Despite not sharing a nanny any longer, Cara and Megan still manage to get together regularly. On school holidays we often try to get the girls try to together, and this year Megan's family joined us for one evening of the Chinese New Year.
Cara has learned how to make goofy faces for the camera.
Hanging out with Megan
At New Year's, Cara enjoyed the sticky rice dessert.
While Megan cracked peanuts.
The happy friends.
Cara had exhibited interest in skiing, and seemed sufficiently coordinated to pick herself up when she fell down. So we decided to try out ski lessons at Snoqualmie Pass. After renting some skis for the season we realized it might be a good idea to try Cara on the skis before starting the lessons. About 20 minutes on the freshly groomed slopes at Hyak gave Cara her first taste of sking, and she seemed ready for more.
At first just standing up was a challenge.
But she got the idea and could stand without holding hands.
And then do some gliding!
Sledding with Dad is still pretty fun, though!
Christmas saw Grandpa back for a longer visit. Cara enjoyed her very first ballet, with a trip to the Nutcracker. The Pacific Northwest Ballet does a wonderful production with sets designed by Maurice Sendak. Cara had a chance to preview the Nutcracker on Netflix a few times before she saw the live production. She was captivated by the costumes and dance. Christmas itself was the usual fun of special food, stories and of course presents. Some friends joined us for Christmas dinner, so Cara was able to show off some of her favorite toys.
Cara, Grandpa and the Mouse King.
Cara, Mom and the Nutcracker.
The Christmas Tree.
A special mug for Grandpa
Helping Mom open her present
What does Grandpa have?
Hanging out with Grandpa.
