Happy birthday grandpa jim

We love the beard!

End of the Rufus Series (3 of 3)

Chaos on the floor ... but she loves it.

Her skin has an almost supernatural luminescence in this shot. I just don't think it is possible for anyone over the age of 10 to have skin that looks this good. Click on the photo and see for yourself.

Rufus' Spot

Rufus enjoys his spot on the floor where warm sun shines in.

And then his sister invades. You can click on each photo to view it in higher resolution.

Spring Sunshine

We have a circle window at the top of the stairs and Rufus enjoys sunning himself in a warm shaft of sunlight that comes in every morning. On Sunday Amelia and I joined him for some photos.

Pet Hospital

Amelia received two great vet kits this year for Christmas. We are now fully equipped to give Rufus his check ups.

Learning to Write Her Name

3 & 1/2 Yr Old Stream of Consciousness

Braids

All of the sudden she lets us put braids in her hair. This has been off limits since day one.

Yo Gabba Gabba

Amelia's new favorite show is Yo Gabba Gabba. As you might be able to guess the theme of the show is Dance Party. I wish I had her energy.

Archie Comes to Visit

Amelia hosted Archie for a play date a few weeks ago.


She loves Archie but wasn't real crazy about sharing her toys with him. Here she is showing him how to play and then seconds later taking the toy from him.

Valentines Chocolate Overload

Thanks Kim and Pat for this great chocolate rose.


Later that night Amelia enjoyed her Dad's molten chocolate cake. So good.

Nightmare Wings

Amelia has been going around whispering "I am your worst nightmare" for several weeks. This was a little strange at first until we realized she picked it up from the Mulan movie and the dragon - voiced over by Eddie Murphy. So now it doesn't seem so scary.

Sleepy time with alex

Amelia played at Alex's house this weekend. The kids were quiet for while so when I went to check on them I found them snuggled up in Alex's bed.

Voting with dad

Check out my new shades

Sunday morning painting

Our Pansy

I love this picture but hate the fact that she looks like she could be 12 years old here.

Open Day at Ballet

At the Studio With Uncle Mike

Amelia had a great time with Mike at his studio.


She kept adding clay "diamonds" to the sculpture of this lady and other things to make her a perfect princess.

Snow Play in Santa Fe

We had a great time playing on the sled hill near Ski Santa Fe. Watch Emma and Amelia making their way down the mountain: