K's First Campout

Over the weekend, we attended our church's annual campout in Sharon, Vermont. Originally, we planned on staying two nights and sleeping in a tent. But after our recent overnight trips to Rhode Island and New Jersey, we realized K doesn't sleep well in unfamiliar places. She often ends up sleeping in our bed tossing and turning all night. So, we opted for a one night cabin stay with a pack and play in hand.

We enjoyed a great evening which included a delicious Navajo taco dinner, smores, campfire singing and even some star gazing. (We even saw a shooting star.) The next day, we enjoyed an afternoon of swimming and rope swinging at the nearby river. Despite our lack of sleep, (K woke up three times and ended up sleeping with S) we enjoyed our first family campout with K. We look forward to next year's trip.

Results are in...

So, last we saw there were 12 goldfish, all laid out and waiting to be eaten. This is what ensued shortly after: K trotted over, and with no time to spare (I swear she eats as if the food will disappear), she put as many goldfish into one hand that would fit and stuffed them in her mouth.


Her free hand grabbed the remaining fish and put them in her mouth as soon as the other hand vacated the area. What was left is pictured below...

So the winner is 10!
And per request via the contest rules, K will be visiting the winner...
in September...

How Many?

K can't just have one, she must have a mouth full before she starts chewing. For example:

We begin with 12 goldfish crackers...

The first handful is shortly followed by...

...the second handful. How many crackers can K fit in her mouth at one time? Cast your guess!

*Disclaimer notice: Don't try this at home. K is a professional, she has been training those cheeks every since she was born.

Out and About

In our last post, K was planning a housebreak. Well, she finally made it out...

Free at last! Free at last!

I'm Outta Here!

K loves to go outside. Throughout the day, she points at the door waiting for us to take her outside. Due to recent weather conditions (rainy and scattered thunderstorms), we haven't taken her out as often. So, she's decided to take matters into her own hands...

Maybe these keys will work instead!

Tanglewood

Photo courtesy of CJ

Tanglewood is the summer occasion where the Boston Symphony plays in the outdoor "shed" in Western MA. It isn't really a shed of course, it's really an outdoor amphitheater. One of the perks of working at WGBH (since WGBH broadcasts Tanglewood concerts) is that I got a few tickets for free. So C, D, and I drove out and enjoyed their all Mozart performance. It was a wonderful evening, we even stayed the night. It was the first night away from K since she was born. M says she missed me dearly.

Small Screen Gals

A few years ago, S started SSD- Small Screen Discussion; where she borrows a film from PBS' archive and invites a group of girls over to watch and discuss. Some of the topics over the past 3 years have included Global Health Care, the Miss America pageant, and even a few Masterpiece Theater programs.

This week one of our SSD alums returned for a visit from the West Coast. It was great to see our children play together and reminisce of the old days. We've supported each other through career decisions, educational pursuits, and beginning the wonderful journey of motherhood. Its so nice to have such wonderful friends. It was great seeing you D, we miss you dearly.

New Use For Everyday Things

Brown basketOriginal Purpose: Storing K's cars, balls, toys and books.

Waiting for Dad or Mom...

AHA! Use: Going on a trip in her favorite rocket ship.

Mission Accomplished!

Princeton

This weekend we traveled down to New Jersey to visit Uncle D. He is doing some research this summer in Princeton's Philosophy department (comparing Levinasian and Navajo conceptions of justice). We toured Princeton's beautiful campus, traveled around to nearby cities, and went swimming. We had quite a warm welcome from local residents due to K's great effort of saying "hi" to everyone (literally, to everyone).