named the doll "Baby Lyssa". Hmmm, Allison...do you know what TV show inspired this doll's name?

My videographer. :) I may not have many pictures from this day...but I have an entire 2008 Withrow Family Christmas DVD.

Every year Costco gets these AMAZING poinsettias. They are huge! I love them sooooo much and just had to have one for home. BUT...fall and winter are ant season in Hawaii. When we put any kind of live plant in the house...its like ants on parade all over the place. And once they come in, it is a major battle getting them to leave...no matter how much we spray. Right now I am battling a colony living in an electrical outlet above our kitchen sink. Hawaiian ants are no joke.

So....the poinsettia lives outside on the lanai. Jillian and I are sitting outside looking at the pretty flowers. I've heard you can plant them and they will grow into trees....