Evie performs to a slightly off key version of The Sleeping Bunny:
(you can see how she manages to bang her head a lot).
AND, an even more exciting version starring Finchley!
Happy Easter Bunnies!
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Monday, March 22, 2010
Spring videos
Yesterday we saw lots of ducks and since ducks are some of Evie's favorites, she was very excited.
We didn't let a little rain ruin our Saturday. We suited up in our waterproof clothes and wellies and took off for the park. Evie is now a big fan of puddles and wants to wear her wellies all the time.
We turned a big box into a fort and then into a house with windows and a mail slot for Evie. The windows are a hit and we played in the house with various puppets for about an hour the other day. The best part about this video is Finchley who wasn't sure what was going on, but wanted in on the action anyway.
We didn't let a little rain ruin our Saturday. We suited up in our waterproof clothes and wellies and took off for the park. Evie is now a big fan of puddles and wants to wear her wellies all the time.
We turned a big box into a fort and then into a house with windows and a mail slot for Evie. The windows are a hit and we played in the house with various puppets for about an hour the other day. The best part about this video is Finchley who wasn't sure what was going on, but wanted in on the action anyway.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
SPRING!!!! SPRING!!!! SPRING!!!!
At least that seems how it might be...although it could just be a bluff. Anyway, we've been taking advantage of the good weather and today we headed out to Regents Park to soak up the sunshine and check out the ducks and flowers.
But first, we had tea with Ernie and Grover:
Then we had tea in Evie's box house:
Evie is a big fan of her crazy hat, her red wellies and Ernie. She decided that there were no other apparel options, inside or out.
The sun was shining and the daffodils were out in Regents Park.
Watching the ducks:
And some very exciting pigeons:
Crossing bridges was a highlight:
As was sitting on a stone (at least for a minute. We thought she was being cute by holding her arms out, but really she wanted us to get her down):
Peeping through the pine trees.
What a beautiful day! Let's hope Spring stays!
But first, we had tea with Ernie and Grover:
Then we had tea in Evie's box house:
Evie is a big fan of her crazy hat, her red wellies and Ernie. She decided that there were no other apparel options, inside or out.
The sun was shining and the daffodils were out in Regents Park.
Watching the ducks:
And some very exciting pigeons:
Crossing bridges was a highlight:
As was sitting on a stone (at least for a minute. We thought she was being cute by holding her arms out, but really she wanted us to get her down):
Peeping through the pine trees.
What a beautiful day! Let's hope Spring stays!
Every day is mothers' day
Last Sunday was Mother's Day in the UK. With the exception of Evie falling and cutting her head open, resulting in the last several hours of the day being spent in the Emergency Room, it was a good day!
We started by sharing some bread.
And then Evie shared her beloved hat with me:
She rode a horse...
After all that action, it was necessary to sit on a stoop and rest for a while:
And then I got a surprise massage and facial. Thanks Evie! (Thanks Jim!!!)
We started by sharing some bread.
And then Evie shared her beloved hat with me:
She rode a horse...
After all that action, it was necessary to sit on a stoop and rest for a while:
And then I got a surprise massage and facial. Thanks Evie! (Thanks Jim!!!)
A visit from Brooks, Greg and Sophie
Last weekend we headed into central London to see our friends Brooks, Greg and Sophie, who were passing through en route to Saudia Arabia. Evie got dressed up in her best boy's clothing and tried to sport some stylin shades and the forbidden iphone.
Piccadilly Circus:
We planned to meet in Green Park, so that we could go to the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace. Jim and Evie had fun playing while I kept a look out for Brooks, Greg and Sophie:
Outside of Buckingham Palace. We were amused that the Queen's band played the Olympics theme and also the theme song for Star Wars among other classics.
Watching the horses from the best vantage point ever--Daddy's shoulders!
The Rhadighieris were cheerful, despite having jet lag. Greg was there, too, but he was hidden in the changing of the guards crowds.
Evie was definitely not into being so close to this horse. She shook her head no after this picture was taken and Jim dutifully moved away.
Iphone envy.
Fighting a nap underneath the London Eye.
A family picture!
Jim and Greg (and sleeping Evie) at Westminster Abbey:
Back at our house, Evie watched Sophie very closely and so did I. I now know what I have to look forward to in the climbing and picking things up category. Sophie's strength and ability to move things that Evie can't amazed me! Evie also had to cope with having someone in her house that she couldn't be the boss of. When Sophie sat in Evie's chair and Evie wanted her out, Sophie just blew her off and eventually, a little confused, Evie gave up.
Bath time was fun and afterward Evie and Sophie had a mini-slumber party while the adults had dinner and caught up on old times. Brooks and I had some good laughs about high school drama and it was really fun to be all together again, if only for a day.
Piccadilly Circus:
We planned to meet in Green Park, so that we could go to the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace. Jim and Evie had fun playing while I kept a look out for Brooks, Greg and Sophie:
Outside of Buckingham Palace. We were amused that the Queen's band played the Olympics theme and also the theme song for Star Wars among other classics.
Watching the horses from the best vantage point ever--Daddy's shoulders!
The Rhadighieris were cheerful, despite having jet lag. Greg was there, too, but he was hidden in the changing of the guards crowds.
Evie was definitely not into being so close to this horse. She shook her head no after this picture was taken and Jim dutifully moved away.
Iphone envy.
Fighting a nap underneath the London Eye.
A family picture!
Jim and Greg (and sleeping Evie) at Westminster Abbey:
Back at our house, Evie watched Sophie very closely and so did I. I now know what I have to look forward to in the climbing and picking things up category. Sophie's strength and ability to move things that Evie can't amazed me! Evie also had to cope with having someone in her house that she couldn't be the boss of. When Sophie sat in Evie's chair and Evie wanted her out, Sophie just blew her off and eventually, a little confused, Evie gave up.
Bath time was fun and afterward Evie and Sophie had a mini-slumber party while the adults had dinner and caught up on old times. Brooks and I had some good laughs about high school drama and it was really fun to be all together again, if only for a day.
Monday, March 08, 2010
Good news
We're planning a trip to Italy, so soon I'll have something to blog about besides London! Whohoo!
A cold day at the zoo
On Saturday the sun was out so we decided to head to the zoo. We have yet to go to the zoo on a nice, warm day, but because she sun was shining, a lot of people were out and about and the animals at the zoo were also out and about.
We started our day off with a photo op on top of blustery (COLD!!!!) Primrose Hill. We talked about how nice it's going to be in the summer...
At the entrance of the zoo.
Evie really was only interested in the aquarium the last time we came to the zoo, but now that she can run around and is more aware of her surroundings, she really enjoys it. I tried to explain to her that even though it looked like him, that wasn't actually a picture of her Dad.
Mesmerized by a singing African bird.
...and by a monkey that looked like a skunk.
I didn't realize that Evie was wary of these gorilla statues, so I plopped her down right next to one for a picture (after this one was taken) and she started to cry. Lesson learned! It reminded me of Buster, who used to see something like a garden gnome and freeze until he realized or was shown that it was just a statue.
Some fabulous orangutans.
It was kind of depressing to see the gorillas. They were in their inside area because of the cold weather and they looked bored and listless
Their monkey friends, though, were full of energy and were out for blood. Right after this picture was taken, the monkey spotted Evie. His eyes narrowed and he slowly moved over to the side of the glass where we were standing. Then he threw himself, teeth bared and claws out, full force, at the glass. He did it twice, screeching, scaring Evie and us and invoking screams of delight from the kids and other people who were watching. A vicious monkey lunging at a baby through glass, again seemed depressing to me (but I'm so glad that there was a huge piece of glass between us) and we were worried that Evie was going to be scared of monkeys for the rest of her life, so we decided to move on to friendlier animals.
...like penguins,
...and pigeons,
...and plastic horses on the merry go round(Evie was obviously having a blast on the merry go round).
Then I got so cold that I couldn't take it anymore and we left. It was a fun day despite the frigid temperatures and the angry monkeys and I'm looking forward to the zoo in the summer!!!!
We started our day off with a photo op on top of blustery (COLD!!!!) Primrose Hill. We talked about how nice it's going to be in the summer...
At the entrance of the zoo.
Evie really was only interested in the aquarium the last time we came to the zoo, but now that she can run around and is more aware of her surroundings, she really enjoys it. I tried to explain to her that even though it looked like him, that wasn't actually a picture of her Dad.
Mesmerized by a singing African bird.
...and by a monkey that looked like a skunk.
I didn't realize that Evie was wary of these gorilla statues, so I plopped her down right next to one for a picture (after this one was taken) and she started to cry. Lesson learned! It reminded me of Buster, who used to see something like a garden gnome and freeze until he realized or was shown that it was just a statue.
Some fabulous orangutans.
It was kind of depressing to see the gorillas. They were in their inside area because of the cold weather and they looked bored and listless
Their monkey friends, though, were full of energy and were out for blood. Right after this picture was taken, the monkey spotted Evie. His eyes narrowed and he slowly moved over to the side of the glass where we were standing. Then he threw himself, teeth bared and claws out, full force, at the glass. He did it twice, screeching, scaring Evie and us and invoking screams of delight from the kids and other people who were watching. A vicious monkey lunging at a baby through glass, again seemed depressing to me (but I'm so glad that there was a huge piece of glass between us) and we were worried that Evie was going to be scared of monkeys for the rest of her life, so we decided to move on to friendlier animals.
...like penguins,
...and pigeons,
...and plastic horses on the merry go round(Evie was obviously having a blast on the merry go round).
Then I got so cold that I couldn't take it anymore and we left. It was a fun day despite the frigid temperatures and the angry monkeys and I'm looking forward to the zoo in the summer!!!!
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