Uh-Oh

Through an odd confluence of events that could really only happen at the Spada House....there is SUGAR in my iron.

Really? Really?!? Seriously?!? Oy.

Photoshop Practice

Ah, young love...

Toddler Logic

While watching me take the sheets off the bed to wash them:

Grace: Help. (As in, I want to help you.)
Me: (handing her the pillow cases) Put these in the washing machine. We need to wash them.

Moments later, I find:

(That's my pillowcase on the bath room floor.)

Hmm....I suppose that is the place most associated with washing things in her mind. Well played, kid.

Holy Cuteness, Batman!

Ok, really, who taught her to pose like this?

The Return of the Sun

After its absence all last week, we welcomed the sun back by taking to the backyard on Monday. (You know, for like, a day, until it rained again.)

So pretty...

...and speedy!

Here, I'll teach Stitch to do...um, something...with the ball!

That was effective.

Maybe a different ball...

Ok, we're over the ball.

For as obnoxious as he is, he's still darn cute.

Look! My kid's so talented! She can balance a ball on her head! (Ok, not really. She was throwing it in the air, and I happened to catch this awesome moment.)

Yay for the backyard!

Thumbs.

I read somewhere that the thumb is now the dominant finger for my generation. (Really?!? Who tracks this stuff?!?!)

Clearly, it is for the next generation, too.

By the way, Grace gets the credit for Daddy's 'accessorizing' here. Just for the record.

When did she get so old?

Fashion Trends, According to Grace

Shades are making a strong comeback this season.

Worn especially well when accented by Gymbo the Clown.

Happiness is...

...Sprinting through the kitchen in your tutu.

Christmas Party at Gymboree

A few days before Christmas, Grace's beloved Gymboree hosted a Christmas party. Santa even made a visit! Here's how it all went down:

Grace's favorite: the tunnel.

Dancing with Jingle Bells.

Not sure about this guy...I'll keep a safe distance with Daddy in between us...

This is Grace's only pic with Santa this year. I knew she'd scream. I clicked the shutter anyway.

Ah, away from the scary old guy, and back to the slide. Much better.

Making crafts with Mommy.

BEST part of the party. Cookies!

Bubble time.

Dancing with the bubbles.

Merry Christmas! Thanks, Gymboree!