Piano with Daddy

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Although we don't often have a chance to hear John in concert with all the craziness of a typical day, we got a special performance while his parents were in town from Scotland.  Kyla LOVES to hear her daddy play and was all about sitting with him and playing a little bit herself.  She's actually pretty good - and by the look on her face you can see she's enjoying the show!

Chalk Art

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

We took our art adventures outside last evening for some chalk fun.  Kyla is just starting to get into "drawing" and made some lovely lines and dots.  She especially liked to see what I was drawing and sit right in the middle!  Notice how she has 2-3 pieces of chalk in her hands at all times.  Funny girl!

Nobu checking out the art work

Look at those pants!

Such a pretty name...

for such a pretty girl!

Chalk is fun!

Telltale signs of putting the chalk in her mouth

Gran & Papa just returned from their cruise to Alaska

Carrying the chalk down the sidewalk

Just a few last minute touches...

Playing with Sophie

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Wasn't able to get too many pictures, but the girls were great playing with the crayons and paper.  Notice how neither would let go of their sippy cups!

Big Girl Table

Friday, September 5, 2008

I've been pretty crafty if I do say so myself.  I bought a $25 unfinished kids table from Ikea - painted it and topped the table and chairs with a pretty oilcloth.  At least now it looks like it cost $26! 

Kyla adores it and wants to have all her meals there now.  

Papa Cutting Down the Branches

Saturday, August 30, 2008

John's dad (otherwise known as Papa to Kyla) doesn't like to sit around and relax on his holiday in Austin, so we put him to work trimming the tree in our backyard.  It hangs over the pool and drips leaves, ants, tree fuzz and other assorted critters into the pool, so it really needed a trimming.  Kyla was fascinated watching her Papa up in the tree (so much so, that she had to eat her dinner out on the patio, hence the bib she's wearing).  Mum and I were just glad he made it out of the tree ok - crazy Papa!!

Up in the tree

Sawing the branches

Watching Papa

Face against the screen watching

Dad and Mum picking up all the fallen branches

1st Dance Class

Kyla started dance class last week and here are some pictures from the morning.  Basically the kids just dance and sing songs, but occasionally they get bored with a particular song and run off to play with something in the room.  It's pretty relaxed and Kyla loves seeing, Miss Amber the teacher, her friends and dancing to the music.

Listening to Miss Amber

Going through the tunnel

Playing in the balls

Watching Miss Amber do the Bean Bag Wave

Petting the horses with Miss Amber

Giving the horse some "food"

Sleeping Spot

Kyla has a preferred spot in her crib that she likes, but as you can see she's gotten a bit too long to stretch out.  Bad mummy took this in the middle of the night (flash and all) so I could show Kyla years later, how she slept with her feet through the crib-slats.  

Baking Cupcakes

Friday, August 22, 2008

Kyla and I baked cupcakes the other day and I just had to show the hilarious sequence of events.  She definitely has our sweet tooth!

Helping mummy stir

Batter is looking good...

Good enough to eat!

Who needs a spatula when I can use my hands

What a face!

The finished product

I want one now!

Hey these aren't too bad...

Want some mum?

Too slow

Yum!

Gone in 60 seconds!

BFFs!

Friday, August 15, 2008

How cute are these girls!!  Unfortunately, I couldn't get the video to post. :(

A Girl And Her Teddy

Kyla's become very affectionate recently and teddy gets lots of hugs and cuddles.  He's been in the car several times and even through Home Depot - which made everyone laugh since he's about as big as she is!

20 Week Belly Picture

Thursday, August 7, 2008

The bump is getting bigger!

Sophisticated Palate

Most kids wants some bland vegetable like peas or corn with their spaghetti - not our girl, she'd like some Ceasar salad, please.  Two helpings!