The quality isn't great, and the image needs to be rotated, but this video represents a typical morning in the Tackett house....
Guanajuato
8 years ago
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Tacketts in town (and the new house)
Uncle Benji, Aunt Amy, Grandpaji, Shu-shu (grandma), and cousin Loretta traveled to DC for Labor Day weekend.
Grandpaji spent lots of time on the stoop and did several much-needed "projects" on the house.
Maya loves all the steps inside the new house
and outside (with her favorite animal).
The reflecting pond has steps and ducks too.
Uncle Benji and Aunt Amy took in the sights.
Grandpaji paid his respects to Teddy.
Our house is blocks from Ft. Stevens, the site of a Civil War battle field, where for only the second time a sitting president was fired on during war (James Madison in 1812 was the first).
After a long day of site-seeing, we hung out in the newly remodeled kitchen.
And in the dining room with our neighbors Ricardo and Jen.
Maya got ready for bath time and did the nightly "naked dance" that she learned from her cousins, Jackson and Ali.
She also checked out Loretta's bellybutton (a favorite body part).
The zoo is only a couple miles away.
Maya is a regular.
Here's a random picture of Maya's friend Mae and their nanny Claudia.
Thanks to all the Tacketts for a great weekend and for helping us get settled in the new house and new city.
Grandpaji spent lots of time on the stoop and did several much-needed "projects" on the house.
Maya loves all the steps inside the new house
and outside (with her favorite animal).
The reflecting pond has steps and ducks too.
Uncle Benji and Aunt Amy took in the sights.
Grandpaji paid his respects to Teddy.
Our house is blocks from Ft. Stevens, the site of a Civil War battle field, where for only the second time a sitting president was fired on during war (James Madison in 1812 was the first).
After a long day of site-seeing, we hung out in the newly remodeled kitchen.
And in the dining room with our neighbors Ricardo and Jen.
Maya got ready for bath time and did the nightly "naked dance" that she learned from her cousins, Jackson and Ali.
She also checked out Loretta's bellybutton (a favorite body part).
The zoo is only a couple miles away.
Maya is a regular.
Here's a random picture of Maya's friend Mae and their nanny Claudia.
Thanks to all the Tacketts for a great weekend and for helping us get settled in the new house and new city.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Colorado
We enjoyed a great week in Colorado with the Klingler side of the family! Maya loved being around her cousins, and I enjoyed being out of the heat and humidity that is August in DC.
We went hiking,
walked all over Breckenridge (stopping only to sit on ledge/steps of various heights),
posed for lots of pictures,
went horseback riding,
visited Uncle Don's tree,
took in the scenery,
played with cousins Ali, Jackson, and Megan,
and watched some TV (hey, it was vacation!)
It was a fantastic trip, and we hope we get invited back next year! :) Now we are back in DC getting settled (and loving our brand-new kitchen!) Shushu and Grandpaji arrived this morning, and Uncle Benji, Auntie Amy, and Lola arrive tomorrow. Happy Labor Day weekend to everyone!
We went hiking,
walked all over Breckenridge (stopping only to sit on ledge/steps of various heights),
posed for lots of pictures,
went horseback riding,
visited Uncle Don's tree,
took in the scenery,
played with cousins Ali, Jackson, and Megan,
and watched some TV (hey, it was vacation!)
It was a fantastic trip, and we hope we get invited back next year! :) Now we are back in DC getting settled (and loving our brand-new kitchen!) Shushu and Grandpaji arrived this morning, and Uncle Benji, Auntie Amy, and Lola arrive tomorrow. Happy Labor Day weekend to everyone!
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
July 2009
July didn't exactly turn out how we thought it would. Less than a week before we moved, the house in Alexandria fell through, so it was on to Plan B. Maya went to Winter Park to stay with Grandpa and Grandma Klingler, Abe went to "camp" in Maryland, Larkin went to DC to start work, and I flew in between DC and FL multiple times. Long story short, as of yesterday, the 4 Tacketts are now in our new house in DC. The house is great, we are far from settled, but we are just happy to all be under the same roof!
Abe and Maya seemed to fly through the craziness of July without a scratch. It was Larkin and me that were basketcases! Maya had a fantastic July in FL and is now probably trying to figure out how come her home in DC doesn't come with a pool.
Grandma gave Maya her own cabinet to play with.
Maya also showed off her burgeoning musical skills frequently.
She had quite a daily routine. The highlight of each day was swimming...
and then watching Yo Gabba Gabba with PaPa...
and then watching Quack Quack Waddle Waddle on the computer.
When Maya wasn't swimming or watching her favorite shows, she learned to crawl up and down stairs,
run from room to room,
and look at all Grandma's Santa Clauses (Grandma has been waiting for years for someone to take this much interest in her Santas!)
Maya also learned where her head and belly button are located and is now able to answer the ever-so-important question, "What do cows say?"
We also went to New Smyrna Beach twice. First, we went over a day that Larkin was in town and visited with Betsy, Bridget, and Brent Sturgis.
Then Maya and I took a road trip with Sarah and Jacob Cohen to visit the Reynolds and the Coates.
In spite of being in four different states at times, the Tackett family made it through July with flying colors. We are very grateful to my parents for keeping Maya (except we gave you a baby and got back a little girl); Allison, Mandy, and Steph for hosting all 4 of us at different times; and Tatman and Phillip for allowing their guest room to serve as Larkin's home base once he started work. We owe you all BIG time....
Abe and Maya seemed to fly through the craziness of July without a scratch. It was Larkin and me that were basketcases! Maya had a fantastic July in FL and is now probably trying to figure out how come her home in DC doesn't come with a pool.
Grandma gave Maya her own cabinet to play with.
Maya also showed off her burgeoning musical skills frequently.
She had quite a daily routine. The highlight of each day was swimming...
and then watching Yo Gabba Gabba with PaPa...
and then watching Quack Quack Waddle Waddle on the computer.
When Maya wasn't swimming or watching her favorite shows, she learned to crawl up and down stairs,
run from room to room,
and look at all Grandma's Santa Clauses (Grandma has been waiting for years for someone to take this much interest in her Santas!)
Maya also learned where her head and belly button are located and is now able to answer the ever-so-important question, "What do cows say?"We also went to New Smyrna Beach twice. First, we went over a day that Larkin was in town and visited with Betsy, Bridget, and Brent Sturgis.
Then Maya and I took a road trip with Sarah and Jacob Cohen to visit the Reynolds and the Coates.
In spite of being in four different states at times, the Tackett family made it through July with flying colors. We are very grateful to my parents for keeping Maya (except we gave you a baby and got back a little girl); Allison, Mandy, and Steph for hosting all 4 of us at different times; and Tatman and Phillip for allowing their guest room to serve as Larkin's home base once he started work. We owe you all BIG time....
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Last few days in Texas...
Katie and Maya have left for Florida and I'll be on the road to DC shortly. Here are some pics from the 4th of July, swim class, and the Seattle Marathon.
In Starfish 1 Class, where Maya and a couple other infants learned how to enter and exit the water safely; feel comfortable in the water; explore buoyancy in a front and back position; and change body position in the water. Other than one canceled class due to poop in the pool, Maya had perfect attendance!
Ava and Aron Trull joined the class for a few lessons.
Maya's favorite part was probably warming up in the sun after class and testing her walking skills on the grass. The only thing Maya seems to enjoy more than walking is laughing and smiling. She is truly one happy kid.
We spent the 4th with friends in Crockett, TX, a little town in East Texas. Maya, Katie, Mr. Turner (Susan's dad), Susan, Ginger, and I took the girls' first boat ride on the lake.
Big pools, little pools, Maya does it all.
It was terrific weekend, with lots of food and drink.
The Seattle Marathon was also a HUGE success and a great opportunity to spent time running with Michael Rubio and hanging out with Greg Wong and family. We raised more than $2K to support research to cure and treat Multiple Myeloma, the cancer that Maya's grandpa is courageously fighting.
Katie and I have spent almost five years together in Austin. We've made so many great memories and friends here. Now it's time for new adventures in a new part of the country. Abe, Katie, and I will connect in DC in a few days to finalize our housing situation and hope Maya will join us from Florida soon...
In Starfish 1 Class, where Maya and a couple other infants learned how to enter and exit the water safely; feel comfortable in the water; explore buoyancy in a front and back position; and change body position in the water. Other than one canceled class due to poop in the pool, Maya had perfect attendance!
Ava and Aron Trull joined the class for a few lessons.
Maya's favorite part was probably warming up in the sun after class and testing her walking skills on the grass. The only thing Maya seems to enjoy more than walking is laughing and smiling. She is truly one happy kid.
We spent the 4th with friends in Crockett, TX, a little town in East Texas. Maya, Katie, Mr. Turner (Susan's dad), Susan, Ginger, and I took the girls' first boat ride on the lake.
Big pools, little pools, Maya does it all.
It was terrific weekend, with lots of food and drink.
The Seattle Marathon was also a HUGE success and a great opportunity to spent time running with Michael Rubio and hanging out with Greg Wong and family. We raised more than $2K to support research to cure and treat Multiple Myeloma, the cancer that Maya's grandpa is courageously fighting.
Katie and I have spent almost five years together in Austin. We've made so many great memories and friends here. Now it's time for new adventures in a new part of the country. Abe, Katie, and I will connect in DC in a few days to finalize our housing situation and hope Maya will join us from Florida soon...
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Wow, what a great week in California!!!
Not only did Maya meet her cousin, Loretta for the first time, but Shu Shu was released from City of Hope earlier than we anticipated and surprised us in Bakersfield. (It's still early, so please hold your calls and visits to mom for the next couple of weeks.)
The trip actually started in San Jose, where Maya, Benji, and I did some hiking and checked out the local farm animals.
Maya searched for her favorite animal (duck) among the chickens. Later that day, Grandpaji drove up to San Jose to give us a ride back to Bakersfield for the weddings.
On Saturday morning, Maya, Katie, and the rest of the Tacketts went to Barbie's (our sister-in-law Amy's sister) wedding. On Saturday evening, I officiated Ray and Toni's ceremony.
It was a Father's Day to remember as the entire Tackett clan met up for the first time.
One of the highlights was Little Loretta meeting her namesake, Greatgrandma Loretta.We're back in Austin now, getting ready for our move to DC in two weeks.
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