Boxing Day, 3:15pm, 2011

Scotland on a winter's afternoon...

Merry Christmas

To you,

Thank you for keeping abreast of all things Lilah on this wee blog.  It is always a pleasure to hear that it has been visited, and to hear that you know what is going on because of it.  I wish that I could be more on top of it sometimes, and add pictures daily so that there is a real continuity to Lilah's growth, but life really gets in the way!  It is a New Year's resolution of mine to get it together and update a few times a week.  Maybe come 2013, I'll be able to do the once-a-day thing...

I wish you the very best in 2012, and hope that all your Christmas wishes come true.  Lilah seems to be pretty chuffed with her gifts from Santa, and the fact that she and I get to spend every day for the next 2 weeks together.  (So far we've been face-painting, swimming, and to our winter outdoor carnival in the city centre, but the holiday is young yet!)  

I'm trying to do some positive thinking about the potential for 2012, and would really appreciate any additional good vibes that you're willing to share our way -- Steven and I spent 2011 working extremely hard with not much to show for it, and I, for one, think it is time for Steven (at least) to get acknowledged for his talents and abilities.  So please wish him well in the search for new employment... unless you know of a job that's going...

In closing, LilahTime will continue until Lilah says "hey mum, you better stop that shit.  it's getting embarrassing.  my friends are looking."  

tee hee...

maybe...

With love,

Lauren

have a holly, jolly christmas

christmas morning in front of the tree

lilah and tia on christmas,

lilah is eyeing up the presents,

tia is eyeing up the ornaments

grandma sue's present was an instant favourite

nonni's present was the only reason to get changed out of pyjamas

(she loves the sparkles)

another good thing about scotland

sometimes schools get cancelled because of Severe Weather Warnings - at Red, the highest level - due to gale force winds...

this picture was taken earlier today in Helensburgh, a few miles down the road from Glasgow.  this guy was trying to fly.  and why not?

welcome home

(the bachelorette party)

out for an early morning dip in the pool

the pool

this is how it felt

this is how it looked

(after our swim, we went for our mud-baths and sent the bride-to-be for a massage)

the extremely relaxed bride at the most appropriately named restaurant in napa valley

(Long Meadow Ranch ... same initials as Lindsay Maral Richter)

the bridal party

back before we left for california

playing at the Glasgow Airport

Nonni's Birthday

make a wish!

blowing out the candle

congratulations!

the Birthday girl

poor Chenners

tickly knees

lucky girl

freshly-baked apple cider donuts

are a girl's best friend

in the donut zone

garden of gnomeo and juliet

this was live action gnome-age

lilah was stoked

Lilah and Papa Jon

Apple Hill, part 2

Apple Hill is wonderful for kids

you can go to jail...

pilot an airplane

drive a tractor

keep driving tractors...

and ride more ponies!

lilah kaur sakti went to town

a-

riding

on

a

pony

a trip to Apple Hill and those that went

Papa Zuzu, Lilah, and Nonni

two Papas:  Jon and Zuzu

more shots from Mission-North park

also known as "Lilah's park"

it's hard to get a good shot of someone in motion on a swing

i applaud those that can:

good on you, keep up the good work

sunny day in november

building up arm strength

down the fireman's pole

success!

lifting herself up with no help!

and again...

(just before successfully flipping over)

sacramento bicycle

thanks, nonni and papa jon!

i love this overexposed picture of lilah and steven

just another normal sunny november day in california

1950s, new york city

the dress lilah didn't wear for the wedding

the shoes

for you, Ashley.

for real.

the dancing queen

a quick spin with mum

and then up in the air with Aylin

taking over the dance floor

holding her own, but feeling the heat

go Lilah!

Well done, you!!  You were an absolute STAR for the whole wedding day.  We are all so lucky to have had you be a part of such a fantastic celebration.  You made it even more special.

I love you.