Flip out

Here is the first video from our new Flip Video Ultra Series video camera (a gift from my parents). The quality is excellent (even on the TV) and super easy to upload. If you take lots of videos for posting on the web, it might be something to look into.

The first video is a movie mix of the video I took (24 seconds), using the software that comes on the Flip. The second video is the entire video, uncut (1 minute 14 seconds).

Magical trip to the North Pole

This past weekend we ventured to the North Pole on the famous Polar Express (made famous by Chris Van Allsburg). We went with three other families I met at education classes.

Ok, ok...we didn't really go to the North Pole, but we had a great time pretending.

First we boarded our train, waiting in sub-zero temps to get on. Doesn't it look fancy?


Then while en route the kids played peekaboo with each other (B is the one with the hat).


After a dramatic story-telling at the train depot, everyone got a bell to take home and the opportunity to sit on Santa's lap.


It was very well done. We'll probably go again in a couple of years when Bea will actually remember going. She had a good time.

Little old lady

Here is a video of our little old lady. She's a little unstable, but is determined to get where she wants to go.

The summer is going by quickly, and the 21st will be B's 1st birthday. I can hardly believe it. Where did the year go?

She can say a couple of words (mama, dada, hi, all done), but understands much more. No teeth yet, but she'll probably be getting some soon. B enjoys eating and is the best eater in her daycare (according to one teacher). Her hair is coming in, but she still has the Caesar 'do. She loves to play in the dog bowls and hear the echo of her voice (apparently the acoustics are superb). Pat the Bunny is her favorite book. She love's to put her finger in Paul's mommy's ring and sniff the flowers. She can nearly climb into the tub and is likes to stand at the baby gate while I cook dinner. This morning I barely caught her by the ankle as she scooted underneath our bed. She's fast, I tell ya! She has no fear of the water, which is quite scary.

What a fabulous summer to be 1!

Speed Demon

Well, nothing is safe in the house any more. As you can see in the above video, B has decided the army crawl will be her mode of transportation. Nothing is safe. Bates tolerates her well, considering her main goal in life is to steal his toys.