First thing, we swung by Emilia's and were able to chill and hang out with Emilia and Marguerite (sorry about the spelling). It was good to see them so soon after my last visit at Easter, just under two months. I think Griete (again sorry about the spelling) even remembered me. Right away she reached for me - doesn't that just melt the heart. So she gets a bunch of pictures posted. This first one will seem common enough. Baby, stuffed dog, shoes. But she just loved crawling around with her shoes on.... her feet. She was very dexterous with putting on the second shoe while her hands were occupied with the first shoe. Also note the dog, about the same size as her. She was very proficient at carring him around (his name is Josh, not Joe, I think) while crawling - she did this whole cage thing, trapping him between arms and legs and torso - wish I had a picture but no luck.
One of her favorite things right now is climbing onto the dining room table, where she isn't allowed, and knows it. At one point, she was up there, playing with the newspaper - it was such a good shot, but again, the cameras come out and the moment is lost. But I did get this funny shot. She seems to be in thougthful contemplation, rubbing the chin. When in reality, she is in the process of eating the newspaper for lunch.Ok, enough pictures of Griete (for now) - she is stealing the show. But she is so cute and adorable... and strong and smart (I began teaching her some math - never can start too early - we'll see what she remembers next time).
Cece and I drove over to school. It was weird driving through town, eerily similar yet a little off (some new buildings and landscaping). Same thing with college. Met up with Joanne and Emily and Jill and little Rowan who was in need of a nap. Walked around the engineering buildings. Old Butterfield is completely remodeled (and not for the better in my opinion, but I don't like change) - it was quite sad. The saving grace was the third floor which was exactly as I left it. This classroom brought back tons of memories. I remember doing my first ever powerpoint presentation here (can't remember on what, but remember I was brilliant in pulling it together literally an hour before the class whereas classmates had spent all night - I was a really good and efficient procrastinator even back then). Studying with the guys on the weekends, even my last math class on logic was held here. It seems just like yesterday. Or I guess more like a parallel universe, where I could just step back in time.
Really, we just walked around campus checking out the new buildings and renovations, hanging out in Jackson Gardens (knitting). I really think the new architecture is on the cheap side, not great design or materials. The library was truely sad. Back in my day it was this hodgepodge of additions built over a century or so. There were all these great nooks and crannies with great architectural detailing you could find to study in. It was nice and old and full of character, you could imagine the generations of students before you, the men in suits back in the 18th and 19th centuries - very Ivy League like. Now it's this gaudy, mall-like gut overhall. Nothing good remains in the interior (that I could find). It's just a shame. But it was good to see alot hadn't changed. While waiting for the different events we hung out on the green in front of the library and poses were taken. Here's a series (I took the the last two shots).
Joanne and Emily in Jackson Garden
Exhuasted from the heat (at least I was)
My shot of Joanne and Jill, first with the grass, but Joanne made a face
... and than Jill did.And to close out the face shots, two of Griete:
Who is aquiring the technique of flashing a very disarming slight smile.
And loves the baby's asprin just as much as I do - but, hey when you use your hands while crawling and your clothes don't have pockets, the mouth is your next best thing for transportation.
Some reason I didn't post this yesterday - must have gotten lost in the shuffle. Coming soon - my life and lettuce.
2 comments:
Am too lazy to edit the post, but meant to write: "crawling around with her shoes on.... her hands" (not her feet - that's not funny at all).
hey sukeyknits!
it is very exciting to be in the blog!! emilia's daughter is adorable. :) salad party was a great idea! (sorry, i read ahead...) good luck w/ the lettuce!
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