Baby Lola

Chicken Anyone?

2012-01-11T09:18:00.000-08:00

Summer 2011, one of the 2-3 chickens you called Melissa.

Spittin' Seeds

2012-01-11T09:16:00.000-08:00

Proof Positive

2012-01-11T09:12:00.000-08:00

Evidence of my excellent fathering, a Fall 2011 trip to the City's crawl around on government trucks day, just Dad and Lola.

Baby? Lola

2012-01-11T09:06:00.000-08:00

Let me first apologize for this photo. Just as with the advent of any new technology, the general public lowers it's expectations of what "good" is. This is clearly not a good photo but camera phones are still new. By the time you have a pocket communication device they will probably be as big as the head of a pin and shoot feature films in HD digital. Be glad you did not have to live though the time when people first used "word processors" and trid 45 fonts on a single page.
(L-R Lola, Delaney, Jason's Daughter and some other kid)

2012 The year of frequent posting?

2012-01-11T08:43:00.000-08:00

According to the ancient Mayans, 2012 will be the year of far more frequent blog posting, at least for Evelyn and Lola. My hope is that someday when they page this far back in the sporadic and Swiss Cheese like annals of their lives they will enjoy an occasional photo or see there Dad in a slightly different light. If nothing else, you may enjoy being reminded of a time that you let your Dad cut your hair which looks a little funny in this photo. Keep in mind at almost 4 you are still without a real full head of hair and I assure you, I did a fine job.

Hygiene Hijinks

2011-04-13T12:54:00.001-07:00

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The Birthday Girl

2011-04-13T12:48:00.001-07:00

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Spare some time?

2010-11-28T14:58:00.001-08:00

Lola's spare. If you have a few minutes, literally several, you can appreciate it for yourself. You can imagine how long it would take for a group of kids her age to bowl ten frames.

YouTube Video

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Christmas time is near

2010-11-28T08:20:00.001-08:00

The hardest part of this adventure was keeping the candy out of the girl's mouths. Second hardest part was keeping the tiny candy beads from rolling onto the floor and into the dogs mouth.

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Growing up

2010-11-28T08:17:00.001-08:00

Lola has literally been growing up. I would bet a few inches in the last few months. Not satisfied with her height she already has her eye on her sisters old high heels.

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Apple Plucking

2010-09-26T10:16:00.001-07:00

It was a big Saturday full of family fun. A soccer victory, apple plucking at Door Creek Orchards and then the Willy Street Fair.

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Home from the Willy Street Fair

2010-09-26T10:12:00.001-07:00

I wanted to post this so the kids can never say we didn't let them stay out late or that we never bought them balloon animals.

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The Blue Water

2010-07-03T14:06:00.001-07:00

Sometimes photos tell the stories and other times we just need to tell a story. At yesterday's beach excursion, Lola insisted she be put in the blue water, gesturing to the distant lake water. She was not going to have any part of the seaweed filled, brownish shoreline water.

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A bit square

2010-06-27T12:37:00.001-07:00

As I left the house today for my open house duties Lola was in a real state and had been challenging her Mother all morning. It was just as I latched the gate that Sandy threatened to drop her off at the Humane Society like an unwanted cat that pees the rug. I felt alright leaving though because we have an unwanted cat that pees the rug.

Just a pretty face?

2010-06-08T20:32:00.001-07:00

Just a pretty face?

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Memorial Day

2010-05-31T14:36:00.000-07:00

We spent about 20 minutes at Brat fest on Sunday, that was enough. The T-Shirt is from a time when brat fest was still cool. If it was our only having one child or the actual fest that made it tolerable we will never know. Today Lola takes a well deserved nap. It's tiring getting up at six am. The outdoor in-the-stroller nap allows a father who can forget how cute his girls a reminder that some day he will be able to sit quietly with them when they are awake.

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Landmarks

2010-05-18T17:22:00.001-07:00

This blog is all about Lola growing up. Important milestones like steps, words, and training wheels will pale in comparison to the day she could open the fridge on her own.

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When no one is looking

2010-05-13T16:31:00.001-07:00

Here I am fighting with Dad shortly after Mom left the restaurant early with me because I am a screamy grump.

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Sick Days

2010-05-13T15:12:00.001-07:00

It would seem that sick days are the perfect days to take a new picture and update our blog. Thank goodness Lola is sick every couple if weeks.

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I would prefer my mother.

2010-02-22T16:01:00.000-08:00

Photo by friend and photographer Barry Sherbeck.

The Big 2

2010-02-03T05:55:00.000-08:00

Still without hair, our two year old is developing in every other way. Her 2 year check up yesterday showed a girl a tall skinny girl with a big head. She can also walk backwards which is evidently advanced. Go figure. Here she is blowing the candles out on her cupcake. Don't tell her it is actually a healthy muffin, well I suppose it was before it was covered in icing, cookies and candies.

The Gangs All Here

2010-02-03T05:51:00.000-08:00

I can remember being herded on to the couch as a child to be in the all grand kids photo. While I did not take part in the herding, Lola's second birthday provided the opportunity to do it to our children. Pictured from left to right Delaney, Ethan, Evelyn, Libby, Lola and Joscelin.

Take me to your leader!

2009-11-02T12:09:00.000-08:00

Getting ready for Halloween means trying on all the old bits of costumes from years past. Lola stayed home with Dad to pass out candy after a few stops for candy out in the cold.

You talking to Me?

2009-09-22T12:04:00.000-07:00

Sometimes I think she knows we are having a staring contest even at only about 18 months.

Lady In Pink

2009-09-06T11:58:00.000-07:00

Lola often enjoys alone and special time with Dad. Usually this time is mandated by sickness or mothers need to be elsewhere. This special Dad and Daughter day was sponsored by a good course of conjunctivitis or the dreaded "Pink Eye."

My Mommy

2009-06-06T12:38:00.000-07:00

A rare mom photo appearance and just an adorable little snapshot of the two of them.

Grandpa Robert

2009-04-20T07:47:00.001-07:00

Lola will never know her Grandpa Robert but she called on his ghost with her new pajamas. The resemblance is uncanny.

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First Birthday

2009-02-20T09:44:00.000-08:00

MMMM Cake

2009-02-20T09:38:00.000-08:00

One year old. Life is great. Grandma Linda made me a cake with a doll torso stuck in it so I would not get jealous if I saw that she did for Evelyn 5 years ago. The cake was delicious but I had no idea that being one would mean I was no longer allowed in my parent's bed for any reason. Just all of a sudden that dad of mine would not let me in. The first night I cried for 45 minutes and he must have come back in to lay me down 20 times. That tired me out, but the second night I tried again. Third night too. After that I finally gave up and sleep from dusk till dawn, or some baby version of it.

I Can Walk

2009-01-19T19:23:00.000-08:00

Somewhere between New Years and January 10th or so, Lola's preferred method of transport has gone from crawl to walk. We are still pretty unstable but making headway every day.

The Singing Van Trapps

2008-12-26T19:27:00.000-08:00

This photo does not really need a caption. Our Used, Thrift, Found, Handmade Christmas was a lot of fun and made for some great gifts. Grandma Linda made the PJs for the whole gang.

Merry Christmas

2008-12-20T08:07:00.001-08:00

If I could talk I would wish a Merry Christmas to you and your flock. Until I learn to not get freaked out by the chickens the annual Chickens and Kids Christmas card will lack a smile.

LOLA is AWOL

2008-12-20T08:02:00.000-08:00

...or at least her outfit would suggest some kind of escape. After you spit up on one outfit and poop all over the other one, they put you in loaner clothes. Since we go to a low rent daycare, they often resort to this kind of labeling to ensure things make it back to their respective homes. Lola actually has "Anton" tattooed between her shoulder blades just in case.

Still not walking

2008-12-09T16:40:00.000-08:00

But not crawling either. Lola has taken to walking like a bear as a bit of a transition from four legs to two.

I don't walk yet...

2008-12-09T16:32:00.000-08:00

but I will soon. During a recent visit to the old age home to see Grandma Beverly, Lola took to the halls with a contraption designed for a much older, taller person. She may not be that tall but she is with the same issues, lack of balance and and a labored gate.

Box Cake

2008-11-18T17:19:00.000-08:00

I was told by a recent birthday girl that one cannot expect adoration and praise for preparing a box cake. These photos say otherwise. If Lola could speak, I am sure she would have had something nice to say about the carrot cake from a box.

The Big Show

2008-09-17T12:27:00.000-07:00

Evelyn is often willing (or required) to babysit. Sandy tells me that a babysitter cannot be given instructions like. Evelyn, you are in charge of Lola but you cannot touch her. I don't see that as a problem. More often than not Evelyn babysitting means Evelyn Entertaining so Mom and or Dad can spend some time on other things like using the bathroom or taking that elusive 5 minute shower. Evelyn is quite the dancer, she also plays piano, both in a way that only Lola can appreciate (in reality the dancing is not that bad). These concerts are usually the longest periods of time that Lola is contented in her crib. She certainly does not care to be there in the evening. I have asked that a plan be made to affect change in that arena.

Me and Sis

2008-09-17T12:21:00.000-07:00

So now that I can stand, I can play with my sister. As you can see I spend most of my time concentrating on staying in an upright postion and allow the actual interaction with the toys up to my sister. Every once in a while a toy catches my eye and I fall on me bum.

Cheerio

2008-09-17T12:15:00.000-07:00

No peas please. Summer Squash is not my thing but Sweet Potatoes are exactly that. Today I am happy as a clam, because I just ate my first Cheerio. Not to be out done, Evelyn asked her Cheerio chomping be documented on film as well.

The Bus Stop

2008-09-17T12:06:00.000-07:00

With Evelyn experiencing her own firsts, Lola often gets to come along. The bus stop was an adventure on day one and Sandy's new position started (a teacher at Evelyn's new school, Lapham) Lola had to tag along. Though in charge of getting her dressed, Iam afforded little creative license, most often finding her outfit layed out for me in the AM. This first day of fall weather, maybe a few degrees below sixty meant I was told to bundle her up in her fleece thingy. So I did.

So many firsts

2008-09-17T11:58:00.000-07:00

There have been quite a few firsts since June 1. That date was also the first day that Lola's Dad and designated blogger took on the house remodel. These next few posts will cover only a few of the many firsts our little gal has overcome in the last 2 and a a half months.

Today in early September, proof of our inability to keep on task, Lola actually stood, for almost a ten count. Here she is in early August, shortly after learning to pull her self up in the crib. She is quite spry and can do this with break neck speed. She prefers to stand while she cries for better projection so she can really scream from her diaphragm.

Sleepy Time

2008-06-01T15:38:00.000-07:00

Daddy and Lola get to sleep in just a little bit longer than Mom and Evie. Once Mom leaves for work, Lola usually gets to sleep on her tummy near Dad. She doesn't know it is dangerous. The biggest thing I fear is her drowning in her own drool. Evidentally she gets that from her Daddy.

Ready for School

2008-05-03T15:44:00.000-07:00

Last Friday was a bit much at the Anton household. Sandy's maternity leave ended on a Thursday which meant good old Dad was supposed to watch, for the first time of any length, both girls. He was quick to learn that Sandy was probably right when she suggested he give Lola a bottle each day so she became accustomed to it and that Sandy is a lot better at the whole kid thing than he. He doesnt wonder how she does it. He wonders how she does it joyfully.

Making certain the child is cared for joyfully is why she will go to daycare at Claudi's Kids where she will spend her days with Miss Maria, learning conversational Spanish and how to cope without Mom. The photo, a tentative Lola on her first day.

Her Church Family

2008-04-22T20:23:00.000-07:00

Presbyterians do not require sponsors or god parents for baptism. In fact I feel it may be frowned upon. You see, during the baptism the Pastor asks the congregation to help raise the baby in the church. He even gets a show of hands. So baby Lola, should the horrible happen, will have about 200 people making certain she makes good decisions. I think we might all benefit from that kind of influence.

Yes, That's a Rat.

2008-03-09T12:25:00.000-07:00

Just as Evelyn endured the photo taken of her in the oven, a trash can and a soup pot, Lola too will have to set pretty for silly photos. The rat belongs to my sister and we believe was an unsuccessful attempt at delaying the desire for another child.

Evelyn's New Doll

2008-03-09T11:27:00.001-07:00

One of the challenges we have been facing is how to best allow the big sister to "Help" and interact with her much younger, smaller, more delicate sister. There have been a few pokes in the eye and a hug or two that could have been a little less like a full nelson but everyone is finding ways to cope. Lola has taken to hiding out with the other dolls when she needs some alone time.

Bath Time

2008-02-12T09:43:00.001-08:00

Pay no attention to the dates on the posts from here on out. It was well within the first week that we gave Little Lola her first bath. After all, she has yet to master the pottie.

Big Sister

2008-01-31T13:25:00.001-08:00

So here is the first chance the new sisters had to relate. Lola is still quiet about what she thinks about Evelyn and Evelyn has vocalized a few thought but is really still on the fence. And yes, sometimes babies are boring.

What's going on here

2008-01-31T13:17:00.001-08:00

For the first time separated from her mother after a brief but intense and drug free birth, Lola is placed below the heat lamps for a little spit polish and suction.

At first glance

2008-01-31T13:12:00.001-08:00

This is the first photo (that good taste will allow) of little Baby Lola. Her name taken from a myriad of pop culture references. In reality, her name was chosen in spite of several pop culture references. Her middle name Estelle is inspired by Sandy's Grandma Susan Estella Conklin who resides with Sandy's mother in Syracuse.

The Weigh In

2008-01-31T13:10:00.001-08:00

This number will forever confuse as she was born at or about 7:16 am and weighed about 7 lbs 14 ounces.