The babies are learning to identify parts of their bodies and are proud to point out their noses and ears. I decided to change things up a bit and used stickers from the dollar store on their faces as we named each part. I also put them on their hands and arms. Then, I put stickers on my face which was endlessly amusing for them. This … [Read more...]
Play Date
The babies had their first real play date. They had a few play dates when they were younger and too young to actually play, but this was the first time they could participate. They played with a set of boy/girl twins who are three months younger. While the twins are younger, they are walking. Capri and Ryder are walking … [Read more...]
Warm Pears and Cinnamon
We had a full bag of pears that all ripened at the same time. It was a case of use them or lose them. I found a recipe for pear tarts and gave it a whirl. Here is a link to Gail Simmons’ recipe for Pear Tarts: Pear Tart Capri tried the tart and liked it. Grayson tried the tart and gave it a hands … [Read more...]
Garden Adventure
The beautiful day beckoned us to go outside and visit the Huntington Library and Gardens in San Marino. The grounds are beautiful. I highly recommend this as a place to visit in Southern California. The babies love outings. It is great for them to experience nature and have a frame of reference for the animals and flowers … [Read more...]
Part of the Scenery
Before we had the babies, we walked our dogs by the park, admiring the scenery and happy families. The sound of children’s shouts and laughter and the sight of smiling parents enjoying the outdoors with their little ones was something we wanted to join in. We looked forward to a time when we could be a part of it. Grayson, … [Read more...]