Huntington Gardens

We had passes from a friend to go here for a day, so we went on Sunday. Talk about beauty!

Bill and the kids

They have a childrens garden and the kids loved hanging out in that.
Both kids got soaked:)


One of the art galleries is in the background... there are several galleries with about 1200 pieces on display and a huge rare book library too... I did take Olivia to run through there at the end to see the Gutenberg Bible they have on display-- so cool! There's so much more to see and hope to go back sometime in the next year.

Olivia's hair is long enough for pigtails! I knew this day would come, but I still don't really know how to do hair. This is my first attempt and she's 3 and a half years old.

Gabe is always getting himself into things. He shimmied into this cart and couldn't get out. It didn't bother him one bit. (at least for the first hour... just kidding:)
Bill and Tifiny took the kids to a splash pad last week... the kids loved it!
Gabe
Belle and Olivia
Our neighbor, Myles, turned 2 this weekend. He had a dirt and tractor party--what a hit! Some of our neighbors are doing a community garden in the empty lot next door. (yes, they have permission and encouragement from the guy who owns it.)
Kelly and Colin
Gabe and Bill
Everyone's busy
"Could I do this every day Mom?"
Olivia and Myles
Claire and Gabe
Always busy and with purpose
Claire and Olivia
Claire, Damien, Myles, Olivia and Gabe
This is the only shot of these siblings worthy of putting up.
Becky and Kelly's baby, Colin
Working off the sugar from the cupcakes!
I know you're wondering how he could possibly be MY son? Well, I'm trying really hard not to let things like this bother me. He ate dirt like he hadn't eaten a meal in 3 days.

Milestones

As of this week, Gabe can say "hello," "nana" for banana, and "oh-oh." He can sign "please" and "all done" but only when he wants to. He loves to go outside and will bring me his shoes and point out the door or window. He will also bring us books and plop on our laps if we're on the floor playing.

Gabe's a screamer, and will usually scream and then throw his whole body back on the floor when he's told no, or doesn't get his way, or when he's frustrated. He's also climbing everything he can get his little legs up onto.

Puzzles

Olivia was on our computer, and Gabe went right to the play computer. Bill set him up to have computer time too.
He conquered this on his own.
Longing to play outside.
Daddy and his kids.

I have Friday mornings to go out and do whatever I need to do and Bill stays with the kids. I came home to these last week! Beautiful!
Jammies and Daddy's boots.
Olivia started a playgroup/preschool on Mondays.
We had a gift card to a fancy restaurant, so we got dressed up and went there Wed. night. It was so much fun!
Olivia reading to Bear during rest time. Bear and Olivia and Gabe are really into Sandra Boynton books.