The kids...

The kids.... all three are still here, no one's been lost or sent to the zoo to live. Lilia and Kaine are thrilled that the holidays are upon us and Eli well he doesn't know any better he's just along for the ride. With that said we thought we could give you an update on kids likings, I know a few of you have asked for gift ideas so hopefully this will help

Kaine

LOVES music. He is learning to play the viola (2 months) and piano (1 year). His skill level is still beginner, so any sheet music needs to be primer or simplified. He said he also might enjoy a classical cd.

enjoys reading. a few authors he likes are GP Taylor, Wendy Mass, and Shel Silverstein.

still hoards loves Legos. He is working on collecting the Lego City sets.

DS games he doesn't have, but wouldn't mind having: Lego Batman and Super Mario Brothers

favorite characters: Ironman and Hulk

favorite animal at the zoo: bobcat or jaguar

favorite subject: science and music

favorite color: black

favorite food: pizza

favorite treat: Cookies and Cream Hersey's bar

measurements: shoe 5.5, shirt 14youth, pant 12youth

Lilia

LOVES using her imagination. Doctor or school are her top choices. She says when she grows up she wants to be a doctor, we are so proud to see her really take interest in the science of being a doctor as we read books and look at images on the computer. Baby dolls are her favorite, she likes how the Cabbage Patch dolls smell, she says they smell pretty.  

enjoys creating. coloring and simple crafts are the usual,  play dough is always a hit and the girl must have her finger nails painted.

favorite books: anything Dr. Seuss, Curious George, and Clifford

favorite characters: Fancy Nancy, Curious George, Yo Gaba Gaba, Charlie Brown and Co., Tinkerbell and fairies in general

favorite animal at the zoo: giraffe

favorite color: pink and yellow

favorite food: Broccoli and spaghetti

favorite treat: York peppermint patty

measurements: shoe 10-11, shirt 4t/5t,  pant 4t

Eli

LOVES animals and machines. He is enthralled every time he sees a big truck or airplane go by or hears the lawn mower or leaf blower start up, he's Dad's new best friend. He has yet to go to the zoo, but so far animals in books are good enough.  

enjoys making noise. I wouldn't quiet call it music, but like Kaine Eli enjoys  pounding playing the piano or pots and pans :)

favorite books: anything touch and feel, board books

favorite characters: Curious George and Charlie Brown and Co. would be my guess, but we'll have to wait to see what he has to say about it.

favorite color: green?

favorite food: meat and potatoes

favorite treat: pumpkin pie

measurements: shoe 6, shirt 24months/2t, pant 24months/2t

We are looking forward to seeing everyone over the next month or two, until then we send our love.