Kevin's wonderful (and very cool) colleagues at the Max Kade Institute and the Center for the Study of Upper Midwestern Cultures recently held a welcome home party for Ivy on the coldest day of the season. Ivy fell in love with everyone and enjoyed her time with all the Germans, linguists and folklorists. I think that we might have a trilingual child in our house if these folks have their way. She received many thoughtful presents: a stuffed penguin, a luscious fleece blanket, a Target gift card, and Professor Cora Lee and Herr Christian Kluge gave Ivy a fantastic Christmas present - a very hip Brio block set that matched her party outfit. There are many blocks in this set and Ivy is still having fun unpacking the box and putting each one in her mouth. I think this shows that she's already working on her very early math skills.
Special thanks to Antje and Grant for hosting the party and opening your warm & sunny home and hearts to Ivy. She'll be back to sit on your laps and to play with your Birkenstocks.
2 comments:
Ivy is so sweet, and I love reading your blog! New toys and new boxes to play with - she must be in heaven. And new parents who love her so much, in a great family friendly place like Madison - she is not the only one to be lucky! Did you get the lip balm lotion I sent? Use it everywhere, as it is all natural oils, and I did not add anything else. Did you bring in a tub of snow to play with yet? Just put a beach towel on the floor, and enjoy! Snowman time!
how is it possible that she gets more adorable each day?
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