Drawing

Hazel's first face and Coco's funny little people.

Chauldecott water park

Sunny summer days were here briefly. We went to the water park. Coco got into a water "war"... boys vs girls. She made many new friends and could not stop taking about their "secret plans", "hideout" and "safe zone" for days after. Hazel was very content running under the freezing cold water for ages.

Greek Days

Every year, the Greeks have a big party on a street near my house. They close down 4 lanes of traffic for 5 or 6 city blocks. It is packed! Big stage with traditional Greek dancing. A lot of lined up food kiosks. We ventured in with the double stroller and ventured out after a short time.

Double stroller + crowded street + smoky meat barbeques + loud music = head ache.

We did see a fun street performer ride a very high unicycle while juggling three basket balls. He looked like he might have been Greek.

Ballet recital

Fun!

Beach barbeque

Hey - I'm peeing in the ocean!





Beach barbeques can be a lot of work... packing everything, forgetting matches (thank goodness Asian men in their early twenties still carry lighters), forgetting plates, having your dog throw up salt water then having disgusting runny poo to pick up, then having your kids and consequently your car and house covered in sand BUT THEY ARE WORTH IT. We had fun with our friends and hope to do it more this summer.

Summer fun.

The girls managed to empty out a thing of bubble mix onto themselves and the back deck then squirt each other with these fun water guns from their Great Aunt Joan. I.t was straight into the sink for a rinse for Hazel.

Sky Lights half done

The outside work is complete. The inside drywall has been cut (Thank you Bruce!!!!). Now the finishing on the inside needs to be completed. But, man, they rock! They really open up the two small rooms upstairs. Every time i look at them, I think it was money well spent. No buyer's remorse here.