Pinkies

We always seem to take pictures of little people by these flowers in Grandma's yard.

At this link are Sebby (left) and Abey (right). (Sorry, Ky; looks like we neglected to get one of you.)

Such pretty evening light, and such pretty little girls!

Junie Lark's birthday

This little birdie is ONE YEAR OLD!

We love her SO much.

What does she do these days?

She waves hi and bye.

She says "cheep cheep" to her chick and makes fish noises at . . . lots of things

She signs "more" and "all gone"

She claps

She pats her head

She makes kissing noises (these are a lot like fish noises)

She stands and bounces

She giggles

She climbs up, but not down

She had two birthday cakes, one at Grandma's and one at home. 

She waits patiently

Saying hi to her birthday alligator

It wasn't quite this level of excitement, but she's a good-natured baby, easily pleased

Staring down the cake, then flapping at it

After some unsuccessful attempts to teach her how to blow, she makes fish noises at the candle instead

Happy cake-face

Happy Birthday, Juniper dear! How we love you!

Oh, this is Futile! (part II)

You'll be pleased to see that Junie tries this too.

Daffodils and Sunshine

Seems like just barely that Daisy was the tiny one crawling around in the big world!

Group pictures

Leaders and Followers

Daffodil hills

Jumper

Junie was pleased with these big lizards; she made her fish-noise at them very solemnly for the duration of our stay there

Running

Love this casual leg thrown over Daddy's hand

And this happy face!

Three familiar Daisy-looks---serious explanation-giving, sly smile and earnest squint

Seattle trip

We had the best time in Seattle; the very best.  The weather was welcoming and warm for us, and Kay and Harold are the consummate hosts. Conversing with them as we ate their excellent meals was one of the most enjoyable parts of our trip.  Having Grandma Nelson visiting with us too made us feel like the luckiest Spring Break-ers in the world!

Here are some of the highlights:

Boeing Flight Museum

Inside Air Force One

First time on a plane! (or, half a plane)

Big and Little

Airplane and Helicopter pilots

International Space Station module

Seattle Aquarium

Huge wall aquarium

Junie gets eaten by an octopus

So many starfish! (We could touch them, too!)

Space Needle/Seattle Center

Dancing fountain

Lovely gardens

We were so excited to be able to go up in it and look down! (and a beautiful sunny day for it!)

Ivar's/Waterfront

Letting the seagulls snatch fries right out of our hands

Cheese-making shop

Downtown library

Tacoma Conservatory/Museum of Glass

Malachi loves to gather flowers for Daisy's hair

Glass sculptures

Skagit Valley

So pastoral

Amazing daffodil fields

Hancock Museum/Library/Bed and Breakfast/House of Delights

Ride in the Model T

Easter Egg Hunt in the yard

Easter family picture (2/7 scowling, 1/7 squinting, 4/7 smiling=pretty good)