We began the week celebrating Gemma’s and Grandma’s (upcoming) birthdays. Before he even knew their birthdays were coming up, D decided he wanted to make birdhouses for each of them. Just because. He and Mike sawed, nailed, and sanded two beautiful birdie abodes, wrapped them up, and presented them proudly. During the visit, Grandpa got up close and personal with one of our chickens. Like (grand)father, like (grand)son!
I’m finally at the point where I don’t weep every time I think about President-elect Obama’s recent historic victory. Now I just cry when I hear *other* people talk about him. Can’t wait until Inauguration Day! For most of our babysitters, it was their first time voting. I’ve never felt more inspired, hopeful, accountable, and…Fired Up! Ready To Go!
D puts the finishing touches on the birdhouses.
Erica features her very first homemade apple pies during the birthday celebrations.
Grandpa and a chicken. (Maybe he can squeeze an egg out of it – the hens *still* aren’t laying…)
Declan and a chicken. (Different day. Just pointing out that it’s funny they both do this.)
Mike and the kids made a visit to Gemma and Papa’s house while I had clients this weekend. During lunch, Quinn ate most of Papa’s plate (which had the same food as Quinn’s), and he fed her ice cream for dessert. Here she is, making a face with Papa, probably saying “Hey – more ice cream!!”
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