15.8.11

Birthdays galore

Somehow, Miss Lu has managed to celebrate her birthday at least three times during any given year: one with the Webbs, one with the Joneses, and one with her family on her actual birthday.

Exhibit A
Party at the Webbs
 
  

Exhibit B
Party at the ocean with the Joneses (with Auntie Juju's amazing star cupcakes!)


Exhibit C
Party on the official day
 



First day of school!

I don't know who's more excited for school to start: Lucy or Mom ...
Miss Lu demonstrates her first grade attitude

23.6.11

Happy Father's Day

 Trying the Father's Day video one more time ...

22.6.11

Soccer dad

Mr. Nick's been playing a lot of soccer lately, and he's getting pretty good. My friend Katharine caught this great shot of him the other day—thanks Katharine!

Caught my eye

Things I keep on thinking I don't just want, but need:

1) This moon necklace from Julian & Co. Gorgeous! Plus it reminds me of one of my favorite short stories, "La distanza della Luna" by Calvino.

2) Tsubota Pearl's stick lighter. Sleek. Filled with fire. I'm in.

3) The Match & Munch sandwich puzzle punches! (I want a set for Miss Lu's lunches, and a set for my sister because, come one, it makes a puzzle out of your sandwich. Julie would love it!)





Breaking news

Miss Lu won a local coloring contest (sponsored by Atomic City Transit). She had her picture run in the paper, and they sent her a fun backpack with some art supplies inside. I'm the mother of a famous artist :) 


17.6.11

Take a drink

Things are starting to heat up here in New Mexico, and Miss Lu has figured out how to keep cool.

Miss Lu: "Mom, I'm low-drated. I need to drink some water so I can be hydrated!"


My kids make the same faces

It seems that every time I take a picture lately, Calvin Jesse has his tongue out or is biting his lips in this funky way. Looking back, Miss Lucy was doing the same thing when she was his age.

Lucy at 7 months, tongue out:

Calvin at 7 months, tongue out:

Lucy at 7 months, biting lips:

Calvin at 7 months, biting lips: