Saturday, November 14, 2009

Summer Fun

Trying out the new bike.



Summer brought lots of excitement. After much research, we got Cara a glider bike. This will help her get used to balancing on a bike immediately. She is still a fairly basic rider, keeping both feet on the ground and she wheels around, but with time she'll figure out how to go faster. She is also getting used to her helmet, worn both when on her bike and when in the trailer behind Dad or Mom.



Watering the tomato plants.




It was also a very hot summer, which gave Cara ample chance to help Mom and Dad water the garden. She wasn't especially picky about what she watered, so some supervision was necessary.



More watering - so much fun!




Cara's first face-painting.


Mom noticed the company picnic announced "face-painting" and figured out that it might be worth showing up. Indeed, the face painting was a huge hit, as was the horseshoe toss and watching all the other, bigger kids.



With Mom at Big Four Ice not-quite Caves.



Sleeping in a tent for the first time.



While we didn't get out for as many hikes this year, we did manage to get out for an overnight camping trip along the Mountain Loop Highway. We hiked up to the Big Four Ice Caves, although they weren't melted out into caves yet. We should have more photos of our riverside campsite, but somehow didn't get many. But did get a shot of Cara asleep in the tent.

Saturday, October 24, 2009

Fathers' Day

June 2009: A visit to the zoo was the perfect way to celebrate Fathers' Day.



Cara loves the Carousel.



Fun with Dad.



Mom gets a turn.




Its more fun to push the stroller than be pushed.



The lion is a favorite place to climb up.



What a fun day!

Family Day

May 2009: The two years that Cara has been with us has flown by. In honor of the occasion we went on a hike together to Mount Little Si.



Cara enjoys getting a snack out of her very own backpack.



Holding Mom's hand while walking down a steep hill.



A fence along the trail provided lots of climbing fun.



Giving Dad a hug.



Our Family.

Spinning and Swinging

Cara is definitely a girl in motion! She loves spinning around and around as well as going back and forth.


One fun addition to our new balcony this spring was a swinging tent.



Its a great way to enjoy a sunny spring afternoon.



Some neighbors have kids and put some rings hanging from the tree. Cara loves going back and forth - and she is getting really strong!



Taking a break from swinging.



Even when the weather isn't so good, Cara can satisfy her urge for motion by spinning around and around in the yellow bucket. She can kick herself around pretty fast.



We get dizzy just watching!

Sunday, October 18, 2009

Building with blocks

Stacking blocks takes concentration.



Cara loves building towers.



Knocking them down is even more fun!



All the way down!

Curious George at the Children's Museum

Ms A gets the girls out lots, but found a special treat for them this April - the Curious George exhibit at the Children's Museum!



George and the girls.



Hopefully Megan isn't calling the fire station.



Cara tries a phone call too.



Grocery shopping at the Children's Museum.



Time to check out with our purchases.



Cara at the wheel of the bus - watch out!

Springtime in Ballard

Spring comes fast to Seattle, even as winter lingers in the mountains. A warm spring day is a good day for some urban exploration in Ballard.



Stop and smell the flowers



Fun playing with Dad.



Not a baby anymore!