I got Novali this table a few months ago.
Santa brought her mosaic tiles to decorate the table.
We started planning a pattern on the table.
She was very careful with the pattern.
We had a lot of fun planning it out.
Then we started gluing tiles.
We ran out of tiles twice! We had to run to the store to buy more.
After we put the grout in between the tiles.
Polishing the tiles took a long time!
A couple of green sponges later....
It was done... and needed a final wipe down.
WhaLa! Finished... well almost. Needs the final glaze.
Another project we had was putting together a bookshelf in her room...
She even used a hammer.
I like doing projects with her.
As we waited for Andres to arrive she helped pack her bag...
Call the GAP... we have a future sales associate here. Look at those folds!
She carefully planned out her bag.
Grandma and Grandpa with two of their granddaughters.
Proud grandma...
We opened a few gifts...
Valerie could not fight back the excitement.
The girls tore into those gifts.
Novali got two LiteBrites!
The girls helped each other rip into gifts.
Her new sherpa jacket.
Everyone took turns holding the baby.
Grandmas turn.
The girls got matching glasses.
We know how much Novali loves glasses.
At Ice Skating
Valerie got her skates on fast and was running around.
Off and running...
Novali took her time to learn...
These walkers helped a lot.
She slowly got used to the ice.
No hands!
Valerie... well never really got the hang of it.
She told me... "Someday I want to
skate on TV."
Back at the house... more presents!
Kareoke anyone?
Then the girls had a slumber party.
With their matching blankets.
Grandma told them a story and
put them to bed.
One night we went to a hocket game.
Preztels.
Novali did not catch on to the
game very well.
But who doesn't love watching
the Zymboni machines.
Cotton Candy.
She finally caught on... er at least
cheared when we did.
New Years day we planned a
birthday party for Valerie.
Unfortunately... she got the flu and we had to cancel it...