There are hints that fall will soon be here - morning dew and fog, the kids wearing long sleeve jammies, sweaters and winter outfits in store window displays. But most days it is still warm and lovely outside. The weather has actually been perfect- sunny and warm - not too hot if there is such a thing in March. Not to rub it in but it has been a great US winter to have missed.
We have been savouring the nice weather, taking advantage of the opportunity to play outside. We discovered a new (to us) park nearby the house and Reese loves looking for the "hop hop" (bunnies) that live in the school yard next door. Reese has been teething this week (when will that girl ever have a complete set) and waking up super early. Sam is the only one in the house who is pleased. So Sam, Reese and I sneak out and go for long walks to the park or out by the beach to check out the morning surfers.
On really warm days we spend the late afternoon playing in the pool. Nate likes learning new pool games and has been working on this swimming skills (still a bit of limp chicken arm paddling). Check out the video of his latest trick. Reese just floats around - occasionally moving her legs like a duck...not really swimming but she seems to have fun.
Last night we had a picnic dinner of fish and chips at nearby Dee Why beach. Here are some fun photos of the evening- great view no?. Unfortunately we didn't capture the pictures of the swarm of seagulls who surrounded us (a little freaky) after Nate threw some french fries out. Of course Reese 'the fry lover ' would have fought them off if they touched hers....look at that face- doesn't it read don't mess with my fries...intimidating no?
Ok that is all for today- time to hit the beach :)
3 comments:
I, of course, want this winter to end NOW! Glad things are well and that Reese protected her fries. A girl's gotta keep what is precious.
hey mims, Michael,Nate & Reese, been missing you all big time & will simply have to be patient until Rach's Bat Mitzvah wknd - where hopefully as many Carsleys as possible will appear. I noted that Seattle weather for late April will prob be in the high 50's. Any requests for NYC purchases let me know... I could be your personal shopper. Meantime keeping busy with day to day stuff and plan to start volunteering in a childrens literacy program soon. write when you can. sending my love to you all, AuntP
p.s. loved watching Nate's big jump into the middle of the floating ring in the swimming pool & noticed and totally adore Reese's girly hair style. mimi clone time xp
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