Keeping Busy While Dad's Away

Chris is back in Charleston this week. He's actually going to be there for 5 of the next 7 weeks. Luckily it's a pretty short flight, so he's able to come home on the weekends for some family time. Layla and I have to keep busy when Daddy's not around to entertain us. Today we had a friend, Danielle, and her 3 girls over for a visit and a dip in the kiddie pool. Layla loved watching the big girls and I think she took some notes from the youngest, who just started crawling last week. The visit must have tired Layla out because as we were taking the long way home from the playground she fell asleep with her trusty maraca in her hand.

Saving Some for Later

Inspiration

So I just painted some art for above our living room couch. The wall is large and blank and has been crying out for artwork. The problem is that we couldn't decide what to put up there. Well, I just painted three canvasses that were inspired by the garden series of the Wee Gallery Animal Prints that Layla has. If we actually decide to hang them, I'll post a pic soon. I painted the dragon fly, lady bug, and the bird. Who knew that baby toys could inspire (great?) art?

Davis Square Fun

Layla and I headed back to the old 'hood today to enjoy ice cream at JP Licks with Caitlin and Johanna. I will admit that it took me years as a Bostonian to realize that the JP in JP Licks stands for Jamaica Plain, where the first store was. Brilliant, I am. After ice cream we hung out at a park. Do you think Layla brought enough toys with her?

On our way home, Layla and I popped in on the old (both former and elderly) landlords. By the looks of the playground remodel across the street, it looks like we'll be making lots of return visits when it's complete this fall. Rumor has it it's going to have fantastic water features, too.

Hi, Lucie!

Shake it, Baby!

I really, REALLY need to remember to hold the phone the other way when I shoot these videos! I don't know how to make it any louder....sorry!

Yesterday Layla and I visited my old babysitting family and they handed down a bunch of baby toys to Layla. Clearly, she enjoys the maraca!

A Day with Daddy

Mommy had a bachelorette picnic to attend, so Daddy was on duty for most of the day. He and Layla took a ride to NH to hang out with cousin Curt and family. Ally, as always, was a huge help!