Tuesday, February 8, 2011

HRH, and snow day

Blakeley, pensively listening to classical music and allowing Peter and Benjamin time at the piano.

Please show her the bird feeder photo and tell her the birds were so grateful for the seed she provided.



Monday, February 7, 2011

Busy Star Flight

Blakeley,
Do you remember hearing and seeing the Star Flight helicopters as we played outside yesterday? We knew they were busy helping. I have learned there was a grass fire and the helicopters were bringing water to pour onto the grass to put out the fire. First, they fly over water, like a lake, and use a huge bucket to scoop up water (140 gallons). Then, they fly back and pour the water onto the fire. The bucket is called a Bambi Bucket. Good job, Star Flight!

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Forts

Blakeley, the silly monkeys made a fort, too!
Benjamin and Peter, too!

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Blakeley Elise

I have wanted a children’s play table for so long, and I cannot imagine a better one than this, created from the drafting table at which both Steve and I spent many hours. A beautiful and sustainable gift. Thank you, Steve.

The photograph of the mare in front of the barn is to record the creativity of your daughter. I noticed Blakeley had articulated one of the rear legs at an odd angle and asked if the mare had injured her leg and needed to visit the veterinarian?. She informed me “The mare is doing an arabesque.” Then, she performed an arabesque, horse in hand.

Steve constructed a play table out of our old drafting table


Blakeley said the mare is doing an arabesque

Friday, January 14, 2011

Blakeley Elise's 3rd Birthday

Happy 3rd Birthday, Blakeley Elise!
A bird feeder for Blakeley on 3rd Birthday
And, a new chair...
Blocks were placed in feeder to serve as birds
Placing silver balloon atop bird feeder
Inspection of said chair
Test-driving chair
This way and that

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Snug as a Bug

"Take my picture", was the request. Though she does not comprehend
stop-action posing, she is an excellent director.
Even 'Horsie' was in motion.
Gigi to Blakeley, "Will you place your boots next to mine?"

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Happy 1st Birthday Baby Woods!

Precious, happy and healthy baby!
Why yes, I would like a large transportation bag for my birthday!
Woods is 1 year old today!

Popper was Woods' vehicle of choice today; he crawled and pushed it with the handle.