Luna Incredible!

After watching the Incredibles for family movie night recently, Luna has been all about being a Super Hero with Super Powers.  Brian helped her make a mask just like the Incredibles have and she was all over it.  Gotta love this girl!

Grace and Tidepools!

Saw this at the Farmer's Market and decided to give it a try with some of Luna's old boots.

Grace continues growing so fast. We don't have a little baby anymore. Well, I guess she was never a little baby. She is pulling herself up on everything trying to balance and walk. She absolutely LOVES her big sister. Listening to them laugh and squeal from their bedroom is priceless. She is eating books less now and beginning to take more interest in pictures. Not sure if her lack of interest to this point is that we have read to her less than we did with Luna or that she just isn't interested or maybe she is just developing differently than Luna did. Of course that is possible! :-) Luna was just so interested in books so early on. It's been an adjustment with Grace. We are trying not to push her of course, but want to be sure reading is a normal part of her day.

Grace also continues to be very happy and is becoming more social, less shy. She LOVES music. Whenever music comes on, she stops what she is doing to clap her hands and shake her body. So fun to watch. I was in the car the other day and she was in the back bobbing her head up and down. Hilarious.

I made this video for my students to prepare them for our trip to the low tide zone. We went as a family to see all the wonderful creatures and plants. Low tide in June is usually pretty extreme, so we get to see some awesome stuff. Luna had a blast until she took a little spill and was introduced to barnacles up close. Luckily, it wasn't too bad as you'll soon see.

Pretty in Pink

I don't know how my rough, tumble, tom-boyish daughter has a LOVE for all things pink.  But she does.  She is infatuated with pink.  So it shouldn't surprise me that she got all "dolled" up this morning in a pink towel wrap, sunglasses, furry tiara, sparkly sandals and purse.  Not only does she enjoy the look, she sure has the poses to go with it.  To make it even more funny, we couldn't get her out of the towel all day and she insisted on wearing it out to a friends house that evening.  Hilarious.  Gotta love this girl.

Pool time

Luna, Gracie & I headed down to Oma & Grandpa's house to play in the pool and see cousin Hugo.  The girls loved the water and spent most of the visit in the water, soaking up the sun.

Hugo was not as into the pool as the girls.  Or maybe he just liked it more calm without the girls in it.

Taking a pool break

The toddlers get some time in the pool alone, finally!

Luna & Marcus

Luna's best buddy, Marcus came over for a play date in the back yard pool.  I was able to snap a few photos while the two slowed down to eat snacks.  What a cute pair!  I don't know what Luna will do in the fall when Marcus heads off to kindergarten....

Watermelon smiley face

Snack a la Brian

Two thumbs up for yummy snack!

Tigger

Uncle Bob gave Luna Tigger ears & a tail awhile ago.  While working in her room the other day, Luna wanted to put the set on.  Unfortunately she had no belt buckle to attach the tail so she just stuck it in her pants.  It looked pretty cute.

Momma's Day 2012

We got to host Mother's Day this year and enjoyed a wonderful day in the backyard.  Rex Ann, Aunt Dona, Emily, Pat, Hugo and my mom all joined us for celebrating mom's and other special women in our life.  We had a great day playing and enjoying the sunshine!

Luna loves her Cousin Hugo

Luna & Aunt Dona made a special picture together

Fudgecicle yumminess

Aunt Emily & Luna share a dessert

Cousin Hugo borrowed a sun hat

Gracie snuggling with Oma

Rex Ann opening Mother's Day cards

Aunt Dona was visiting from Missouri.  We were so happy to get to hang out with her while she was here!

Aunt Emily got a new book, "Babes in the Woods"

Cousin Love:)

All the ladies (and Hugo).  Happy Mother's Day!!!