Last night, we had a fancy dinner with family at my parent’s new retirement community. Rosie in particular seems to have enjoyed the grub. Continue reading “Spaghetti face”
Spaghetti face
Our 2009 Mad Lib
Our 2009 Christmas card is out now, and it involves audience participation. It’s a Mad Lib. But do you want to know how we filled it in? Here’s the Boyds’ version. Continue reading “Our 2009 Mad Lib”
To Reach the Clouds by Philippe Petit
The big-time honors — an Academy Award, the Caldecott Medal — have gone to other works about Philippe Petit’s 1974 high-wire walk atop the World Trade Center towers. But what’ll really blow your mind is Petit’s own first-person account of the entire operation. Continue reading “To Reach the Clouds by Philippe Petit”
In the leaves
It’s always fun to rake the leaves, isn’t it? Rosie seems to think so. Here she is on November 8, 2009. (Click on any thumbnail for an album of four shots.) Continue reading “In the leaves”
Farm friends
Lucy became fast friends with Gwen, a cat at “Circle M Farm”:http://circlemfarm.com/ when we visited our friends the Marions this November. She insisted I take this BFF snap of them together. Continue reading “Farm friends”
Monkey sisters
Lucy and Rosie had a lot of fun on Halloween 2009. Continue reading “Monkey sisters”
That’s my girl
Lucy on November 2, 2009, wrapped up in watching game 5 of the World Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Yankees. Continue reading “That’s my girl”
Isn’t it great to have a big sister?
Lucy and Rosie, in late summer 2009, sharing an unprompted, delighted hug. We’re glad Mama had her cellphone camera handy to snap it! Continue reading “Isn’t it great to have a big sister?”
Water play
Rosie on June 18, 2009, getting just a little splashy at the water table. Continue reading “Water play”
Too high?
Rosie on July 25, 2009, perched on the edge of her chair, pondering her exit strategy. Continue reading “Too high?”