Tuesday, July 26, 2011
The River
July 3, 2011
We spent the day up at the cabin and took Josie and Noah to see the Smith River. It was much too cold to get them in the water, but they'll be spending a great deal of time here in future years. Grandma made a wonderful lunch for all of us and Nonna and Nonno couldn't believe how beautiful and peaceful it is in Gasquet. Grandpa and Nonno were the only ones to brave the river on a fishing adventure.
Crescent City
We arrived in Crescent City during the wee hours of the morning. After some sleep, Josie was thrilled to spend some time with her friend the "woohwoohf." Noah couldn't understand why Korky had to be in the cage (it was for Korky's own protection). We ended the day with a swing and Nonna and Grandma got in on the action.
Thursday, July 7, 2011
ONE-derful Year
I'm going to have to come back to this post and add some thoughts...there are too many running through my mind and I just don't think I can put together some coherent sentences that will help document the amazing year we've had with these two incredibly beautiful souls.
(July 26) I'm back. Bennett and I were reminiscing about this year, so I thought it would be appropriate to list some of our favorite things here.
- Josie folding her body in half as she dozed to sleep after being fed
- Noah's jazz hands when he was startled
- Josie's arms floating in the air as though there were invisible helium balloons attached to her wrists
- Noah flicking his hand as though shooting an imaginary basketball while feeding
- Both Josie and Noah becoming conditioned to the flash and squinting they're eyes whenever I approached with the camera
- Both Josie and Noah being soothed only when placed in physical contact with the other when super fussy
- Noah stealing any toy Josie was playing with
- Josie using the strength of her voice to tell her brother off and get her toy back
- Noah being afraid of nothing except the vacuum, dad's elephant noise, and Josie's big-girl voice
- Josie being afraid of nothing but losing her balance
- Noah waving hi to strangers as they walk by
- Josie saying hi whenever she hears a door open or close
- Noah running on his toes (he used to run on the top side of his toes/with his toes tucked under) and balancing by using his shoulders
- Josie walking cautiously with her arms outstretched for balance
- Noah eating as many puffs as he can fit in his mouth at one time
- Josie needing her milk to be the perfect temperature
- Both bouncing in their cribs
- Both loving to be chased up and to chase each other
- Both singing (on bike rides, in the car, when they go to sleep)
- Both having a conversation and making each other laugh when they should be napping
Nonna and Nonno
June 30, 2011
Nonna and Nonno arrived to visit for a few days and to go with us on our trip to Crescent City. Josie and Noah wanted to show off their new playing fields and give Nonna and Nonno a chance to stretch their legs after their long drive.
Our New Gate and Big Backyard
June 29, 2011
Bennett installed a gate in our back fence that leads directly to the fields at Casa Grande High. We love playing in our new backyard!
Save Daddy
June 28, 2011
Bennett was in the office vacuuming and the littles were concerned for his safety. They kept trying to get to him in what seemed like attempts to check in on him.
Gotta Love Bath Nite
June 27, 2011
I can't help but love this face. Bath nite means a lot more coordination around here, but the laughter and smiles make it all worth it.
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