Sikorski Saga

Luella saw the doctor today. We've been reading a book about different jobs women can have when they grow up, with Barbie as the main character. We've been talking about Dr. Barbie and the check up she would do. Then Luella's doctor today was actually a Dr. Barbie too! Kyla did a double take when Dr. Barbara Siskind said that was her name. Today was the first time Luella got to stand on the scale herself and stand against the wall for her height. She's 27 pounds 6 ounces and 32.5 inches tall. She's a very healthy girl! The doctor even mentioned that she's developmentally closer to a 2 year-old than 18 months...especially since she likes crayons and coloring books. She only got two shots, the DtaP and Hepatitis A. She was such a trooper and stopped crying after only a couple seconds. Thank goodness the Snoopy band-aids had stars on them! Kyla was the one having the bad day. When Kyla made the appointment, the lady said Luella wasn't in DEERS (peop...

The girls thought the nursery would be a lot better if all the toys were on the floor! Luella climbs the table up and out of the mess. Luella surveys the damage from the table. Oh no! They missed five boxes!

Kyla looked out the window Saturday morning and asked Tim if that was their siding in the yard. Yep, sure enough, it's our siding falling off the house. Must be from the "tornado watch" winds last week. Your token picture of Luella, and probably the best picture you've seen of Kyla in awhile!

Here is a newspaper article about what Kyla's brother, Kevin, did the last six months. USS Annapolis Returns From African Partnership Station, Deployment Story Number: NNS 080301-12Release Date: 3/1/2008 10:30:00 AM By Lt. James Stockman , Submarine Group 2 Public Affairs GROTON , Conn. ( NNS ) -- USS Annapolis ( SSN 760) returned home to Naval Submarine Base New London Feb. 28 after a regularly scheduled six-month deployment. Annapolis completed a wide range of joint requirements supporting national security in the U.S. European Commands' area of responsibility, including playing a vital role in African Partnership Station ( APS ) 2007. APS 2007 was a U.S. Naval Forces Europe-led initiative to enhance cooperative partnerships with regional maritime services in West and Central Africa. "It was a unique experience, not only to host VIPs from countries in West Central Africa and the Gulf of Guinea, but to be the first submarine involved with the Africa Partnership Statio...

Luella wants to update the website! The big girl decided she doesn't like her high chair at lunch anymore. Luella licks her half-birthday cake! Half-birthday kisses from her daddy!

Luella loves yogurt and feeding herself.

Tim asks Luella who used to fly helicopters and what sounds they make. Her " G'G'Poppop " (aka Great-Grandpa Tim McIntyre) used to fly airplanes and helicopters while he was a young Lieutenant in the Army. Luella thinks he's the coolest guy ever!