Did you say "ice fream"?

Mommy and I like to go to this frozen yogurt place on Fridays.

I think it's a pretty cool place. I get to serve my own ice fream and put toppings on it.

Mommy didn't let me have gummy bears or anything that resembled candy on my ice fream. She kept mumbling about me not being able to sleep or something. The closest I got to candy was frosted flakes.

I didn't mind. It was yummy anyway.

Even my friend Jenny wanted some.

Chuck E.

We celebrated my cousin Leanne's 5th birthday at Chuck E. Cheese.

I got to go on a bunch of mini rides. What fun!

Leanne and me.

Kayla: "Can I drive, please?
Maya: "Okay, just be careful."

Kayla: "I'm not liking this...get me out!!"

Maya: "Oh mah gah, Kayla, watch the road!!"

I really, really, really wanted to meet Chuck.

Then I did. Uh, not sure how to react so I put on my deer-in-headlights look.

But, boy that chocolate cake sure was tasty!

Happy Birthday, Leanne!

Priceless

Solig mini lights from IKEA: $3.99

A kid in awe and tons of fun: Priceless

Setting the lights like an airport runway...

...for safe ladybug take off.

Rainy Day

A view from the kitchen window.

The rain stopped for 2 minutes.

Let kid out for 2 minutes before rain starts again.

Freshly baked cinnamon strudel bread from the oven, grapefruit juice, and coffee.
Breakfast is ready!

Yum!

Play under mommy's apron for a little bit.

Happy kid.

Rollie Pollie Assassin

WANTED:

A Rollie Pollie Assassin

Suspect Description:
2 1/2 feet tall
Wearing colorful clothing and jelly shoes
Drives a blue and red Radio Flyer bike with training wheels
Drives slowly on patios with head down looking for rollie pollies to run over

Uh-oh, a would-be victim.

Suspect does not make eye contact.

Accomplice is a red Boston Terrier who likes to carry a hedge hog in his mouth. Known to be harmless and used by the suspect as a distraction to accomplish her mission.

Suspect also likes to perform tricks on her bike and laugh maniacally.

If you have any tips or have seen the suspect, please contact mother who's busy with laundry. Don't bother contacting father, he's out of commission this weekend due to tonsilitis.

A dog's life

Sometimes I'm so tired I envy our dog. I just wanna cuddle next to him and nap on top of an old trampoline, let the breeze cool my tummy, let my flappy gums ooze over it, and drift away to dreamland chasing butterflies. Sigh...

Recovering

It seems like the three of us are taking turns getting sick every weekend. It's daddy's turn this time. Can't wait until this flu season is over.

Soup and Pinocchio.

Just standing around while waiting for daddy to wake up.

Decided to just cuddle with daddy because he doesn't wanna get up.

Cooking some nutritious meal for daddy to make him feel better.

Looks good, doesn't it?

Then she invited daddy to camp on the floor in her room so she can feed him brussel sprouts and donuts. Yumm-aay.

Photo Shoot

Kayla and Maya had a fun photo shoot.

Kayla listening what Maya's chatting about. "Like, seriously?"

Kiss the baby.

Striking a pose.

My session's done. Time for a snack.

It's Kayla's turn.

Cousins with matching Chucks.

It's okay, Kayla, we're almost done.

Last scene of the day, a tired and hungry toddler.

Almost Spring

Spring's around the corner. I could tell. Various flowers are starting to bloom in the backyard.

There's a big wall of these flowers outside of Maya's room. Its warm lilac-like fragrance always makes its way into her little boudoir. Hmmm... Just reminds me of a warm spring day.

These white flowers pop up like clock work around the same time every year. Never fails.

Something to spice up the greenery.

Even my earring tree is blooming!

In the warm afternoon, the kid and doggy were chilaxing outside and Maya pointed upward.

Several hunded feet above us was this hawk-like birdie suspended in the air. It's amazing how they do that. I think it was eyeing Charlie's toy hedgehog. Just my guess. It's his most favorite toy from his puppyhood (it get's pretty yucky). See how he's guarding it in the picture above? No way that birdie's gettin' it.