Archive for December, 2005

Christmas 2005

Friday, December 30th, 2005

We had a great time at home with family. It was Helene’s first Christmas and she really likes the lights.

And for those that didn’t see lights this year, here is the Buda, Tx winner.

Next year’s rising star for champion is our own Natalie Hardwick.

The most thought provoking was this Minimalist Christmas installation, a single [...]

Celebrating a Wedding and a Wolf

Wednesday, December 21st, 2005

We had a great trip home this past weekend. Our friends Helen and Brett were married in a beautiful ceremony. Aurelie was a bridesmaid and looked very stunning. Last night we celebrated our friend Laura’s birthday in Kingwood. Happy Birthday Laura! She is married to Ryan Wolf who traveled with [...]

Foundations Class Christmas

Monday, December 12th, 2005

We had great fun on our first official family outing. Our Sunday school class had a big get together at the Chae’s. It was wonderful to see friends that we hadn’t seen for weeks. In a spirited ornament exchange, the two unlikeliest were the most sought after: the M&M Darth Vader [...]

Two Week Appointment

Saturday, December 10th, 2005

Helene had her two week appointment this past Tuesday and we have confirmation of her growth in statistical information.
at Birth:
7 lbs. 12 oz.
19.5″
at 2 wk:
9 lbs. 0 oz. (75 percentile)
21″ (75 percentile)
Head – 14″

My Two Professional Girls

Sunday, December 4th, 2005

I am so proud of my girls. Yesterday they both received important documents.
Aurélie officially became a CPA, receiving her license (which expires in 6 months!).

And Helene became an oficial US Citizen with her Social Security Card. Only 66 years 11 1/2 months to go before she reaches full retirement age to draw that fat [...]

Helene Elise Magnuson: The First Two Weeks

Sunday, December 4th, 2005

This First Post is a look back at the first two weeks of Helene’s life.
1 hour old:

17 hours old, and her first night:

11/23/2005, her first day home:

11/24/2005, just trying to adjust to it all:

11/25/2005, supporting her parents Alma Mater during the Big Game:

11/28/2005, her first bath:

12/1/2005, not so sure about the chair, or is it [...]