Artsy Girl

Danielle has been really into her art table this week. We have spent many hours glueing, taping, coloring, cutting, sticking, creating.....you get the picture. So many art projects have been sent in the mail this week that I am now out of stamps (and stickers!)

Today, Grandpa Luepke was spending some time creating with Danielle. They took the pipe cleaners and created beautiful flowers for everyone. Now we have a wonderful centerpiece for our kitchen table!

Thanks Grandpa and Dani!!

Sledding...again!

We have had some wonderful snowfalls this year which has allowed us to spend a lot more time on the local sledding hill. This January day, we were able to go with friends. Dani and her friend had a great time sledding, running in the snow, building a snow cat (okay...with a little help from the parents :) ), hiking on the trails, and lunch afterward.

It snowed again this week, so we will probably be out again tomorrow...as long as the temps go up a bit.

Happy Snow Day!!!

Family Pictures 2010

We were able to see family over Christmas which is always fun! What a great way to ring in the new year!

Snow Bunnies 2010!

We all love being outside. The snow just brought an added joy as we went sledding in Indy and at Clear Lake, shoveled, trudged through the snow, made snow balls and snow angels, and so much more.

Danielle has been known to stay outside for hours and only comes in at the insistance of her parents. She simply loves playing in the snow.

Next step...learning to ski!!!!

Meet Samara Irene Luepke!

We added a new member to our family this Christmas. Samara (Sam) Irene is Danielle's new baby girl. She came straight out of the Cabbage Patch. :) Many many hours of fun have been had with Sam and Lucy (my Cabbage Patch doll from my childhood.) Danielle is a great "mother" to her baby girl. We hope you get to meet Sam soon!

At the Beach

While in New York, Danielle and I were able to go to the beach a couple of times. She loved the waves crashing in to her, the sand, and the sun. Unlike her mother, Danielle gets a beautiful tan which makes it much easier to go and spend the day in the sun.

Danielle especially loved exploring the water with her cousins, Ellie and Matthew, who are avid beach goers. On our final day at the beach, Ellie caught snails, a fish, and almost captured a jelly fish. It was quite fun! We can't wait to go back!

Summer Adventures

This has been an amazing summer filled with fun at the pool and splash parks, traveling which took us to Wisconsin, Chicago, Indiana, and New York, and great memories with friends and family. Danielle is a great travler, full of life, and enjoying all the exciting things she gets to do.