Monday, August 25, 2008

Blueberry Time



Saturday was the last day of blueberry picking - so we headed down the street to Valley Farm to get the last of a very good crop! Here are the kids on the "big rig" which took us out to the field.



Here is Luke - ready to go!

and Amanda on her way. . .



Tuesday, August 12, 2008

The New Playhouse!

Papy G and Grandma got the kids a really cool playhouse for their birthday - here are some pictures from Papa G!


The New Playhouse
Work in Progress
Entertaining at the new digs


Papy G and Grandma brought the kids a really great playhouse for their birthday! Here are some pics (thanks Papa G)

Thursday, August 7, 2008

Trikes and Dancing!

Grandma and Grandpa gave the kids their big bday gifts before the party started on Sunday. What a hit!

Here's a cute video from last week or so too

The twins are TWO - Happy Birthday!!

Two years old! Wow can you believe it. What's happening now that they are 2? Luke is calling Amanda "Amanda" instead of "dada" He says it with a bit of a European (or maybe even Latino) accent. Amanda is still very interested in the smoke detectors (shikobah) and this interest was augmented into fear when they had a fire drill (three in one day actually) at daycare. She was upset (even traumatizes?) about it for probably a week, but now I think we are getting past that.

Speaking of daycare, we had a little party there last Thursday - Grandma and Grandpa even came! Then on Sunday we had a family/friends gathering chez nous which was great! Here are a few pictures and videos from Bday party at our house - most provided by mom!

Our gymnast!



Opening some gifts


And. . .drum roll please. . .the CAKES! Yes, it is Doggy and Teddy!!! Wouldn't believe the amount of awe these created by kids, parents, and friends! I brought some pictures in to their classroom and teachers and other kids parents are ready to hire mom!





After the party was over, and after baths and wind down, the kids wanted to see the doggy and teddy cakes again. Here is a great video taken with my Samsung SGH i550 phone (yes, that was a bit of a pitch :))