Aug 16 2009
L went to her first luau on her first trip to Hawaii back in January. She likes to look at videos of herself ‘as a baby,’ so we came across this in our quest for new stuff to watch. She has changed so much since then!
The luau was at the Kona Village Resort in Kona, Hawaii. We were there with Grandpa Peter, Auntie Laura and Uncle John. This was a really special trip and we were glad to share it with them.
May 19 2009
This weekend it was very hot in the valley, mid-90′s, so we went up to the cooler city to visit Auntie. Lucy helped Auntie plant some flowers…
These marigolds reminded us of the inchworm song. Didn’t see an inchworm, but Lucy, ever alert for ladybugs, found one who actually walked across her finger!
We also saw worms, slugs, bees, a few other exciting bugs…and Auntie made a rainbow!
Apr 5 2009
Lucy went to the zoo for the first time with Auntie and me last week. Highlights included watching the penguins zoom round their pond (occasionally leaping out of the water mid-zoom), talking to a noisy peacock, brushing a goat and watching a sleepy koala snooze. Lucy’s favorite had to be the carousel…she went round three times!
Jan 13 2009
Boy, the kid’s 6 month and 1 Year birthdays seem like they just happened, and now she’s pulling the TWO card on us! Is this even possible? Has the kid actually been parked in the condo for 24 whole months? (Wubert just piped in saying it seems longer.)
Of course, L’s mom is always looking for an excuse for cake and ice cream, so we decided to celebrate. The whole ‘Hawaii Gang’ (Gpa Peter, Uncle John, Auntie Laura) came over to add to the festivities.
L also got a “Happy Birthday” serenade from her Gpa Tom and Gma Karen via the phone. Pretty cool!
Jan 12 2009
We ended up taking lots of pics in Hawaii. This slideshow includes a few of ‘em. More pics (more pics? is that even possible?) are available here and from Auntie Laura here.
Jan 4 2009
Lucy, Auntie, Uncle, Gpa, Daddy and Mommy all went to an authentic luau at the Kona Village Resort on Friday night. It was a great way to spend our last night on the big island before we head over to Oahu.
There were songs and dances and great food. Lucy wasn’t scared of the dancers, even the rather intimidating Maori warriors, she was only a little scared between dances when it was dark. She loved the drum beats and even swayed along with the hulas, and clapped for every dance. There was also a keiki dance, put on by all the kids who attended the luau. Lucy was a bit young to join in, maybe next time!
Hard to get pics at night, but here are some of the better ones.
Oct 10 2008
Lucy, Auntie Laura and I went to a pumpkin patch last week. It is the beginning of pumpkin season, and I noticed as we drove into Half Moon Bay (famous for their Pumpkin Festival) that morning that many places were just putting out the pumpkins that day.
We had the whole place to ourselves, and Lucy had a field day at her first trip to a pumpkin patch. She was running around, lifting heavy pumpkins, testing their sound capabilities, and also discovering rocks and flowers in the road. We ended up with four pumpkins and a very tuckered toddler! More pics here.
Jul 2 2008
Here’s a video Jill took of the kid toddling around Filoli. Yeah, I know, it’s not really a maze. However, whenever I see something that’s even slightly reminiscent of a maze, I immediately think of the maze from the movie version of The Shining.
Jul 1 2008
Lucy and I have been to Filoli several times recently, once when Uncle P.D. (above) visited from the far east (coast), and just last week with Grandmommy and Auntie Laura (also above, posing with madame). We like to think of it as Lucy’s back yard.
There are loads and loads of pics of our adventures here and I’ve included but a smattering of the ‘gorgeousness and gorgeosity’ that is Filoli below. Check ‘em out!
