Friday, October 31, 2008
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Monday, October 13, 2008
'Camping' at Hoffmaster
The VanderMey side of Nathan's family has a family reunion of sorts every Labor Day weekend. Nearly everyone comes and camps together, spending the days at the beach and the nights around a single, huge bonfire. This year we were 'camping commuters.' We drove to the park every morning and back every night when it was approaching Clara's bedtime. It was great to see everyone. There are lots and lots of little ones - nine under the age of 4!
The performer
It seems like every time we visit either side of our family, Clara decides it is time to pull a new stunt out of her bag of baby tricks. She is clearly an extrovert and loves the attention! This visit, she decided she had a large enough audience to display her ability to clap.
To Michigan for Labor Day Weekend
The weather was perfect over Labor Day weekend. Rachel, Mom, Clara and I were outside while Rachel was watering the flowers (and Clara's toes!) when Rachel suggested that we go down to Lemar Park where there was a splash park. Clara loved it!
She was putting her hands and face into the water and crawling into the sprinklers!
She was putting her hands and face into the water and crawling into the sprinklers!
The Exersaucer
Clara has not played in the Exersaucer in months. Every time I would put her in it she would last maybe 5 minutes and then would loudly protest the injustice of being confined while I was doing things that were so much more fun, like sorting laundry, doing dishes, or making dinner...you know, the stuff dreams are made of!
Now, however, the Exersaucer suddenly holds interest again, albeit not in the conventional way.
Now, however, the Exersaucer suddenly holds interest again, albeit not in the conventional way.
Happy Birthday Nathan!
I love that I can say that I am in my twenties, but Nathan is in his thirties!
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Goodbye to Aunt Emmy
Clara and I flew to Orlando to say goodbye to Aunt Emmy before she left for Japan. My parents had a farewell ice cream social in her honor.
Clara and Miss Nikki
Clara and Great-Grammy
Clara and Aunt Barbara
Aunt Hildi and Aunt Andie also came to celebrate.
Goodbye Aunt Emmy!
(Photography credit to Grampy and Don Patrick)
Photos by Aunt Emmy
Aunt Emmy was delighted that Clara was so excited about the ice cream maker.
Somebody wants Mommy's attention.
Talking on the phone to Grammy.
First pony-tail.
Having fun in her most expensive toy.Happy Birthday to us!
Emily and I embarked on an ambitious baking project for us summer birthday girls and boy. Ambitious because 1) it required Clara to be occupied for several hours. Ambitious because 2) it had thin layers of marzipan that were rolled out, cut into circles, and gently transferred between layers of apricot preserves and pistachio cake. Ambitious because 3) it called for 3/4 cup of peeled, unsalted pistachios and we had already purchased unpeeled, salted pistachios. Three quarters of a cup might not sound like very much, but pistachios are quite a bit smaller than I had recalled...their skins cling more tightly and their shells are more stubborn...and my nail beds are more tender. Ambitious because 4) it was to be decorated with tinted, hand-rolled marzipan roses. At this point in the project, ambition and reality clashed. We were three-quarters ambitious, so we just decorated the top with the now mostly-peeled pistachios.
First trip to the zoo
While Emily was here, we visited the Houston Zoo. The carousel was the highlight of the trip! We chose the stationary giraffe with Grammy in mind. Enjoy the blurry, twirly video!
Rock-a-bye Baby...
...in the tree top.
You're growing up,
8/10/08
Naps in the cradle must stop.
But your stuffed animals can sleep in this bed.
7/16/08
Be careful climbing in after them,
You're growing up,
8/10/08Naps in the cradle must stop.
But your stuffed animals can sleep in this bed.
7/16/088/25/08
You might bump your head!
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