The last few days have been very, VERY hot. I have had to get resourceful to keep my tiny toddler happy when the weather is so miserable. We have been slathering on the sunscreen when we get dressed first thing in the morning, continually sipping on beverages, and when we dare to step outside of […]
Entries from June 2008
Trying to Keep Cool
June 29th, 2008 · 1 Comment
Obstacle? What Obstacle?
June 24th, 2008 · 2 Comments
I would say Ana has pretty much conquered climbing. Watch this:
The kid can climb like nobody’s business. And she definitely did not get my fear of heights! Ana and I were outside playing with the dogs, I turned around for a minute to throw the ball for the pups and when I looked back Ana […]
Happy Birthday in Three Takes
June 18th, 2008 · 3 Comments
Ana wanted to sing Happy Birthday to Daddy, but since he left the house before she was awake this morning, I thought we might make a little video for him (and to share with all of you). Turns out the attention span of an eighteen month old often requires multiple takes to get the mission […]
Father’s Day Adventure
June 16th, 2008 · No Comments
For Father’s Day (and coincidentally my father-in-law’s birthday) we went to the coast and spent the day geocaching as a family. We found caches hidden in Cannon Beach, Seaside, and Gearhart, stopping every now and then for snacks or to enjoy the breath-taking scenery. We even had a few surprises, such as wild bunny rabbits […]
A Letter: Eighteen Months
June 9th, 2008 · 3 Comments
Dear Ana,
Today you turn eighteen months old. One could also say you are now one and a half, which is SO much more impressive than telling your age in terms of simply months. As we embark on the latter half of your second year of life, you are really developing your personality and mastering […]
Like Father, Like Daughter
June 7th, 2008 · 3 Comments
Simeon stayed home with Ana the other night so I could go see the new Sex and the City movie with some friends. Mid-way through the previews he emailed me this picture, titled “Future Programmer?”
As you can see, Ana is madly “typing” away on the keyboard while wearing iPod earbuds. I wonder if she has […]
Taking Bear for a Walk
June 1st, 2008 · 2 Comments
A while back our lovely friend, Kristin, sent Ana the most adorable home-made teddy bear. Ana loves it and plays with it every day. Here is a video, taken tonight, of a typical day playing with her friend, Bear:
Kristin is the most crafty, creative person I know. So much so, in fact, that she […]