Once upon a time, Nena was 3 and she didn't yet have a baby sister named Signe. She liked to wear fancy dresses and go swimming with Mama at the pool. One evening she danced for us on our back deck. She has always had beautiful, curly hair, but it was really, really blond when she was little.
Soon Nena poured her devotion upon her new sibling.
Signe was a very serious baby and rarely smiled. On those occasions that she did, we all oohhed, and ahhhed at her. From how she was as a baby, one would never guess she'd be the comedian she is now, who is constantly cracking jokes and is a profound giggle-monster.
Our American Bulldog, Boghee, loved the kids and tolerated all their love and hugs. His unfortunate love for socks and underpants, however, was not good for him in the long run.
In July 2006, we took a family picnic up in the Jemez. Monsoons left some awesome puddles for a 4-year old Nena to play in.
When I look at Signe as a baby, it's evident that she was who she is. My Mother-in-law, Jan said, they are are who they are from the second they're born. I think she's right.
She still looks just like that when she sleeps, and when she's smiling in the hot tub during a blizzard. Four weeks and 4 years...still the same Sig.
It's camping season already...and here's a picture of Nena looking camp comfy on one her many climbing trips--this one to the Enchanted Tower near Datil, NM.
And another looking happy to be at the water in the evening. Turquoise Lake in Leadville, CO.
