Holbrook Palmer Park afternoons

J took down a few handfuls of sand but kept going back for more so it didn't seem to bother her much. 

Friday afternoons are tough. The end is in sight, but just out of reach. So we gladly took up an invitation to HP park this afternoon. And I'm glad we did because these girls had a lovely time while getting sufficiently exhausted. A win-win. 

Josie - 7 Month

J is 7 months old (earlier this month) and she is busy trying to move about the place.  Not crawling yet but able to get from one place to another, apparently, as I often put her down in one place and find her in another.  She's getting her voice babbling with us as if we're actually conversing.  And since New Years she's also gained two teeth. 

And as always here is a comparison of the girls -  Josie's on the left, Annabel on the right.

J's Latest Party Trick

Happy Noon Years Video (a little late)

Such a fun day, had to share this little video that I finally uploaded.

Clapping

How is this happening already?

Jaiden & Annabel Reunion

Reunited and it feels so good...

Quiet house, suspicious mom

Ever wonder what happens when I leave a room for 60 seconds? Yes, she is that adept at peeling stickers. Yes, I do hide the Sharpie pens on a shelf up high. Yes, I was happy to find Josie in one piece and still smiling (as usual). 

I'm sure this is the most innocent thing I'll find them doing quietly so I should enjoy it while it lasts. 

Scooter Gang

SoMa Street Food Park

To say Jake has a 3yo fan could be an understatement. When he was leaving on Sunday she asked if he could stay forever. 

But while he was here we went up to SF on a beautiful day to hang with a few hipsters. We brought out own...

Josie getting handset with Liza. 

Best pic of the weekend...

Uncle Jake's Here!

I've got a toddler with his number. Babysitting. Game on. 

Goof balls sharing snacks at Ume

Holbrook-Palmer

Getting back into the swing of things after the holidays. 

First tooth for J

Josie's got her first tooth, bottom-right. 

Happy New Years!

We quietly rang in the New Year last night, making it to midnight central time, knowing we'd be up again shortly for our first feeding. 

The real celebration happened midday at a Noon Years Eve Party hosted by the Willis' (of Quinn and Grey fame). There was a ballon drop and everything. It was a lot of fun and a nice was for both kids and adults to celebrate. 

The youngsters...

And everyone. (Matt was helping Josie.)

We even got pictures of the adults. 

Kids got to cheers in their own glasses. 

Josie snoozed for for much of the main event but got to hang with Grey a bit after things died down. 

Annabel and Josie dressed in their sparkly outfits from Great Grandma LaBarge. 

Cheers to 2014!!  May this next year be full of joy and adventure (and a little more sleep than 2013).