Julia Says

On Halloween, on the way to school dressed in her costume and delighted:

"Today is not like a normal day."

I Love My Papa

Birthday Party at the Zoo

Julia and I attended a birthday party for twins on her soccer team, one of whom is in Julia's class.  We had a great time.  It was such a beautiful day!!

On the carousel

Getting a closer look from the train

Navigating with the zoo map

Annabelle at School

I lifted these photos from the class blog.  By all accounts, Annabelle continues to love school!

If only she was interested in *real* broccoli!

In music class

In the playhouse

More Soccer

Post-game Snack

A second loss for the Pink Panthers, but Julia keeps saying, "I'm getting lots of good exercise." AB is not content to be Julia's cheerleader.  She either wants to play soccer or play on the nearby playground. Being on the sidelines is not working for her.

Tea Party Saturday

Today, Julia and I attended a birthday party for a friend in the neighborhood.  The party was held outdoors in our park, and the day was absolutely beautiful!

Swinging on a beautiful day

Tea party

Cupcakes, anyone?

Julia seems to be in a Cupcake Period in her art.

Julia's First Soccer Game!

Julia enjoyed her first soccer game. She made contact with the ball just once, but she announced during a water break, "I'm getting lots of good exercise!!"

First game

Post-game huddle

Post-game huddle

Celebrating Grandma's Birthday

Mr. December

Harper, Mr. December
Atlanta Lab Rescue 2012 Calendar

First Year of Swim Team

Julia's first year of swim team (plus a couple of weeks of ISR refresher courses from Coach Gina) kept us busy from late May through June.

Swim Team, First Practice

At a swim meet

In the bullpen

Ready to swim

AB entertaining herself at a meet;
"future bullfrog" is more accurate. 

Julia's Art: Our Family

"Our Family" by Julia
From left to right: Annabelle, Julia, Mom, Papa, Jake, Harper

Highlands Trip

Golf cart ride with Oma

Food Truck Friday

Food Truck Lunch

Trying to keep the beat

Hand-Me-Down Files: A Favorite

One of the advantages of having two girls is getting to see those cute little clothes on two different little girls. So, in a twist on the Fashionista Files, I present the Hand-Me-Down Files.

Annabelle, May 2012

Julia, June 2009

Spring Ballet Recital

Julia's Spring Recital, May 2012

Playground Days

Julia's Art: Rapunzel's Castle

This is part of a Recycle City project in Julia's class.

"Rapunzel's Castle"

Steeplechase 2012

Steeplechase, Apr 2012

Big Girl Chair, Big Girl Bed

As AB's second birthday was approaching, she made it plain that she did not care for her crib or her high chair. She started napping in the guest room on a queen-sized bed and fought going into her crib at night. She also resisted (strongly) when I tried to buckle her in the high chair. So, it was time for a couple of key upgrades.

Big girl chair - first day
(Note the mismatched pajamas)

Big girl bed

Father-Daughter Princess Dance

She was so excited!

Father-daughter Princess Dance
Feb 2012

Happy New Year, 2012!

We started off 2012 with a family lunch at our favorite neighborhood pizza places.

Annabelle

Julia