Barnyard Dance

Kate is really enjoying "Barnyard Dance". Will move with the rhythm of the words. Likes finding the duck (her current favorite animal).

But here we see her playing hide and seek with Daddy.

Sliding fun

Kate can now climb up the slide and go down all on her own. Sometimes feet first, sometimes head first. Mommy discourages full-on standing while at the top of the slide, though.

21-month self-portrait

Mama, you are silly!

birthday presents

Yeah, it's been a while since my birthday, but I thought I'd display some of my gifts in action. These are two spice racks designed for your drawer. Thank you, Jennie. Now I can actually see all my spices at once. I'm so happy!

New pots and pans. No more cracked plastic handles! Thank you, Mom & Dad! To see the recipe that goes with this meal: http://lookwhaticooked.blogspot.com/2009/12/brie-veggie-pasta.html

bath time

As you can tell from the date-stamp, these are from a while ago, but this is Kate's first bubble bath.

It was a lot of fun.

Here she is practicing her kicking. I think she'll have a lot of fun in swim lessons.

Okay, parents with experience. Is there a good way to leave the bubbles in the tub? Or do we just towel them off?