Blanket of Snow not Poetic Justice

So, this is our car at 3:00 on Saturday afternoon. The storm warning is in effect until Sunday at 6AM. It's still snowing. It's also questionable if we'll even be able to see our car in the morning. I can't say Eve is very excited about the snow. But, this is really her first snow and it's like being attacked by a snow monster so, I can't blame her. When we open the front door to look out the storm door she shouts. "No, No, No, No!" and runs to shut the door. Then, she points to the closed door and exclaims, "COLD". Yes, Eve, we know. She may have a very long couple of days.

Papa's Making Breakfast

Tim usually makes breakfast on the weekends. He loves doing it and I love that he does it.... Eve loves to help so, we're all happy about the arrangement. Even Samuel is starting to get in the groove.

Samuel hanging out and watching the fun... next year, buddy.

Playing Together

Those of you who have more than one child have, most likely, experienced the down right cuteness of your kids playing together. It's a new and adorable phenomenon for me. It's a joy to see Eve doing something with Samuel instead of sitting on his head or steeping on him.

Samuel Checkin' out the World

Samuel is a champ with lifting up his head. I think it's adorable because Eve never did it. (I know, crazy but true)

Samuel's Seat

Samuel has a new seat. He loves sitting in it and looking out our front storm door. It's kind of cute to see him sitting there from the street.

The Wonders of a Vessel Sink

So, Eve loves water. She loves everything about it. But, most of all she loves to do what I consider "wasting water" in our little half bath. I turn the water on at a dribble and she strains to reach it and lets it flow over her fingers. Then, to relish it more, she puts her wet hand in her mouth and sucks off all the water. Then, she looks though the glass of the sink and talks (or rather instructs) the flow of water. Repeat process over and over and that's her idea of a good time.

Samuel

Samuel is doing very well. He has started on rice cereal and has taken to it like oxygen. He has a sweet, smiley and sociable personality. Even if I just look at him and smile, sometimes he laughs. He love, love, loves attention. Attention from me, Tim, and even Eve who sits on his head..... he takes it as a sign of love.

Walk in the Park

Saturday was a beautiful day here in Maryland. So, we took advantage of it and went down to the National Arboritum. It's one of our favorite haunts because we love walking around and seeing all the beautiful plants and, it's way under used so, we practically have a couple hundred acers of pristine gardens to ourselves.


Sleepy Sam

Eve smiling at the bumblebees.

All of us together

I love this picture. It's Eve running through the Pagoda in her little oriental dress.

Tim and Eve watching the fish in the pond. There are at least a thousand of them and they just make the water boil when you pretend to throw food over the water. I know, cruel, but exciting none-the-less.

Water Wing Wonders

Eve loves her water wings. She has NO idea what they're for because she's never used them in the water and, to my knowledge, she's never seen anyone else use them. But, that doesn't stop her from thinking they're the coolest. She wears them everywhere.

Eve cleaning the end table with the kitchen brush (?) while wearing her water wings.

Eve having a snack while wearing her water wings.

Eve sporting her wings while playing outside.

Vivi Helping

A picture of Eve helping me take pictures of my slings. I was lucky to get a photo of her BESIDE the sling, instead of on top of it.

Samuel in his duds.

Parent's Pictures

Here are a few pictures that my folks took when they were here.

For Ruth

I have been horribly deliquent in posting photos. As a make-up to my mother-in-law, I am posting a video of Samuel with the promise to add pictures later. Right now, we're off to the pool for our play group. And, we never pass up an invite to the pool.

Hello, World!

Samuel lounging in some of my sling silk.

Eve in her Sailor Dress

A picture of Eve that I took today in her sailor dress. You can see that she'd been in the stroller for a while, hence the wrinkeled dress.

Groovin

Eve loves listening to music with Papa.

Kick, Kick, Kick

A little video for those of you who love Samuel and want to see him in action. The Grandparents will see that he's changed alot in the last few weeks.

New Pictures of Samuel

By popular demand, here are some pictures of Samuel that I took this morning. He's all cute and much more alert.

Blueberries for Eve

Yep, we're still here... just busy.

Here's Eve enjoying the Summer's bounty.

The Ball Machine

My generous sister-in-law, Kate, passed down a ball machine that “her kids” didn’t want anymore. I say “her kids” because I now think that she secretly has hostile feelings toward the machine. I know this because; I now feel the same way.

Samuel woke up for the day at 2:30am so, when Eve woke up at 6:30, I pulled out some toys and thought I’d just lie on the couch and rest. The nice, quiet toys that I pulled out were abandoned and I heard the sound of a heavy, plastic toy being dragged over our Berber carpeting. The Beast was being dragged from storage to a more convenient location – next to my head. The button was pushed and a song that sounds like a bee on speed cranked up, only to be followed by “Rockin’ Robin” with a multiple personality disorder. I had to laugh at how completely annoying the entire, sleep-deprived experience was.

Feet Pictures and More

Tim with Eve and Samuel
Phil and Ruth are staying with us for a week and have been a HUGE help.

Samuel's first "Feet" picture with Papa.

Big feet, small feet, smallest feet.

Samuel's First Week

A few pictures of Samuel to celebrate his one week birthday. Mama isn't writing much more becuase he has his days and nights mixed up and I'm nothing but brain buzz.

Eve riding her elephant

With my mom, who is in town to help with the general chaos.

Stay away from the sippy!














Eve loves riding the elephant that Grammie got her for her baby shower.







Stay away from the sippy.







Eve with my mom, who is in town to help with the general chaos.

Eve and Samuel

Of course, we captured Eve checking out her new little brother on video.

Samuel Owen Has Arrived

We're back at home!

Healthy Baby, Healthy Mama, Happy Papa.... more as things progress and as we're more able.

Spring Walk

Playing with Tim's hat

I can walk by myself

sometimes

Pretty flowers

Big Girl

It was a beautiful day in Annapolis and Eve and I spent some time in the yard. At 15 months with a bit more hair and walking around, she seems like more of a little girl than a baby to me.