Catching Up

Well we did end up buying the house back in May, and since then our lives have been a whirl of moving/house projects/a visit from the grandparents and much more. And since we're going to Santa Cruz on Thursday, I thought I should make a post before I get so behind that I just abandon the blog altogether.

Clara is a walking pro now.

She spends her days toddling around our house, loving on dollies and pushing them in strollers, and having many, many tea parties. 

She also has discovered books, and will walk up to me with a book in her hand, wait until I take it, then plop down in my lap and kick her feet impatiently until I start reading. 

Lucy seems to get bigger every day. Her baby face is slimming into a little girl face, which is one of the most bittersweet parts of life right now. I love the way she thinks through everything, and I love to hear her thoughts and ideas about the world. 

The other night I asked her to stop growing up, pretty please. She wrapped her little arms around my neck and whispered in my ear. "I'll always be your little girl. I'll always love you." Did that make me cry? Maybe a little. 

She is sweet and thoughtful and such a big help with her little sister. And one of her few faults is that she cannot do a genuine camera smile to save her life. 

Me: "Lucy, smile!" 

"Show me a pretty, princess face:"

"What do you love about summer most?" 

"Roasting MARSHMALLOWS!"

Lucy and Clara love their new house, especially the front and back yards. The previous owners did a great job of planting flowers that bloom consecutively: tulips and daisies, then lilacs, then irises, then wild roses and now peonies. 

I also found an herb garden in our side yard yesterday with mint, thyme and oregano. We are so grateful for our new home and the warm, summer days ahead of us. Many adventures are in store!