Princess Rocket Launch

Recently Lindsey got the idea that she and Chris were going to build a rocket. An actual rocket that they would take to outer space, while wearing space suits. They would need strings to connect their space suits to the rocket so they wouldn't fall on any nearby planets. Her enthusiasm was exciting.

Chris told her they'd have to start a bit smaller, with a rocket that pretend people could ride in. So, he found a kit that requires a 2 liter bottle and some water. Today we assembled, decorated, and took the rocket to the park, and launched it a few times. I took some pictures, and Lindsey dictated some captions for a book. Enjoy!

hand me downs and dollhouse preview

Elise this week, 14 1/2 months. Lindsey, February 2006, 9 months. And, a couple of dollhouse photos. I had planned on finishing the top (water-based black stain that Lindsey will help with) before posting, but realistically, it might take us awhile. The girls are both having a lot of fun with it. Lindsey picked the orange and pink - well, sort of. I talked her down from pink and purple - it's my family room too, right?

merry christmas!

Super fun art museum deal

Lindsey and I went to the art museum for a special kids' day program. We toured the Calder exhibit and then Lindsey got to make a wire and assorted materials sculpture. Ailsa, the doll with the duct-taped legs came too. There was also a bus ride downtown, lunch at the market, and even a little Christmas shopping. It was a lot of fun!

Turn this in for pumpkin pie!

Here are some fun kid pics from our Thanksgiving visit to Omaha - lots of cousin and grandparent fun. More here.

iphone camera fun

Elise's composition of items dropped through the railing

Lindsey with new 99cent purse at Fuel Coffee
Chris at the Sounders playoff game
Sounders game
backup halloween costume/winter coat - $5 score
butterfly at the park
butterfly asleep in the car, post h1n1 shot

new hat and pumpkins

First photo - no explanation other than we bought a new cute hat.

We carved two more pumpkins yesterday. Lindsey drew a princess and a silly face with her tongue sticking out for the patterns. The pictures are sort of similar to last year, and it's crazy that I was hugely pregnant just a little more than a year ago.