Visiting Riley and Mia

We spent a night in the city which meant we got to visit our friends Mia and Riley (and their parents).  t was really fun!

 The three girls got along famously.  Some photos from their playdate.

California Part 2

Camp Grandma continues with pancake making and garden planting!  

 We met up with our friends Jen and Dave and their kids, Maddie and William for brunch and a playdate.  The girls re-enacted Repunzel at the restaurant.

 "I have a dream, I have a dream, I just want to see the floating lanterns gleam!""

 Then we headed over to the community garden to plant some seeds.  Grandma Liz showed the girls how to dig a ditch and lay out seeds for green peas.

 Then they checked out the other plots.

 Phew - all that gardening leads to a little rest.

 We were joking that in about 15 years, this photo could look pretty similar, perhaps with a non-Shirley temple cocktail (just kidding girls, if you're reading this you better not - we will NOT be amused!)

 Time to pick carrots from the garden.

 Success!

 When we got back to the house Mollie did some painting.  Grandma taught her how to mix colors to make new colors - fun!

Camp Grandma Liz and Grandpa David

We are visiting family in California and Mollie is having a blast with her grandparents.  Grandma Liz has a ton of activities that are perfect for Mollie.  There have been tons of arts and crafts, including glitter, painting, and making a sparkly skirt.

 Mollie was very interested in how the sewing machine works.

 The finished product.

 Taking it for a spin.

 Thanks, Grandma Liz!

Learning to use the PINK camera.

 Post skirt we did some playing with Grandpa's ipad camera, too.

 Then it was time to cook dinner.

 Taste test!

 Hmm, needs more mixing.

 A little sour?

Key West 2013!

For New Years Eve we headed down to Key West, Florida.  We had a wonderful visit, lots of family time, and hit all the hot spots.  

 Heading to the Casa Marina beach (and sick of the camera)

 Blue Heaven brunch with (with Uncle Bern).

 Pop-pop's boat (loved the boat, hated the life jacket).

 Playing with Nana on the boat.

 New Years' Eve!

 Mama won her this dolphin playing darts!