Sunday, January 18, 2009

15 months and counting...



Karina is still entertaining us by scooting around on her behind :) She is becoming more expressive and we know she will definitely be a joker. She still loves to read to herself, play with her blocks, her new princess castle and draw on her magna doodle.


Karina and Clare playing in her new tent.


Karina loves to play with the laundry.


The first time Karina said "cheese" when I pointed the camera at her.


Then wondering why I was still taking pictures.


Reading in her little book nook.


Playing with a box. Its always the free "toys" that are most fun.

Sunday, January 4, 2009

Christmas 2008

After a snowy start and a missed connection, we finally made it to Atlanta and celebrated Christmas with the Strydom and Quint families. Karina loved spending time with everyone, especially with her cousins and Jesse, Nikki, Aries and Tigger (the pets). It was a great trip. We spent new years with friends on the beach and are heading back to reality (work) tomorrow.



After I had cleaned the car and shoveled (with a garden hoe :) we don't own a shovel and usually don't need one)...this was the night before we left for Atlanta.


More snow...


Hanging out with Oupa and Matthew.


Playing with Ouma and Emilija.


Getting a big hug from her cousin Jonathan.


Learning about fish at the aquarium with her cousin Daniel.


Waiting patiently for something on Christmas eve.


Sitting on Emilija's lap, who is sitting on Rinus' lap.


Not a big fan of posing for pictures...but here she is with all her cousins.


Here they are again, waiting for Santa...


Playing around with Daddy before going to bed on Christmas Eve.


Matthew hugging Karina, who is hugging Jesse.


Optimus Prime (aka Emilija) and Matthew about to engage in battle :)


Karina had fun with everyone, but was very happy to be home :)


Karina walking! (with help)