Tunnel Tricks

Some people might think that there is only one way to use your pop up IKEA tunnel.

But, Rachel has invented the new tunnel "treats and think" spot.

Family Reunion Video

The South Family Reunion committee asked for a video updating everybody on our smaller family units.  I'll post more about the reunion later this week.  But, here is our video for those who might have missed it.

The Cat Walk

Rachel is sporting a terrycloth robe over her pink jumper.  A bold choice.  But I think she can pull it off.

Anticipating the Tooth Fairy?

Pals

Rachel and Zoe are pals.  Someday I will put together a montage of their friendship.  It is a give and take relationship.  They are both capable of giving "too much love."  Both baby and dog can be too rough and aggressive.  For the most part they live in harmony.  Today, however, I think Rachel's friendship was a little too close for comfort.

Look! I'm Daddy!

Rachel's First Popsicle

The moment I stepped outside I turned around to see this forlorn look.  Rachel always wants to be outside and hates to be left in the house when others are experiencing the glorious outdoors.  Little did she know that this was a special day.  This was going to be her first experience with a popsicle - a strawberry fruit juice popsicle.

It took some real coercing to get her to put it in her mouth.  And once she did it came back out quickly accompanied with spitting.

She decided to try it again.  The pictures tell the story better than I.

Just when she was getting the hang of it.  It fell from her hot little hands, onto her dress, and then to the ground.

Her bottom lip quickly jutted out in disappointment and sadness.

Then the tears ensued.

The tears only got worse as I took  her inside to get cleaned up.

Sometimes it's hard to be a one year old.  It's hard to experience a new wondrous treat in the great outdoors and moments later to have it taken away again.  Poor kid.  We'll have to do it again soon.