What do you do on a quiet day like today? I made a house. I’m not sure if I’m entertaining myself or Bea more but she does seem to like it. When I handed it to her she grabbed it and said “mine”.  This makes me think at least my exacto knife skills that I…

It’s all about practicing and learning new skills when you’re two. Here she is after peeling her own banana. And here’s a little practice cutting with a knife. Sticking your tongue out helps. She may be growing up and learning new things at warp speed but she’s still got her knuckle dimples so I think…

The weather was a big disappointment for most of the 4th of July. Here we are trying to have our picnic while ignoring the rain. Luckily it cleared up in time for the fire works. This was Bea’s first time to see fireworks since she slept through them last year. For the first time ever…

I am loving watching the Tour de France everyday. It’s become such a fun part of summer. And last weekend we caught a bit of the bike racing in downtown Evanston. Did you know a big group of bikers makes a loud sound and a big wind?

Not sure why I haven’t posted lately – maybe it’s because all this summer fun is exhausting and I just feel like plopping on the couch at the end of the day lately. – We’ve been enjoying summer meals – like grilled burgers with grandma’s cucumber salad and strawberry shortcake. Oh do I love that…