School Photos

These photos are from back in November, but we just got around to scanning them. Notice the pumpkin tattoo, which we did not realize was there until we got the photos back.

The $15 Sno-Cone

We went to the circus last week. Thank goodness the tickets were free, because I accidentally bought a $15 sno-cone! I love sno-cones, my allergies were making my throat raw, and I couldn't resist. Unfortunately, I couldn't understand the vendor's reply when I asked how much they were. Rather than ask for a third time, I pointed to the big cup, and then gave her a $20 when she handed me the sno-cone. She handed me back $5. I said "$15 dollars?" and this time I did understand the reply: "Yes, can you believe it?" Having already licked the sno-cone, I crept back to my seat in shock and have still not told Michael what it cost. He doesn't want to know.

At least it came in a commemorative plastic mug that lights up. Or, that lit up until it broke.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

1/8 Irish. Green dress, green ponytail holders, fake green hair. That mess on her neck is a shamrock tattoo that didn't last the day.

The Mad but Impatient Scientist

We learned about why glasses with different amounts of water make different sounds (it's the vibrations).

But Lily took it further by adding soap.

And then toothpaste.

The toothpaste just sat there, so impatient Lily decided to add sprinkles.

Argh, they're not doing anything either! Next she added curry powder, chalk, and Play-Doh. Now THAT was exciting.

Yes, those are curlers in her hair. She didn't have the patience to leave them in, either.

Lily's Excellent Adventure

Lily and Michael went to Chicago last week. Michael didn't take a lot of photos - they were too busy having fun.

With Grandma Joann and Papa.

Lots of breakfasts out.

What's Uncle John doing? The best part of this picture is Michael in the mirror.

Paella and Family

Cousin kate b. is an art student (a very talented one!). This is from her blog:

our family loves to eat. on my mom's side we're very spanish... like 99% at least. and we spaniards love seafood and meat and yellow rice (and who can omit sangria) and paella just combines all our favorites into one amazing dish that takes all day and lots of family to make. paella never ceases to bring family and friends together in our closely-knit crowd, even if some people just stop by to eat. More...

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And here's the real thing, in Aunt Mary's backyard. We have much bigger paella pans!

Snow Day!

The New Yorker in me is embarassed, but 6 inches of snow kept me home today. Sometimes you just need to play in the snow!

We started a snowman but quickly lost interest. We made a snow ghost instead. Then squished it flat.

Pink cheeks.