Yo, Yo, Yo

my name is Hannah Liz, if you gimme a record, I can spin it like thiz.

And the Word of the Day is....

"piss". Yes that's right, you read it correctly. Hannah walked up to me yesterday and said piss, piss. I said "what did you say" in that tone of voice that is never good for a child to hear from her mother. Hannah repeated "piss" while she puckered up her lips. OH... you want a KISS! I of course gave her a big kiss! I love her.

-momma

So Big!

I'm bigger than you are!

Hannah loves Ice Cream

Ice Cream

Hannah was really good yesterday, so her parents took her to Bruster's Ice Cream. They took her because she was good, not because they wanted some ice cream. Really. Anyway Hannah usually gets her ice cream in a little bowl, but today she was a big girl and ate her ice cream out of a cone. She was thrilled, however she was very messy too.

Cookies, Cookies

One day, I made the mistake of offering Hannah a cookie as a reward for something. Ever since, she walks around the house and asks for cookies. Very rarely does she get her wish, but tonight she was being extra sweet, so I gave her one. The response was "Yeah, Momma, Yeah, Momma". I guess she thinks I need praise too!

Remember when...

If you have a child you probably remember when that child would sit with you, before that child discovered mobility and freedom. That is when this picture was taken, before Hannah could move freely and run around. Stephanie and I remember that day. That is why this is a great picture, back when Hannah would behave and sit with Daddy for long periods of time. Those days are gone; it is rare when we can get her to do that now. Daddy does know how to get her to do it, threaten to put her in her bed, she will cling on to you like she is falling off a cliff. It is cheap, but Daddy uses it often!

Hannah doesn't want to leave

When class was over and it was time to go, Hannah did not want to give up her mats. It might be because she feels tall on top of the mats. That does it from the first gymnastics class.

Hannah has gotten very attached to this necklace. She does love wearing it all the time.

And here Hannah is getting her Stamps. All the kids got stamps, but the "instructor" could not help but give Hannah more stamps than everyone else. Hannah just can not turn it off.

More Bubbles!

Just more Bubbles.

At the end of gym class, Bubbles and Stamps are awarded. Here are the bubbles.

I am not sure how they find her, but Hannah has fans everywhere she goes. This random guy was incredibly impressed with Hannah's ability to stand in one place and do nothing at the same time.

A "small" reminder

Every once in a while I like to put something up to give you perspective on how small Hannah is. This should do the trick. -Daddy

The gym had a neat area where you could jump into a pile of soft foam padding. Momma and Hannah jumped in with Evan and his mother Pam. Later, Momma recanted the experience describing the foam padding as smelling like "sweaty people". Momma did not get back in the next week, however she did not mind throwing her daughter back in.

Hannah doesn't follow the rules...

While everyone was supposed to be sitting in a circle on the floor (except the photographer), Hannah decided she did not want to follow the plan.

Doesn't it look like Hannah is flying down the slide with certain peril waiting for her at the bottom? Well, actually it took her about 2 minutes to get all the way down the slide, cheating with her feet.

Hannah also liked playing on the slide, but as you can see she did not have socks on. Hannah was able to cheat on the slide by slowing herself down with her feet. This past Monday, Momma made sure Hannah had socks on!

Hannah did not mind other girls getting on the mats with her, but she did not want to get down.

Queen of the matts.

Early in the gymnastics "class", Hannah found the top of these matts. She was unwilling to get down to explore the other toys. Momma had to drag her down to get her to play with other toys and kids.

You might recognize Evan from another post. Apparently co-management has decided Hannah and Evan will be getting married in the future. This member of management is not ready to give Hannah's hand away in marriage.

First Gymnastics class

Hannah and Momma had their first day at gymnastics class last week (management is behind). Hannah had a great time and really played well with all the gym toys.

My Future Husband

His name is Evan and we're in love, Mom & Dad. We're moving to Europe after our wedding.

Queen Hannah

Until my Mom orders my new "queen gloves", I guess these socks will have to do. By the way, where is my tiara, lady?

Where's Hannah? In the PB&J baggie, of course!

Betcha can't catch me, Mom!

My favorite thing to do lately is sing.... I mean swing.

Got Milk?

Oreo Crisp World Record Holder

Here, Hannah is trying to get into the Guinness Book of World Records for how many Oreo Crisps she can fit in her mouth. I'm not even going to submit it to them because I already know she'd win!

I know you still love me even with my oreo goatee! - Hannah

Spaghetti Wednesday

I always said I wouldn't be one of 'those Moms' that has a menu for what we eat on every day of the week. However, it has been a recurring them to have spaghetti on Wednesdays. It's a good thing Hannah's skin is not comprised of the same components as tupperware.

Ash Wednesday!

Today, Hannah and I went to Ash Wednesday Mass. As we were walking away from getting our ashes, Hannah pointed in disgust at my forehead. I told her they were ashes. She yelled out "asses, asses, asses, Mommy"...repeatedly. We need to work on our 'sh' sound! Hannah will be giving up cursing for Lent.

Little Squirt Squats!

Lately, when we get out the camera, Hannah automatically squats. Cracks us up!

Cookies

Mom made me a special cookie for Valentine's Day.

I LOVE...............Cookies!

Group at the Mountains

This is the Atlanta Culture Club members who were able to make it this year. Hannah thanks everyone for allowing her to come this year. She is looking forward to hanging out with her Grandparents next year, while her parents make the trip to the mountains, or the beach!

Hannah ate some dinner, then she looked up and no one was there. I am not saying she was forgotten; however there was Hunch-Punch at the cabin. Here she is saying she is all done, but there is no one to get her out.

Hannah's wild ride

Andrew Spenner gave Hannah a ride at the mountains. Andrew is approximately 7'9" tall. Hannah seemed to enjoy the ride, but all Daddy could think about is how far of a fall it would be for Hannah. Hannah later asked me why Mr. Spenner is so freakishly tall? -Daddy

Hannah's family at the Mountains

Hannah took her family to the mountains in Tennessee last weekend. She had a great time with her friends, Gordon and Ashley, Dan and Kylie, Brandon and Kat, Andrew and Ashley. Hannah missed Matt and Alison, but was glad to hear Alison got over being sick in time to go to work Monday.

You are a mess, Hannah.

You know the expression, "You are a Mess!" Well, it applies and it applies Big Time to Hannah this night. Momma likes to give her spaghetti and then let her go at it. Daddy is not all that found of this method of feeding her, but Hannah seems to like sucking the sauce off of eat noodle, and sometimes throwing the noodle on the floor.

Here, pianist Hannah poses for her bio picture for The Juilliard School yearbook.