Back in the Saddle

We are all unpacked but I still feel like I'm figuring out our new routine. I need to find a better place to keep the camera because I never seem to have it handy. I'm going to try to start posting at least three times a week again. We are also working on getting sleep and bedtime back in order so hopefully I will start feeling like myself again soon.

The Diva

Spaghetti Dinner

An apparently easier way to eat spaghetti

WHAT?

On Another Note

One of my top five favorite books came out in paperback today. It's The Sea of Tranquility by Katja Millay. It's one of those books that just sticks with you long after you finish. The main character are in high school, but don't let that fool you. This book can speak to various ages. Several people in my office have read it and that've all loved it. I'm getting ready to read it for the fourth time. It's just a beautifully written story. I recommend it.

Best Buddies

Zoo

Today Vivian and I went to the zoo with a law school friend and her adorable daughter. I think the girls met once or twice before but it has been  quite awhile. They were best buddies right away! They held hands while they were walking around and they would randomly hug each other. Of course, Vivian, being the older of the two, was a little bossy and dragging poor Cate around where Vivian wanted to go. But Cate didn't seem to mind. I missed a picture of the hugs but the hand-holding is cute.

We went early in the morning so the animals were very active. Apparently first thing in the morning is the best time to go to a zoo. I can't believe a kangaroo let her get this close!! I wanted to run and grab her in case the kangaroo kicked her or something but I didn't want to startle the thing. Happily they just checked each other out then the kangaroo hopped away. 

She did this herself

She insisted that her hood "hat" always be on her head. She was not happy with my for not bringing a hat for myself. 

The Very Long Bedtime

Vivian didn't want to go to bed so she did everything in her power to keep herself awake. 

She rolled all over the bed.

Then she arranged her animals since I washed them and apparently got them out of order.

Then she jumped

And jumped

And tried to climb back in once I made her get out for jambes

Grammy is coming up to paint her room this week so hopefully she will have a pretty, fun room by this weekend.