Continuing on the fast track to toddlerhood, Jojo took his first steps yesterday. In unrelated news he hit his head and needed an ice pack and a bit of quiet time. I missed catching his first steps on camera, but I did catch Jojo doing some sign language while recuperating.
Friday, July 31, 2009
We Interrupt Your Scheduled Programming
Big news about Jojo but first, let's take a quick moment to welcome our newest nephew and cousin, Barnaby.
Samuel Robert "Barnaby" Connors
born: July 30, 2:09am, 6lb 14oz
born: July 30, 2:09am, 6lb 14oz
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Ten Months of Jojo
The last few posts have been Chimpy-centric, so let's even things up with a Jojo post.
September
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
September
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
June
JulyTuesday, July 21, 2009
Chimpy's Birthday Party
We set up for Chimpy's party at Crab Cove, a nearby park. All the barbeque sites but one require reservation so Chimpy and I headed out early to be sure to be the first at the free site. Mama and Jojo headed back home to pack up the food while Chimpy and I set about setting up. Time passed quickly and soon enough our friends joined us.
BUBBLE STATION!
We created a ball pit, put up a tent, hung a swing from a tree and brought kites but the biggest hit by far was the beach volleyball court adjacent to our site. Bubble makers, sand toys and a nearby drinking fountain made the sand pit the place to be.
FOOD!
On the menu: hot dogs, bratwurst, hamburgers, pesto pasta and fruit salad.
Also... corn!
PIÑATA!
While shopping for party goods, we came across the Curious George aisle:
CAKE!
Chimpy chose chocolate for her birthday cake so, not being experienced in chocolate cakery, I tried a few recipes. Realizing suddenly that I had five cakes to deal with, I de-seeded some raspberry jam for filling and stacked them. I also made cupcakes because everybody loves cupcakes.
We iced the cake on site with whipped cream, but unfortunately the cake had sat in the sun for a short while and was warm so the whipped cream melted as soon as it was applied.
Still, though... CAKE!
Here's Chimpy blowing our her candle (photos courtesy Dan Ransom). Scroll fast enough and you can pretend you were there.
It was a great day and the best part was at the end when we asked Chimpy what her favorite part of the day was. Despite having a much-anticipated piñata, helium balloons, a huge cake and many presents, Chimpy answered "Playing with all my friends."
We created a ball pit, put up a tent, hung a swing from a tree and brought kites but the biggest hit by far was the beach volleyball court adjacent to our site. Bubble makers, sand toys and a nearby drinking fountain made the sand pit the place to be.
On the menu: hot dogs, bratwurst, hamburgers, pesto pasta and fruit salad.
Also... corn!
While shopping for party goods, we came across the Curious George aisle:
Chimpy: Dad! Let's get the Curious George piñata!Buster is our neighbor's dog.
Daddy: Are you going to find it upsetting? You know you have to hit a piñata with a stick. Are you going to find it upsetting to hit Curious George?
Chimpy: Naw, it's okay. (pause) Hm, maybe we should get the dog piñata. Then I can pretend it's Buster.
Chimpy chose chocolate for her birthday cake so, not being experienced in chocolate cakery, I tried a few recipes. Realizing suddenly that I had five cakes to deal with, I de-seeded some raspberry jam for filling and stacked them. I also made cupcakes because everybody loves cupcakes.
We iced the cake on site with whipped cream, but unfortunately the cake had sat in the sun for a short while and was warm so the whipped cream melted as soon as it was applied.
Still, though... CAKE!
Here's Chimpy blowing our her candle (photos courtesy Dan Ransom). Scroll fast enough and you can pretend you were there.
It was a great day and the best part was at the end when we asked Chimpy what her favorite part of the day was. Despite having a much-anticipated piñata, helium balloons, a huge cake and many presents, Chimpy answered "Playing with all my friends."
Monday, July 20, 2009
Sunday, July 19, 2009
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