Empty the basket

Again, the game here is - move my object of choice from point A to point B and then move on. Do not slow down, do not repeat.
Thus, the basket has been emptied countless times already (then secretly refilled).
We have come to the conclusion that we won't be buying her any more toys because it's not the toy that's entertaining. The toy is just a tool in her master plan to move it outside the basket.
caught red handed . . .
and she doesn't care
hmmm, maybe this arm is a little longer . . .

Some close up shots from dad

Easter

Analise is sporting this season's vintage collection of Easter dresses . . .
this was my dress and bonnet! During our photo shoot she noticed an essential piece . . .


and she just had to have it . . .
the passy completes any ensemble adding that soothing calm that every lady needs.
Where is that Easter bunny? Mom said he should be coming today . . .
Analise is getting down right cranky in her desire to stretch and reach things out of her grasp. No toy will appease - it has to be the thing that she can't quite reach.


She leans WAY over her feet with a little rump in the air (this is only a small demonstration)
Just a little dolly. Happy Easter everybody!

pull up

well . . . even as I was finishing my last post Analise was quite busy with her own agenda. She pulled herself up on the coffee table and while Daniel and I sat there gaping and unable to react - she fell backwards, plop! onto the floor.
She surprised herself so much she started to cry and Daniel and I are assured that this is the beginning of the end . . .

froggy bib

I guess I take a lot of pictures at lunch time . . . something to do with the fact that she's slow eater and needs lots of breaks and I get a little bored waiting.

I went to Ikea the other day with my friend and got some plants for the balcony as well as a few little odds and ends for Peesers. If you think you're ready to go postal after a normal trip to Ikea, imagine one with three kids in tow . . . you guessed it, SUPER postal!!

Here's her new froggy bib from Ikea. In theory it's great, the plastic is super practical and easy to clean, the little pocket at the bottom allows ample room for spills - it's great - in theory.

Actually though it's like wearing a breastplate and Analise has a hard time bringing her arms together to grab at those little bits of food. So frus-er-a-ting!

sleepy girl

Coming home from church Analise fell asleep in the car (a 10 minute ride at most) . . .
usually she pops right up when you take her out of the seat, but not today

Canary Islands pt. 2

One cloudy morning we drove to Los Gigantes to see the cliffs and walk around the town. Kind of neat scenery.








We enjoyed swimming in the ocean a couple times. It was QUITE cold - but we didn't want to be outdone by a bunch of little old folks who didn't seem bothered at all so we ventured in too. It was actually pretty refreshing once you got used to it and very clear. Analise's mouth was wide open the whole time and she'd yell and flail every time the waves came up around her legs. It was pretty cute!

Of course no relaxed vacation is complete without a Pina Colada (or two). Peesers really seemed to enjoy hers . . . yummy!











A walk along the pier in Las Americas.










Pink sky at night . . .

Canary Islands pt. 1

We're bacjk from vacation in the Canary Islands. It was so great!
Laying in the sun, swimming in the pools and ocean, relaxing and lounging - all you could ask from a vacation. The Canaries are actually a part of Spain, but they're off the coast of Africa. It's kind of the Florida of Europe - tons of families with young kids as well as older folks - but not too much in between. It's perfect!
Here Analise is playing in the shade while Daniel and I lounged in the sun. She totally loved that beach ball and would scream and kick whenever it came out.
On a side note, I'd like to draw your attention to the folks in the back - hello, hello!










The little lady in her swimming suit and hat - she has sunglasses too, but those mainly ended up as a chew toy.
Looking pretty ready for a beach vacation.

Practicing standing by some flowers. She's really enjoying standing "by herself" and wants to practice all the time. Also, on this vacation her teeth finally broke through and you can feel two bottom ones even though they're not really noticeable when you look at her.










Ready for a car ride!