a little street fair

chores and friends

with her new friend Nina
with the very cool Sophia

Mike!!

first punk hairdo
getting in some down time with Anthony Bourdain
comparing cats

Favorite Dancin' Song

dancing a bit, getting shy, dancing some more, and ending in the usual way

Last Days of Summer

The big news over here is that Lucia has started to use the potty!! This is really exciting. It has only been a few days and definitely not every time. We have been out and about so much that I haven't even thought to try. But after her first success with number 1 and 2 a few days ago she has started to notify me whenever she is going number 2 (she doesn't call it anything as discreet as "number 2") which is very helpful. If we are anywhere near the potty I can shuttle her over in time. It may be concerning how very happy this is making me. I think I need more excitement in my life.

Good Eats

I'm glad I spent 4 years in Costa Rica learning how to make Lucia the perfect gallo pinto, which she is seen enjoying here. Please take special notice of the newly acquired spoon skills.


For obvious reasons I haven't had time to create much of a garden this year, as in years past but I did manage to grow a few edibles. Here we have the very first tomato of the season! Delicious.

misc.

People often ask how well Lucia and Niko get along. See for yourself...

The Little Farm

Chelsa and I took Lucia to the Little Farm this weekend. It's a sweet little place in Tilden park where we can observe and learn about farm animals. There are the sheep..
This is what they eat. This is apparently what they all eat.
Check out the expression on this guys face.

Camping

Lucia went on her first camping trip this weekend in Point Reyes and had a swell time. We went with 3 other families all with one year olds. All the kids were filthy and wild and very happy to be in the woods.Hopefully it will become an annual tradition.
Here are the 4 little rascals:
Mom's with babies embarking on a grueling 1/4 mile hike. Lucia's more interested in the beer than the scenery.
Uncle Chris is a barrell of fun.
Morning Face

Oh, what is this?

It's a hand crocheted cheeseburger made for Lucia with love by Miss Chantelle. Allright!

Fancy Footwear, Fruit Smoothie

Just in case simple walking is getting too easy now, Lucia likes to step it up a notch with high heels. She is especially fond of this pair and always manages to pull them back out of the far reaches of the closet when I put them away.
Yum.

Crazy Baby

Lucia has returned from her viral hiatus as wild as ever!

Summertime Fun

(I can't imagine why people say the celebrity she resembles most is Don Rickles!)

First Co-ed Bath

Lucia got to spend 4th of July weekend barbequing and carousing with her grandparents and Aunt Dinah.