December '99 news
In December, the Kalvan family went on the road for a tour of shows in Oregon and Washington.
(photo #1) Ellen living out of a suitcase
(photo #2) Backstage with Dan McKeon's parrots
(photo #3)A stop in Ellensburg, WA was mandatory
(photo #4) Back at home, having morning tea
(photo #5) At home after a bath, in her favorite froggy towel
photos taken 12/99
October '99 news
Ellen loves pumpkins.
(photo #1) Ellen at the pumpkin patch
(photo #2) Ellen's first pony ride
(photo #3) Ellen trick-or-treating with Dad and Grandmama Howlett
photos taken 10/99
Another milestone, Pops Howlett gives Ellen her first jelly donut.
photo taken 9/99
September '99 news
(photo#1) Ellen now has daily chores including raking the yard and cooking dinner.
(photo#2) Ellen and Jack practice their acrobatic routine.
(photo#3) July 22 - Ellen's feet suddenly swelled to size 11. She remained in good spirits and by the next day her feet were back to normal.
(photo#4) Ellen and Jack practice their ventriloquist routine. Neither of their lips move.
(photo#5) Ellen listening to rap music on the airplane. I don't understand these kids today.
photos taken 7/99
June '99 news
Ellen has learned Nothing in the last 3 months...kidding. Her favorite topics of conversation are dogs, babies, ducks, and shoes. She points and says "sky" every time she hears a plane. Because Kathy was a linguistics major, she is taking a special interest in Ellen's language development by keeping a list of her words and how she pronounces them.
Some of Ellen's favorite games are stacking blocks, hiding, and tumbling on the sofa. Her favorite foods are crackers, carrots, and plain yogurt with fresh strawberries. Last week she went to see Dad's matinee show at Magicopolis, politely sitting through the first half and even applauding. After intermission, though, she had had enough show for one day.
photos taken 5/99
Ellen with her Grandma-ma Howlett
March '99 news
Ellen is now about 20 pounds and walks and runs everywhere. She loves picking flowers in the garden, taking her bath, "reading" magazines, and going out just about anywhere. Still sleeping from 8 p.m. to 6-7 a.m. Favorite foods: pizza, strawberries, bananas. Favorite toys: Ernie, PushNScoot Racer, Pop Up Pets, and any ball. Favorite place to go: Lindberg Park. Basic Vocabulary: no, shoe, mama, dada, baby, doggie, di (diaper), ba (bye-bye, balloon, bird, ball, or bread).
We had a lot of fun at her first birthday party on February 7. Her little friends Arabella, Layla, and Gregory were there, along with other family and friends.
