Let's Get Cookin'

Katie's been interested in cooking lately. Here she helping me make pancakes... ...and enjoying the finished project.

Vacation. It Was Nice While it Lasted.

Vacation is over and we are back at work and at daycare. It was nice to have a full week off and we combined it with a few trips and some stay-cation activities. We went down to Old Lyme, Connecticut to visit our friends Randy and Jess. Jess's family has a great place close to the beach. The first day was a little overcast so we went to the Mystic Aquarium. It's recommended if you are in that area. Katie is still talking about Coco, Surfer and Boomerang who are part of the Sea Lion Show there. They made a big impression. Later that day, we roasted some marshmallows for s'mores. Here is Katie....she's a natural. She also was very concerned about the status of the fire. More wood! Next day was a great beach day so that's where we headed. Beach trips are a little tough with someone who sleeps mid-day but we managed. Abby had a vacation of her own and was sent to stay with Auntie Joanna, Uncle Rob, Ella and Molly (the cat). I'm sure Molly was thrilled. Abby returned on Wednesday and the rest of us decided to visit a local favorite- Davis Farmland. It was a hit with the girls and Chad, Joanna and I really enjoyed it too. As we were leaving there we a bunch of goats napping on the walkways. So cute. On Thursday, we went to Nana and Papa's house down the cape for some more beach and visit. Overall, a great vacation. My only complaint is that I wish is were longer.

I Want an Elephant.

We had a busy week leading up to today but now we are officially on vacation. Hooray! Katie's had some funny things to say now that she is getting a little older and speaking in sentences. The comments are getting funny...and kind of random. Katie: "I want an elephant." "I like onions." Not true... "I hear a birdie. He's tweetin'. He's havin' breakfast. I WANT CEREAL!" at 5:45 in the morning. "Oh Dear..." "Help me my mommy." "Thank you my daddy." "Kitty havin' supper." This is what we tell her when we see the neighborhood cats walk by the house and then disappear. "MUSIC TRUCK!" Usually shouted during the daily appearance of the ice cream truck. She doesn't know yet that it sells ice cream, thankfully. My favorite: Chad: "Katie, do you want to go outside?" Katie: "Yeah, Grab a beer!" Here is Katie with her "Boo Boo Kitty" ice pack. It's getting some action lately thanks to alot of outdoor play. It heals all boo boos. Legitimate and imaginary boo boos.