Y'know, that new "pantxa" that Papa carries around these days makes a perfect easy-chair for a little girl...
Sunday, April 15, 2007
pensive little girl
We recently watched the old Bogey classic, "The Big Sleep." Papa thinks that Clara looks like Lauren Bacall may have looked at two years old -- only time will tell....
make a wish
One highlight of Xisca's visits to the mall with Clara during bad weather is a stop at the fountain to toss in a few coins and wishes.
Giddyup, horsey!
I think they stopped making these cool spring-loaded rocking horses 20 or 30 years ago, no doubt thanks to a few accidental dismounts and the development of personal injury liability law. But anyone of a certain age will surely remember cranking away many happy hours on one of these things.
Luckily, BC still has his (along with a treasure trove of vintage toys for Chloe and friends), and this shot gives some idea of the fun still to be had on ol' Spring-biscuit....
Luckily, BC still has his (along with a treasure trove of vintage toys for Chloe and friends), and this shot gives some idea of the fun still to be had on ol' Spring-biscuit....
stocking up on anti-freeze
The back of BC's lot is a beautiful wooded valley that runs down to a driving range, way at the bottom of the hill. A bit of scouting in the woods quickly yields a bucketful of range balls, which can then be re-launched back over the trees to the range with a decent fairway shot from the backyard.
Of course, if you want to do this in a snowstorm like we had the Saturday before Easter, proper equipment and preparation are essential. Here we are, demonstrating correct warm-up form....
Of course, if you want to do this in a snowstorm like we had the Saturday before Easter, proper equipment and preparation are essential. Here we are, demonstrating correct warm-up form....
What's this?
Many thanks to Brian and Stacy for hosting an Easter egg hunt at their home, despite below-freezing temperatures. Lots of fun had by all.
green pajamas
Here's a growth-marketing opportunity: how about some adult-sized footy-pajamas for cold weather?
in the studio with Mama & Clara
Xisca is such an amazing Mama: she finds time every day to whip up some creative play activities for Clara. The paint box is especially popular these days....
Friday, April 13, 2007
bicycle kick or can-can?
At two years old, it's anyone's guess -- especially as Clara likes to dance as much as she likes to play with her little soccer ball.
a favorite bedtime book
Day or night, "Goodnight Moon" is always a favorite. If anyone knows of a place to get girls' toddler clothes in any color besides a zillion shades of pink, please let us know.
"Open the pod bay doors, Hal."
Hey! It's a giant version of the old "Lite-Brite" toy! Papa's not afraid to admit that he spent more time playing with this thing than almost any of the kids in the room.
Retailing: it runs in the family
Clara gets some expert training in "Customer Service 101" from a long-time veteran of the retail trenches. The prestige value of this kind of work may be zero, but there's no better way to see an unfiltered, unmediated cross-section of the society we live in....
the Mini Cooper is just a little too big....
Another stop at the Children's Museum: the mechanical room, which includes a door-less car for the kids to play in. She's a little short to reach the clutch pedal, but she loved to work the manual shifter -- a very good sign. If Papa gets to give the driving lessons, she'll be a good parallel-parker, too....
"It's not AGGRESSIVE driving, it's DECISIVE driving...." Another favorite: "The faster we drive, the sooner we'll be off the road...."
"It's not AGGRESSIVE driving, it's DECISIVE driving...." Another favorite: "The faster we drive, the sooner we'll be off the road...."
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