The bears are back!

Dug out from the basement and re-suspended above the crib

And Eva is in love.

Playdates

In the past few weeks, there has been a step change in Noah's ability to play independantly. He's really getting good at it. And when he has a playdate, the two kids are often able to play together pretty well. This is great for me, as I actually get to chat with my friend instead of constantly intervening when someone doesn't share and someone else melts down.

At any rate, here are some examples. Noah listening to Caroline's heartbeat...

And here is Noah and Jesse doing god knows what, but it entertained them for several mintues

Eva and her friends pass the time by just chilling and looking good

Zoo!

It was supposed to be nice the other day, so we headed out to the zoo. However, "nice" meant 45 and windy, which it turns out is cold. You forget that 45 is cold when you are just digging out from winter. Turns out with wind, it is very cold. So we had a quick trip. At any rate, Noah got to drive a car...

And see a lion.

This was definitely Noah's favorite part - he kept saying "Lion!" "Roar!!" The lion roared several times as well, just slightly louder.

We headed back to the car after that, as did the lion. Noah was trying to wait patiently for a turn to drive, when the lion looked at the car and let out a bunch of loud roars, scaring away the current driver. Noah took the opportunity and snatched the wheel!

That's right wusses! No little lion is going to stand between me and my dreams of Jeep glory!

Also, he drove a tractor. Still cold.

I think Eva enjoyed her first trip to the zoo - she was the only member of the family appropriately dressed for the weather.

Chag Purim

So we went to our temple's purim party. Costumes were mandatory.

I think we look pretty good, overall. :) There was a costume parade with prizes for children and adults. Noah and Chad are displaying our prizes below...

I would like to say that those adult prizes are the best prizes I have ever gotten at temple.

Noah was super excited - he kept saying "I'm thing one two!" on the way there and randomly throughout the evening. He was surprisingly attentive during the actual event, and sat and sang during the little kids service.

(they're in the front)

He then proceeded to sit on Chad's lap for 20 minutes and watch the purim spiel. And on top of everything, Noah got to stay up late and eat a ton of cookies. How is this not a great holiday!?

As for Eva, she basically just looked around in astonishment the whole time. Perhaps not the beast introduction to our congregation for a person who has just learned to see.

Sing-along Eva

Eva loves loves loves singing. Ever since she could smile she would smile at us when we started to sing. Now she likes to try to sing along. I am teaching her the passover classics



Next we're working on the four questions. Watch out Madison, here we come!

She likes the secular tunes too.



This baby cracks me up. :)

Down by the station

Another musical performance by Noah. Not sure if you can tell in the video, but he is accompanying himself on the guitar (a rolled up placemat, don't ask, it was his idea).

Eva and Hanley

Eva and her friend Hanley had a nice playdate the other day. I present the pictures, narrated by Hanley.

Hello! You must be a new baby for me to play with!

Push up like this, it's way easier to see!

Is there something over there that is more interesting than moi?

Maybe you didn't realize I can also do this

Forget it. Let's chill on the boppy.

Peace. I'm outta here.