scenes from a weekend

"Yeah, I'll be two in two months.  How old are you?"

In case anyone had any doubts, Abigail is basically In Charge of everything around here.  (Except for when she isn't in charge, and that can lead to some epic 4 year old meltdowns: e.g. bedtime tonight when she - prematurely - declared the end of bedtime stories for Nate.)

When the flashbulbs are flashing at breakfast time, you need your shades.

Too cool.

Shades up everyone!

An elaborate game imagined by Abigail which involved lining up most of the pillows in our house, many of the stuffed animals, and then very carefully spreading out BY HERSELF - NO ONE ELSE CAN TOUCH the mountain blanket (amazing Auntie Clare handiwork) on top of Nate and her.  Luckily Nate was in the mood to be directed.

 

science

sidewalk chalk + baking soda + vinegar = awesome

morning "choo choo"

sprinkler

Cooling off...

 

thai food

Nate and Abby wrap up the weekend at a local Thai restaurant. Rice and steamed veggies (and pb&j from home) were a big hit, as were the ice waters with straws!

fingerpainting

Nothing says "welcome home papa" more than a messy craft like fingerpainting!

The dots approach.

My fingers are red!

Squish, smear, smoosh.

More dots, which eventually lead to giant smears.

Dot dot dot dot dot dot...

The artist has a serious moment.

 

schoolsnacks

Nate and mommy joined Abby's preschool class for snack time and circle time this morning. He likes hanging out with the big kids!

milk

Snuggles and sippy cups (and a couple of mosquito bites too). Summer is here.

g&g visit

While Papa continues to sail the ocean blue, we had a lot of fun with G&G during their visit.  Grandma's trip was unexpectedly extended by about 24 hours due to mechanical probs with the airplane and then stormy weather.  She has safely made it to MN as of today, and right now Nate is napping and Abby is (sort of) being quiet in her room.  So goes Saturday.  Here are some more pics from last week....

Hayride to the strawberry patch:

Nate loved this tractor.

Grandad & Nate make a good team.

Cherry picking too!

The whole gang on the return hayride.  Nate would soon be getting his hair cut (much to his dismay).

Shaggy smiler.

Yum!  Corn!

Strawberry cake from Suzanne!

Abby telling us all about the bristle block city that she is building.

Motorcycle and sidecar, complete with passengers.

Monkeybars!

Tree climbing

Book reading

Puzzle doing

Tower building

Chain cutting

Back washing (note Nate's new short haircut)

Turtle pushing!  We had a busy week with grandparents!