We've Got Babies

The babies have finally hatched. What a miracle. The mama bird flew off when I entered the shed, so I did not want to get too close in case she decided to abandon them. They are soooo small and only have a few sparse fluffy feathers.

Happy 2nd B-Day Amelia!

We celebrated Amelia's b-day with friends at the pool today. It was great to see all the kids enjoying the water. As predicted, Bean couldn't get enough. Lots of screams of delight, splashing, and actual licking of the water. Makes me wish we had a pool.
Birthday girl enjoying her giant cupcake.
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This was the sprinkler pool. Many squeals here. (please ignore the half naked lady in the background)

Pancake Day

Since introducing Sami to American pancakes, he has been obsessed with them. Now, I think I make pretty darn good pancakes. (thanks Dad), but I have to admit that his recent experimentations have turned out delicious. It definitely has to do with the recipe and a little talent I suppose. Now, if he can just make them without the kitchen looking like a bomb went off...that would be great.

I Love Coffee

Sami and I have been trying to sleep train Bean for the last 5 days. This basically means we are trying to night wean her off the boob. At 81/2 months she still wakes up pretty regularly. So Sami has been taking over some of the nigh time parenting so she can discover that the boob is not the only way to fall asleep. The ultimate goal is to one day simply lay her in her crib (in her room) and walk away. Then she will magically and happily just fall asleep. haha So last night, Bean had a slight fever and was up a lot. On the boob a lot. She really only wanted mama. Oh well, that is why I am loving coffee this morning.

Bean loved to stand these days and can even, sometimes, pull up by herself. She is also taking some steps while holding our hands.
Yes, she is so fat that even the back of her knees have folds.

Shrooms

Last week the shitake logs fruited and these beauties made a tasty mushroom stroganoff.

Mowing the Lawn

This evening we decided the gardens needed to be watered. Therefore Lilia went ahead and mowed one square foot of the yard. We figure if we just move her around the yard a foot at a time, we have a free lawn service.

A Bird's Eye View

In the potting shed is this lovely little mama bird sitting on her 4 eggs. I can't wait to see the babies! I bet they won't sleep through the night either.

Kisses

Bean has recently learned how to give kisses. She just leans towards you and opens her slobery mouth. I love it! Other new developments include rolling over, crawling backwards, and lots of talking...dadadagaggagamamamma
She love hugs and kisses from Amelia.

Shitake

The shitake logs recently fruited and I made a lovely mushroom stroganoff. Yum yum

Fairy Princess

It is no surprise that I have turned my precious little Bean into a very girly girl. And I plan on continuing this until she has an opinion of her own. I also love fairies and butterflies, so I had to indulge in these wings for a daughter of a friend of mine. Of course, Bean had to model them first.