Last day of August

The city pools are closed during the day now that school is back in session, but we don't care. We have our own.

The blog eats its own tail

In this video, I'm talking to my friend Karla about a photo on her phone that I want to put on the baby blog, while I'm making a video for the baby blog. Then Sylvia runs up to Karla to ask to see a video of herself singing about Kateri and Bernadette, while I'm making a video of her. Then she starts singing the song. It's all very confusing.

Salem and Sylvia

Salem and her mom, Karla, babysat Sylvia tonight while I went to a board meeting. Needless to say, she didn't miss me one bit.

Packed

I said to Sylvia, "We are going to your friend Hannah's house tonight. What toys should we bring?" Seconds later, she was totally ready.

Come mere, skurrels!

Sylvia invented this game. You stand by the window banging on a tambourine in hopes of attracting squirrels to come play in the tree outside.

Jedi or Palpatine?

Buddies

Sylvia drives the tractor!

The other two cuties

The sun will come out tomorrow

What garters are for

Balancing

She put that outfit together herself, too.

One of the first complete sentences

Mom: "Sylvia, it's time for a new diaper."

Sylvia: "Ah'm still pooping!"

So proud.

Jedi training

Queen Bee

We had a great time with Bernadette tonight at the ball game. She made sure we all got some cotton candy, too, which we oh-so-reluctantly enjoyed!

The tippy-top

Royals game for Paul's birthday. We were at the very top - what a view.

Blue Springs Lake

Sylvia loved it. The lake is way better than the pool because there's mud.

Sending off Pete and Magda lunch.. More BBQ!

More penguins!

A year ago, she was terrified of the penguin exhibit.

Penguins!

Kansas sky

Another amazing smile captured by Magda.