Aiyana's Recital

Aiyana (aka "my little niece") had her first guitar recital yesterday. She took it very seriously, and was very focused.

Here she is, with mom, before the start.


Listening carefully to the teacher's instructions.


Ready:


And playing.


She did really well. The older kids were good too, and Aiyana will be playing like them soon!

Multitasking

Stella can now walk and hold things... or she can get across a room in 2 or 3 seconds... many more ways to make Trouble.

Update

Some pictures from the past few days.

Stella showing off a new tooth.


Stella and Julia with a mystery guest.


A view of the lake on our walk.


Special invited night-time reader:


Lazy Sunday morning.


Stella being very very outdoorsy.

Burlingame

We spent a rainy day and a half in a campground in Rhode Island. The first say was very nice, and we walked around a bit. Today was pouring the whole time... Good thing we were staying in a cabin and not a tent.

It was the first camping time with Duke, and he did well: no problems on the drive, and he slept fine (we brought his crate with us...).


Stella and Julia at the playground:




Julia climbing more things:


The view near our cabin.




Julia, having a drink.










This morning, rain outside, and spent a little quality family time, before heading back.








Next time, we hope the weather cooperates...

Stella

Phone Call

Weekend visit

Our friends came over for a little while on Sunday, and brought their dog. Here he is next to Duke. Duke weighs about 55 pounds (about 25 kg), but Dudley is about twice his size...


Julia could walk just fine, but sometimes she preferred if Andy carried her.


Closeup of Dudley.


We walked over to see the nieces who, as usual, were playing outside.




On the walk back.