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So, Dagny and I had lots of fun today with Apple’s Photobooth. Dagny has always been super funny, but lately she has taken her sense of humor to the next level. She absolutely loves making funny faces with us. Mind you our little boo is under the weather, yet she is up for some fun. Here are          Barbara This weekend my Mom, Dagny, and I went to (Bing)Hampton to have Dagny experience her very first bonfire. Craig initially bought a ticket to the event, but unfortunately he decided to stay home with our two eldest and sleep all day, I guess I should mention that he has the flu. In all seriousness, he felt so bad he couldn’t come along and he was very missed. 
front row seat
We had a really great time. Dagny just loves them all and of course she was all about Erika and Emerson. 
Em and Dagny
Erika, Dagny, Bear, and Lexi on a walk. 
the girls
My new favorite photo of them. 
Dagny and Emerson
My other girl and I. 
I love this girl so much
Being silly with my girl. 
having fun
I slept with my little girl for the first time in one bed and it was so awesome. We actually started in separate beds, but in the middle of the night she woke up crying and asking for me. This is a very rare occurrence, she usually sleeps through the night. I figured it was her new surrounds so I got her up and put her in bed with me. I was worried that she wouldn’t want to fall back asleep and want to play, but to my surprise she fell asleep pretty much right away. I on the other hand didn’t sleep the greatest, she not only was glued to me, but I was scared she would roll off the bed. I guess I finally did get some shuteye because this was perhaps the best way I was every woken up. Dagny said “Mama” and caressed my face. Then we looked into each others eyes and smiled. How could I have a bad day after that?! My little girl and I. 
little boo and I
In two weeks the gang is getting all together in Boston. Can I say I love my family. Can’t wait! Barbara Today Craig and I took Dagny to her doctor for a check-up and a couple of shots. I am not sure we should be so excited about going to our child’s doctor. But, it’s been four months since Dr. P has seen Dagny and we were so excited to see what she thought of her development. In the past, Dagny would cry while getting her measurements. This time not one sound. We were so proud of our little pup. Little D was talking with Dr. P and was singing the alphabet song to her. But what was really adorable, as she was singing she put her arm on her eyes because she got shy. That is the first time Craig and I have seen her do that. It was so cute. Our little boo has grown over two inches in four months. We have been noticing it on her clothes, but to actually see the numbers…wow. Here are Dagny’s stats: * Weight – 29 lbs 5 oz – 85% Now, the really great news. Dr. P said that Dagny not only caught up (being in an orphanage the first year of her life), but has surpassed kids her own age. We were told that Dagny has an above average IQ. We have one smart cookie. 
we love you
Barbara This morning we woke up and Craig made us some yummy pancakes. With our tummies all full we headed to Powers Farm Market to try and beat the crowd, which we succeed in. This place is awesome. Everywhere you turn there are things to do and Dagny was up for it all. Here we are waiting for the Hayride. 
Grandma, Mommy, and Daughter
Here is Little D on it. 
Hi
Here are some things we saw.   After the Hayride Dagny we went into the tepee. She really has no fear. It’s dark in there. 
where is Dagny?
We said hi to the locals. 
“hi, goat.”
And Bear wanted to go on a ride.  Then we went home to have some lunch, put Dagny down for a nap and I made chili. When Dagny got up from her nap we decided to go for a walk, which then turned into going to the park.  Here is D on her favorite park accessory. 
YAY
Her second favorite. 
WEEE…
I think she looks like she is on the space station here.  She was ready to go home and we were too. 
all done
Barbara Like I mentioned in a past post Autumn is my most favorite season. I love everything about it, from the chill in the air, to the colors, smells, and all the great fun to be had. This year I am so excited to be sharing this with Dagny. So, to kick off the season we went Apple picking today and we all had a blast. I’m happy to report that Dagny is a natural, which is important because Apples right now are her most favorite fruit. Here we are ready to roll. 
Yay!
Someone was excited to see all the apples. 
APPLES
Where to start? 
I love this shot
Here I am showing Dagny how it’s done. 
All by herself. 
big girl
Dagny helping Agi Mama carrying the apples. What a thoughtful little girl. 
let me help you Agi Mama
Yummy. 
yummy
Afterward, Dagny wanted to go down the slide… a lot. 
weee
When we got home Dagny and I baked Praline-Apple bread, instead of the traditional Apple Pie. Which by the way, I need to make real soon if I want my marriage to stay happy. 
baking together
All done. 
all done
Barbara Dearest Dagny, You are such a amazing little girl and I am still amazed at how much you’re changing everyday. 
my pretty girl
You seem so much more mature in many ways. Don’t get me wrong, you have your “moments”, and they are impressive. What I have noticed about your tantrums they come in waves. You have a couple of bad days and then you’re A-OK for days at a time. I am still not sure what sets off your “moments” (Daddy doesn’t like me calling them meltdowns), I guess it’s the typical frustration of things. You’re doing great in school. You love going, in fact you would go everyday if you had your way. I swear I am not exaggerating. Most days (you only go twice) I have “teachers” stop me and tell me that they just love you and that you’re great. I have also been told that the older kids adore you as well. You just have this amazing ability to have people dote on you. You are learning so much in daycare. You’ve started singing the ABC song, for real! You go up to “A B C” and then it’s in Dagny language. If I asked you to say your ABC you go up to “A B C D E”, not bad for someone that isn’t even 2 yet. You also are starting to recognize your letters, which you and Daddy practice at bath time in the tub with your foam letters. You will say the entire alphabet after repeating me. Here is audio that we did back when Erika and Emerson were here. [youtube]uNKxqCKCwlk[/youtube] You are now starting to call me “Mommy”, 50% of time. I am not sure if I am ready for this. It’s just, after “Mommy” comes “Mom” and I am ready for that. This past weekend you have started calling your daddy “Daddy”, he is taking it a lot better then I am . You are starting to take one nap now. You seem ready for this and transitioning well. You have started to be more of a picker eater. In the beginning you would eat pretty much anything I put on your plate. Not so much anymore. But, you are still willing to try new things. Right now your favorite fruits are “apples and watermelons”. And surprisingly you love broccoli and most vegetables. We can’t wait to go back to Dr. P next week and find out what your new stats are and what she thinks of your progress. This week we are meeting with a lawyer to get you “re-adopted” in NYS. You will be issued a NYS Birth Certificate and then we are done with all your paperwork in the US. You already have your US Passport and your Social Security card. All that’s left will be three more Post Placement reports, one of which will be done at the end of October. Agi Mama came back from Hungary last weekend and she bought you a whole bunch of goodies. The only thing you were interested in was the books she got you. You were SO excited about them, if I would of known what your reaction was going to be I would of had the camera ready. You could care less about the two dolls. You are actually not that into dolls. Right now you’re into your bears and Sesame Street charterers, which you treat like your babies. You feed them, talk with them, and have them talk to each other. I love how you hold their hands and walk with them like we walk you. Your dad and I think it might be because they are so super soft. Ever since we got the new car all you want to do is go for a ride. Everyday you say “car” and go to the garage door with your bears in hand. I try and plan some errands around the time your home so I can take you for a ride. This is good news, because we have a long drive to Boston early next month. We are going to meet up with Uncle Emeric, Aunt Edit, and your cousins for my birthday. I am very excited. We are about to enter my favorite time of the year, Autumn! More specifically the month of October and not because it’s my birthday month, I promise. I am so excited to be spending the first fall with you. We have so much planned already, from going to Binghampton, Boston, Zooboo, Grandma Jen’s visit, apple picking, hayrides, pumpkins, trick or treating (already have your costume), and so much more. 
my girl and I in the mirror with poor lighting and flash
I love you so much! Mommy Dagny got a Dagny sized table and chairs from Aunt Edit and Uncle Emeric, from Ikea, and she loves it. Most of the day she was hoovering around the table and chairs. She was either setting her Bear on the chair and feeding it, or sitting herself and enjoying a snack while watching Sesame Street. This was her reaction to the goods. 
Whoo Hoo
“I like it… it feels just right, what do you think, Bear?” 
Lily likes it too
this chair is nice too
Barbara Here’s a hint. 
just hanging around
Here is one more just in case you’re not sure. 
turtle
We are taking advantage of this beautiful long weekend by getting out of the house and having fun with Dagny. This morning I asked Dagny if she wanted to go to the zoo, she promptly replied “Yes!”. I asked her what she wanted to see, the monkeys or elephants and she said “Elephant!” The car ride over that’s all Craig and I heard in the car “elephant, elephant…”. Someone really wanted to see the elephants right away, but she finally got into the rhinos. 
these aren’t the elephants
she got into the rhinos
Big Bird came to the zoo too. Dagny had to make sure that he was fastened into the stroller and then we were set to go. 
nice and secure
ready to roll
Here she is showing Big Bird the tiger. 
tiger
Finally, we made it to the elephants. 
she loves the elephant
elephant
-Barbara Okay, here’s a hint. 
she looks so big
We figured since the weather was so nice that people would opt out of going to the Strong Museum of Play. Sure enough the place was pretty much empty. Once again Dagny had a blast. Here is our little composer. 
the musician
Seriously, how do they know what to do? She just sat down and went at it. I guess she is a Daddy’s girl. 
our little programmer
The big kid got a chance to play as well. 
the other kid
We decided to see the butterfly garden, since Dagny really seems to like them. Pretty, right? 
butterfly
Dagny seems to agree. 
I think she likes them
 On the way out Dagny got really excited about the carousel, I mean really excited. 
My girl and I
Big Bird came along for the ride too.  -Barbara Craig and I felt that Dagny was ready to have her very first fish fry and the best around is at Doug’s Fish Fry in Skaneateles,NY. 
first fish fry
ahhh… water
When we were all done with lunch we decided to show Dagny the beauty of Skaneateles and the lake. 
the lake
Barbara and Dagny
Craig and Dagny
After we were done walking around we decided to drive over to Mackenzie-Childs, where Craig use to be the Information Technology Manager. Mack-kid is also located next to one of the finger lakes. 
we arrived
When we were done browsing the shop, we walked the grounds. 
Saying hi to the locals
giving daddy a hug
peek-a-boo
I see you
My most favorite photo of the day. 
my favorite photo
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