A Plethora Of Parks

We are so lucky to live within walking distance of quite a few parks--

Variety is the spice of life they say!

See how "thrilled" they were to go? Ha!

Let's Hope This Doesn't Jinx Us But....

Mavis Beacon has been eating her baby food for three days without any rejections!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I was beginning to think we'd make it to her 9 month appt. with a few weeks and that I'd get those disapproving "You're-A-Bad-Mother-Who-Doesn't-Properly-Feed-Her-Baby" Stares...

Somehow after a week or two off of trying solids we tried Cheerios--which she LOVES!

Apparently Cheerios are a gateway food for other baby concoctions!

The "Photo Shoot" A.K.A. Why People Pay Professionals to Take Pictures of Their Children

I took the babies outside the other day to take some pictures.

It didn't go well. (ha!)

After 80 pictures this was the best I got:

See what I mean about it not going well?
A's Best Pose
M's Best Pose
Pensive
Thoughtful
It was just one of those days...

you know, the kind where you're trying to take pictures and they spend the whole time trying to climb up your lap.

I love those kids....even when they aren't very photogenic.

Ah! We *Needed* That!!!

We were lucky enough to have a playdate with friends today and BOY did we need it! We've been on the go so much lately and it's been rainy off and on for weeks so I'm glad we had a nice morning with friends! yay for park time and sweaty toddlers and adorable babies! And a chance to talk about the things that really matter like breastfeeding, baby food and cloth diapers =)

Princess of the Puddles

Dracula Baby

"Mama"

She said it (sometime last week) and I've been meaning to blog about it but kept forgetting so there it is--she's finally babbling Mama--never did two syllables uttered bring so much joy. Now if only I could figure out how to get this kid to open up wide enough so that you could see that she is actually a little Dracula with her weird big fangs--good news though--her front teeth are starting to come in so she won't be related to the creatures of the night much longer. =)

P.S. she's also been cruising for a week now--boy! have I ever been remiss on my milestone blogging! Oh well, now you know and knowing's half the battle!

Apparently "Two *Left* Feet" Are Genetic

A and Judah invented a camping diversion on our trip--running in and out of the tents as fast as possible. They were pretty darn hilarious and the best part was that A tripped out of the tent every single time she ran out--and this went on for a longgg time--we're talking major grass stainage here! She bit the dust REALLY good right after I stopped the tape too! It was so fun to watch her and Judah play--they get along so well--they had a most excellent time and are most certainly a little bit in love with each other =)

Happy 4th of July!

We're going away for the holiday so I thought I'd leave you with some Patriotic (outfit) pictures of my baby girls.

M is actually happy in this picture--just so happy she looks angry =)

When I asked A to pose for the camera, this is what she came up with

(i find that very alarming!)
dancing!
shakin' her groove thang

Multiplying Exoponentially

Isn't interesting how just a few girls (my girl cousins sans one on my Father's side) can multiply themselves into...

...this big bunch of fabulous babies?
Where does the time go? I remember being the one in the baby picture and now I'm the one having the babies. It's been a blink--but a good one at that.

Let's Go Fly A Kite A.K.A. Grandpa's Newest Hobby

Every 6 months or so, my Father comes up with a new hobby.

(It's one of his funny quirks that makes him lovable and keeps him young)

The newest obsession?

Kite flying.

Luckily A is totally in love with this new hobby and they spent time bonding over the kite that Poppop bought her and trying it out together.

I'm not sure who had more fun--Dad or A? =)

Very serious about her coloring!

Flying with Pop
Kite Joy

My Family

Still Cute after 6 hours of being smushed in a car, road work, Philly traffic, rain, potty breaks and an ill-fated bird who met his end on our grill

*First* "Word"?

M waved and smiled at some people at the park today and uttered a syllable that sounded markedly like "hi."

Just thought I'd share =)

Where Oh Where Does The Time Go?

June '07

June '08