Pumpkin Patch

Eagles Nest did a field trip day to a local pumpkin patch.   It was a lot of fun, and since we went with the school we got a break on the price.  Silas, of course, loved the jumpers and it was really good to see him playing with some of his friends in his class.

Another Photo Shoot Attempt

I haven't been very good about taking photos again lately, so I decided to try again one afternoon when we were home.  Silas still thought it was hilarious to sit down for two seconds, then jump up and run to the camera yelling 'I want to see, I want to see!!'.  I did manage to get a few good genuine smiles out of him, but not much with the two of them together.

I'll keep at it.  I really should take the camera to library park to do a few outside pictures in the afternoon.  The natural light and cleaner background would really help!

Settling into New Routines

September has gone by so quickly!  We are all doing well, and getting used to our new routines.  Daphne is doing well at Stephany's.  Her biggest difficulty has been not napping well there, but she is doing better.  Silas seems to really like Eagles Nest (so do I!), and he is getting to know some of the kids in his class.  I am adjusting to being back at work, and have so far been able to do a part time flexible schedule which I am very grateful for.

Here are some photos of Daphne at Stephany's over the last month. 

Daphne is walking!

Over Labor Day weekend, Daphne took a few steps on her own!  She has been walking more and more each day.   Stephany thinks that within a couple weeks, she'll be walking most all the time.  I can't believe how fast she is growing up!  It seems like it was just yesterday I was wearing her all day long in the ring sling. 

I think she's doing well at Stephany's, but not napping so well (of course!).  She only takes one nap a day for 90 min or so, but I am happy she is at least getting that.  She has been very tired in the evenings and going to bed earlier, but as she gets older I'm sure her schedule will adjust. 

Splish Splash

We've had several very warm days this summer, so to help cool off we blew up the inflatable wading pool.  That pool is much smaller than I remember it!  Both kids barely fit in, and when you add in some toys, there's not much room.  They had fun though, and it was a good activity for the really hot days. 

Watermelon Festival

Silas and I went to the Watermelon Festival last weekend.  It was very hot, but it was good to do something different.  The highlight was definitely the watermelon funnel cake.  It might be fun to go back again when the kids are a little older, can ride on the rides, and we can go in the evening once the sun is down!

Summer Weather Is Here

The past few weeks have brought the summer heat to El Segundo!  It has cooled down quite a bit from the initial heat wave, but is still warm.  We have fans running in all the rooms most all day, and are staying fairly comfortable, at least when it cools down at night.

This summer is also the first time we have gone to Hilltop pool.  It's great and Silas really enjoys it!  We've taken Daphne in as well, she will splash a little but seems somewhat overwhelmed by it all. 

Aside from the pool, we've been spending lots of time at the parks in the shade.  Steve has been off every Friday, so we've been able to spend a lot more family time together.