Berry Fun
Last Halloween I was online looking for a pumpin patch and came across a site that has all kinds of working farms that you can visit to pick strawberries and other fruits. For some reason, the other day I came across that link again and found out, lo and behold, blueberry pickin' (yes, I think its pickin' and not picking) was just about to begin. I mentioned it to G and she was super excited!
We had kind of slow start this morning but eventually made it down to Temecula in the early afternoon. We could not have chosen a more beautiful day: mid 70s and as clear as can be. Gorgeous! We got there and after getting a 10 second berry picking lesson "choose only the blue ones", we grabbed our pails and walked into the field. No confusion on G's part, she started tugging the little boogers off right away! She worked on filling her bucket for about 30 mins, as usual she was quite selective. Then she handed the pail off to daddy and started picking up sticks and asking when we could go home and wash and eat the berries. That's G, ever mindful of her tummy :-)
Bobby was shocked that I let G eat a few of the berries right off the bush. I had a few too. It seemed ok and talk about fresh. Vine to taste buds = 2 secs!
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Free to "bee" G
G loves hanging out in the front yard. She never seems to tire of it. She rides her trike; uses chalk; collects bugs, rocks and flowers; and generally has a good time.
G was making a "creation" as she calls anything she doesn't know the name of. Sometimes her "creations" look more like people, sometimes more like letters and numbers.
After she drew with her sidewalk chalks a bit she suddenly decided she needed some wings so she could fly. In the house she ran returning with her bumble bee wings. The she ran around in circles for awhile saying "look at me mommy, I'm flying like a bee!!!" I must always watch or I get in trouble :-)
G loves hanging out in the front yard. She never seems to tire of it. She rides her trike; uses chalk; collects bugs, rocks and flowers; and generally has a good time.
G was making a "creation" as she calls anything she doesn't know the name of. Sometimes her "creations" look more like people, sometimes more like letters and numbers.
After she drew with her sidewalk chalks a bit she suddenly decided she needed some wings so she could fly. In the house she ran returning with her bumble bee wings. The she ran around in circles for awhile saying "look at me mommy, I'm flying like a bee!!!" I must always watch or I get in trouble :-)
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Hand signs and random cuteness
Recently we've been showing G that certain hand signals mean stuff. She thinks its really funny to do them. She's tested all sorts of things out, including one involving the middle finger, just to see if they work. Here are some of her efforts:
The always classic Peace sign.... although the chinese use it regularly and my understanding is that the meaning is "victory"
Mommy's favorite: I love you
Hang loose, brah
Recently we've been showing G that certain hand signals mean stuff. She thinks its really funny to do them. She's tested all sorts of things out, including one involving the middle finger, just to see if they work. Here are some of her efforts:
The always classic Peace sign.... although the chinese use it regularly and my understanding is that the meaning is "victory"
Mommy's favorite: I love you
Hang loose, brah
Sunday, May 08, 2011
Mom's Day
Started with me sleeping in until... 7:30!!! Oh joy!!! I got dressed, came downstairs and was greeted by this:
I was so thrilled! Bobby and G made this for me! He said that G told him what to write on all the handprints and came up with "thank you for being my mommy" and "best mommy" all on her own. Then she chose the stickers she wanted to use and decided where to put them. Its not a surprise she chose flip flop stickers--the kid has a thing for shoes, flips specifically. Seriously, is this not the sweetest thing ever???
G was very proud of her gift to me!
Started with me sleeping in until... 7:30!!! Oh joy!!! I got dressed, came downstairs and was greeted by this:
I was so thrilled! Bobby and G made this for me! He said that G told him what to write on all the handprints and came up with "thank you for being my mommy" and "best mommy" all on her own. Then she chose the stickers she wanted to use and decided where to put them. Its not a surprise she chose flip flop stickers--the kid has a thing for shoes, flips specifically. Seriously, is this not the sweetest thing ever???
G was very proud of her gift to me!
Bobby also got me a super cute gold X's and O's bracelet! Love it!
After that we went to one of fav places, Mission Inn, for brunch. Yes, we'd just gone last month for Easter but its so good ;-) G and I took pix with my mom too but they all came really crummy :-(
Anne of Green Gables
Our Mother's Day weekend started out like every Saturday, 8am dance class! As a treat, Daddy didn't have to work so he was able to come with us! Later that afternoon, we saw the last play in this season's children's series: Anne of Green Gables. You know, I thought I was familiar with the story but, as it turned out, I didn't know the story. Wow. It was so, so sad. Like all the shows at this local theater, it was very well done. The acting, singing and sets are so much better than I would expect from a local children's theater.
The story line went over G's head but she did enjoy the singing and dancing. Like at previous shows, they have the actors come out after the show and sign programs and take pix.
G with Anne
Our Mother's Day weekend started out like every Saturday, 8am dance class! As a treat, Daddy didn't have to work so he was able to come with us! Later that afternoon, we saw the last play in this season's children's series: Anne of Green Gables. You know, I thought I was familiar with the story but, as it turned out, I didn't know the story. Wow. It was so, so sad. Like all the shows at this local theater, it was very well done. The acting, singing and sets are so much better than I would expect from a local children's theater.
The story line went over G's head but she did enjoy the singing and dancing. Like at previous shows, they have the actors come out after the show and sign programs and take pix.
G with Anne
Thursday, May 05, 2011
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