12 November 2011

Ice skating

This was Cecilia's first attempt at ice skating.  Before she starts, she is very excited

Jack was in Seattle with Nana and Papa.
 And Monica could think of many other things
 she could be doing instead of watching Cece skate.





Staying on her feet!


Sometimes you got to stick close to the wall...

and take a break.

They are a fine pair.

A very satisfied 7 year old...

10 November 2011

Jack's first train ride

Jumping in his seat to get going at the station!



Waiting for the train to pull in, whistle so loud!


Making sure backpack is secure and tickets are ready!


All Aboard!!!!

08 November 2011

Willy Wonka

Here is Theo, Cece and Ella already for the play Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory


Cece, Ava, and Ella ready to see the show...

07 November 2011

Soft Boiled egg

The perfect soft boiled egg:
Boil pot of water.  Lightly prick a hole (a needle will do) into egg shell.  Place in boiling water.  Set timer for 6 minutes.  Place toast in toaster.  Butter when ready.  Cut into strips.
Use a spoon to pull out egg after 6 minutes and run under cold water to stop cooking.  Place in egg cup (a shot glass is a good substitute).
Serve with the hot buttered toast and salt and pepper.

Credit to the Hofer family for teaching me this!

05 November 2011

 Matilda and Monica with Cecilia...
It is tough being a cat in our house.  You try to find a nice clean clothes basket to take a nap.  The next thing you know, the baby has crawled in with you and wants to play. 

03 November 2011

Jack has another playmate

After dinner, Cece was doing her homework at the table while Dave was reading the paper. Jack was looking for something to do and found Monica.
Now that Monica is walking and jabbering she is more fun and therefore now someone to play with.  Jack set up an animal family in the crib and asked me to put Monica in her crib.  They were playing "penguins in a cage".  

It is just one of those memories I want to cherish...

02 November 2011

All Hallow's Eve


Our penguin Jack doing the school Halloween parade


At his preschool Halloween party


Cecilia's Halloween school party


Jack, Monica and I were helping out in Cece's classroom so Jack sat next to Theo.



Monica making the trick or treating rounds...