Let's Go Fly a Kite

Most of our afternoons are Daddy-Daughter time since Mom is working. The most recent episodes of Curious George happen to be about George flying a kite, and after seeing them K has been asking about kites. Since the weather was nice today and the wind was blowing we went to the park. Below are "K's steps to flying a kite".

Step 1: Unwind the string. (And untangle it from your shoe.)

Step 2: Run as fast as you can into the wind.

Step 3: If at first you don't succeed repeat steps 1 and 2.

 Step 3: Enjoy your sweet success... for about 5 seconds. 

Spring is Here (Finally!)

For the first time this year, Bostonians experienced an 85 degree weather weekend. So we ventured out on a family outing to the Boston Public Garden--the first botanical garden in the U.S. We've been wanting to take K on the Swan Boats, a fifteen minute ride on the lagoon. While on a Swan Boat ride, K enjoyed looking for ducks and even spotted a few turtles. We sure loved our beautiful spring weekend!

How to Survive the Afternoon Blues

Approximately 3:45pm Lately we've been experiencing the afternoon blues. With the arrival of K's 2 year molars and recovering from a cold, this is the face that greets us after she wakes up from her nap.

3:49pm Introducing the bait: A bowl of goldfish, orange juice, and a double dose of George. (on TV and right beside her)

4pm Letting the bait do its work...

4:15pm Oh, and also the thumb...

4:30pm Welcome back K, we missed your smile. 

Hau'oli la hanau!

What do Curious George, spaghetti with meatballs and stickers have in common? They're all some of K's favorite things. 

This weekend, we celebrated K's 2nd birthday. Her grandparents from Hawaii came for the event, offering their party expertise. Grandpa I decorated with Curious George colors while Grandma I decorated monkey cupcakes. Magician "Foo Ling Yu" provided the entertainment (yes, Grandpa I needs a better stage name), and everyone (all 24 people) had a great time. (Check out the George cake!)

The kids left with monkey favor bags filled with K's favorite things: goldfish crackers, fruit snacks, stickers, candy and bubbles. Happy 2nd Birthday K!

Easter Loot

This Easter weekend, K participated in 2 Easter egg hunts. She loved the stickers and toys inside the eggs, but not the candy. Even the Reeses peanut butter cups didn't entice her, but there's always next year.

An Arizona Spring

Growing up in Northern Arizona, spring begins in March. The weather averages 65-70 degrees and almost everyday is bright and sunny. Now that we live in New England, March temperatures average 40-50 degrees and is normally snowy and grey. It is one of the hardest months to endure the whole year--it's so close to warmer weather but not quite there (especially when you have an anxious toddler ready to play outdoors).

Since K turns 2 this month, (which means we start buying a extra airline ticket) her and S headed west to warmer weather. With an additional 4 playmates, K's schedule included swimming, hiking, sightseeing, and playground time. Despite the arrival of her 2 year molars, she continued to take advantage of her time in the desert. Thank you Grandma and Grandpa G, we sure had fun in the sun.