A Cheerios Picnic

Happy Birthday, June!

We had to push back June's first birthday party because we were hit with the plague in February. But we were all healthy for the big bash when it finally arrived. Her first taste of cake was delicious, but uneventful because these were the cleanest little cakes I've ever seen. My mom gave her an antique table and chairs, which belonged to my Aunt Carolyn in the 1940s (and I had them, too). She also received lots of toys and books and clothes, including an awesome handmade dress by our neighbor, the owner of Annie's Clothesline. Thanks to everyone who made it a special day for June!

Outside Again

Playing outside is so much more fun than being cooped up indoors. Especially when you have a grandpa with a big yard, long driveway and a big red barn. And June is very excited to join in on the fun now that we let her out of the stroller every once in awhile.

Stripes!

Like me, my mom loves a good project. Only she has the motivation to start them and get them done. I have been talking about painting stripes in Max's bedroom for several months, and so she and my dad brought all of the supplies (I was in charge of the paint), and we made it happen. My dad bought special tape for this kind of project, and it was awesome. No touch-up needed! Voila!

My color inspiration ...

A Flu Valentine

My parents kicked off Valentine's Day week by bringing a heart-shaped pizza on Saturday. It was June's first taste of pizza, and she wasn't quite sure about it. But Max loved it.

Unfortunately, we all picked up a stomach bug and spent the next few days recovering. Once everyone was feeling better, I let Max have some of the candy he got from friends at school. He chose the Smarties, and then looked at me and said, "Mom, it makes me so happy."

Once again, a silly holiday is a lot more fun with kids.

A New Trick or Two

June loves a good rocking chair. Lately, she has been climbing in and out of a child-size version in Max's room. But last weekend, I walked into the living room to find her sitting in the big rocker. She had a big smile on her face and was rocking back and forth, so proud of herself. Of course, I think, this is an accident waiting to happen. But then she just climbed right down again. And up. And down. And you see where this is going. Oh, and she walks, too!

Play-Doh and Underpants

We received a huge box of Play-doh from some friends this year as well as a Cookie Monster Play-doh set, and Max will sit at the kitchen table and play for what seems like hours. This is also a fun activity for June, who likes to take the Play-doh containers out of the tub and try to eat little bits from the floor.