At The Zoo

We thought we were going to visit the zoo on a rather slow day, being mid-week and all. We couldn't have been more wrong. Apparently, Spring Break is a perfect time to go to the zoo!

Do you think Farrell heard anything Geoff said?

Anna was the big picture-taker this year. I think she has at least 5 pictures and a video of each animal we saw. That will be fun to look back on, eh?

I can't help but wonder if anyone's fingers have ever been stuck at the bottom of this thing....? and we totally used hand-sanitizer afterwards.

Anna practicing her whistle.

It was our first zoo visit without a stroller -- and it was liberating!

The merry-go-round was a favorite....

...for everyone but David.

More whistling, she is getting really good!

Favorite pictures of this zoo day....

This one says trust. love. curiosity.

This one says it like it is with six children at the end of our visit to the zoo.

Planting Peas

Daddy, let’s go lift some heavy and dirty things, Jacob said when he saw the big tiller in the garden, ready to make the soil look like chocolate cake mix.

Little did I know that planting would bring as much joy as the harvest? It’s in the anticipation, the development, the reward. And it is a family event for us. The kids come home early from bike rides, neighborhood football games and friends houses hoping not to miss out... is it time to plant? they say as they run back to the garden.

We plant when we’re all here.

Jacob was so careful and serious as he planted, as if he was giving direction to each seed. He held this stance as he scooted down the row. Cute little kid!

I asked David if he was dirty, to which he replied: I not dirty, I a boy! --Yes, you are.

Our neighbor asked incredulously, if we really planted seven rows of peas. --Yes, we did!

I think that some of the joy of our planting may come after planting...

--Yes, it does.

Visitors

Look what grew at the base of our old Walnut tree…

Another fairy house. This time she had some LPS stop in for a visit.

He's At It Again

So perfect to look at on this snowy, almost-spring day! :)

Bring It On

I came across this picture of Ems and J and had to post it for two reasons; 1) they look so tough, and they aren't, and 2) look at all the green! We started talking gardens today. Geoff even can't help himself and went out and bought our peas and carrot seeds.

Warm Enough for a Tea Party

The sun is shining. I have found my shorts and flip-flops. What better plan than an outdoor tea party?


And for my guests…...well, I guess these three will do.

Suzuki Graduation 2010

“If a child learns fine music from the day of his birth and learns to play it himself, he develops sensitivity, discipline, and endurance. He gets a beautiful heart.” -- Shinichi Suzuki


Anna graduated from Book 1 playing: Gavotte by Gossec


Abby graduated from Book 5 playing: Concerto in G Minor by Vivaldi

Today

Love Is In The Air

David lovingly inhales the fragrance of Mommy’s Valentines.

Daddy Daughter Date

He took her to the big city.


Just Anna and Daddy.

To dine like a princess.

It's tradition.

Toys and Storytime

The last few nights we have found David snuggled in Anna’s bed with her while she reads a story to him. Of course, Woody and Buzz are there, they have a friend in him.

MERRY CHRISTMAS, love the deans

The Nativity