Pool

The kids enjoyed playing in the backyard wading pool today.

Kit, Bryan and Diane in the pool.

Tuk made banana bread.

Earlier in the week Sophia and Kit went to Santana Row.

Diane and Kit also went to Santana Row a couple days ago.

Wind Sock and Pet Bugs

Miss Kit.
This week the kids made windsocks. Kit loves placing it outside in the morning.

The kids were taking turns hosting the two pet walkingsticks but it seems they're staying with us from now on. You can see the molted skin on the side.

Hello walking sticks!

They enjoy eating rose leaves.

She also has a pet silk worm that she has raised from a wee thing.

It enjoys mulberry leaves.

Playing in the backyard

Kit enjoys doing absolutely everything with her mom. Often they go to the children's library for special events. Lately they have been playing together in the backyard.

Kit plays ball then poses for the camera.

She loves her crocs.

Borrowing her mom's hat.

She really wants to be a big kid.

She helped me get the mail, take out the trash & recycling, check the sprinklers and water the plants. She is a big helper.

Kit can get very stuborn and focused on the wrong thing at times. It can be a challege to distract her just long enough to bring back the super sweet little girl she is and wants to be inside. She can go from screams and tears to giggles and smiles in seconds.

Happy Mother's Day!

Kit enjoyed the morning light in the backyard.

We spent much of the morning enjoying the back yard.

We blew a lot of bubbles.

Her poses are getting more advanced.

We enjoyed making lemonade from the lemons aunt Linda and uncle Bob gave us. It was very refreshing but rather intense for Tuk.

2 cups lemon juice
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups water + ice

We went shopping in the afternoon. One of the things we got was this chair that Kit kept pointing out at REI.

We played ball, ran around a lot, and ate dinner outside.

Goats!

Dr. Kit misses her #1 patient, great uncle Bob.

We caught Kit sitting on the potty eating popcorn. Silly Kit.

Today Kit and I went to Pescadero. I dress Kit a little differently than Tuk does.

Kit with her Emily.

All week Kit was excited about getting to go see the baby goats. She kept talking about mommy, daddy and baby goats and how she wanted to try goat cheese.

We made a quick visit to Harley Farms to see the goats before our reservation at Duarte's Tavern.

Kit was the perfect little lady. She colored and recited the ABCs while waiting for her soup. She tried everything and did not complain a bit.

Kit was more comfortable with the goats on the second visit. She pat the babies and laughed when one tried to nibble on her outfit. She tried the goat cheese but didn't like it.

We're thinking of going back next week for their tour, which includes the opportunity to milk a goat.

We bought some artichokes, corn and peas at a roadside stand near Half Moon Bay. Kit helped prepare the peas.

We've been eating dinner in the backyard almost every night this week.

P no R

Anything pink (or even red, which is close to pink) will spark Kit's attention. Lately, it is my glass of wine. She asked what I had so I told her. She spent much of the evening saying, "Daddy has P no R." (pinot noir)

Aunt Linda and Uncle Bob

OK uncle Bob, how much will you pay me to remove this photo taken at St. Johns?

Oh, too late. It's all over the Internet by now.

Kit and I shared a gelato. She wanted pink so we had my favorite, burgundy cherry, plus dark chocolate and honey lavender. Yum.

Holding hands with aunt Linda as we headed to the Rodin sculpture garden.



Kit and uncle Bob being silly together.






A very special kiss for great uncle Bob.
A sweet pose with mommy.
Kit loves to read her books.
Olives are wonderful. Kit can practically eat an entire can by herself.
Reading Chika Chika Boom Boom with aunt Linda. It is so fun it is impossible to sit still.
Kit holding TaTa, a gift she named from aunt Linda and uncle Bob. She misses them both very much.

Aunt Linda and Uncle Bob

Kit and I made some works of Art to give to Tuk for our anniversary.

Kit was awaiting the arrival of great aunt Linda and great uncle Bob.
On Friday night we went to the House of Genji for dinner. Kit enjoyed being entertained.

If asked, "Big fire or little fire?" there is only one acceptable answer...


Big fire!

Kit was impressed.
Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?

Uncle Bob read Shakespeare's sonnets to Kit. At first she was puzzled but she settled down and enjoyed the moment.
Then the real story began... one with illustrations to enjoy.

Posing with Umbrella