The Sugar Snaps' aunt, uncle and cousin gave them the wonderful gift of a trampoline for their second birthday. They had been in physical therapy and their therapist suggested that it would improve their motor skills. I found out that jumping is an important skill. Who knew? It would not have occurred to me to get a trampoline … [Read more...]
The Hug
I was photographing the babies running around on the grass at a park when Capri began walking and then running towards me. Even though the camera was in front of my face, she burst into a run with her arms outstretched to give me a hug. Capri walked along and watched her footing and then she … [Read more...]
Hand as Brush…
When I got out the tempera paints, I envisioned the babies making simple hand prints after I demonstrated how to do it. They showed me that a hand print is just the beginning of the painting process. They used their hands as paint brushes and interacted with the paint and the paper in all encompassing delight. Many of their … [Read more...]
Nature’s Theater
We love to experience our local gardens each season to see what is in bloom and to drink in the fresh air. On this visit, it was a playful performance of cactus flowers. These blooms only last a few days and we were lucky enough to be there at just the right time. It was a celebration of beauty and nature's … [Read more...]
Indoor Fun with Sunglasses
I saw some cute sunglasses at Target for a dollar per pair. I bought some for the babies to use indoors for a change in perspective. I also bought sunglasses online with UV protection and straps to keep them on for when they are outside. I closely supervised the indoor play so they would not poke their eyes. … [Read more...]