Whomever

This evening, Belle correctly and effortlessly used the word "whomever" in a sentence. I am one proud English-teaching

Staying cool on a hot hot day in July

Cornell crew

Brrrrrr.... The milk is cold, Em needs mittens!

Belle climbs a tree

Emily with Great-Grandpa Leon

Belle with Grandpa Richard

Silliness!

Belle reading to Emily

Graceful and fun

Impromptu PJ play date

That's what neighbors are for.

My favorite co-shoppers

Cousins who play well

This is long overdue:

The four of us spent the weekend with family on Long Island at the start of the summer.  We planned at attend a family pool party on Saturday, but the weather was poor so the party was cancelled.  Instead, Cousins Noah and Belle simple played.  The rain prevented the kids from going to a park or playground or swimming pool, and they never once looked at a screen of any kind (television, phone iPad).  The two nearly-five-year-olds just played together nicely.  They didn't fight or yell or make a ridiculous mess.  They just played.  It was rather astounding, actually, how the cousins enjoyed each other's company so much and played together so nicely.  It was pure joy to witness.

Getting sparkly teeth

Summer silliness

Face painting

Watching Frozen

Fun at The Strand

Llama selfie

The Strand

We went to The Strand bookstore and met Llama (from the Llama Llama books).

Being tourists in NYC