my little photographers

I must have been feeling generous this weekend, because I let the girls take pictures with my camera.  I usually hand over the camera with trembling hands.  But, when I get the camera back it is quite enjoyable to see the world from their perspective.

Kate does a pretty good job of finding a subject and getting a clear shot.

 

Liz has a ways to go but I found a few good ones in the bunch.

 

Kate also likes to take pictures of pictures!

 

Another one by Liz.  I wonder why Kate is covering Daddy's mouth?

the kids' table

Family came over this weekend to celebrate Aunt Kerry's birthday.  In a moment of brilliance I decide to set up the kids' table in the entry way, which was far away from the adults.  

They could play, giggle, and eat in their own space.  And, the adults could carry on conversations without constant interruptions.

I think they liked eating at the kids' table.  I know I liked the arrangement!

rolly polly

Last week the girls and I did a few practice runs of walking to school. We live three short blocks from school.  I anticipated a fast and fun addition to our morning routine.  As most activities go with the girls, this one did not go as I had planned.  We were slowed down exponentially by rolly pollies.

Every few feet, one girl would stop abruptly because she found a rolly polly.  She would pick it up and carry it a few feet until she dropped it.

Sometimes they would have to stop and consult each other about the rolly polly.

With all the starting and stopping our first round trip took 25 minutes!

jumping cousins

I got out my camera, told them to jump, and I snapped away. 

Mr. Myles doesn't jump yet, but he is in constant motion.  

Getting a picture of him was a task.

Oh, Mr. Myles.

haircuts

Kate and I got haircuts this weekend.

I let Kate choose the length; she went shorter than I expected.

We are both quite happy with our new styles.

Sad little Liz.  I'm still not sure how to tame her mane, though.  So no haircut for her.

self portrait

Kate took these self portraits all on her own.

After much frustration, she figured out that she could place the camera on the ottoman and she could just barely reach the shutter button.

I think she did a pretty good job!

my little collectors

On a night when Michael and the girls were out of the house, I took the opportunity to snoop in their rooms.  I specifically wanted to document what was happening on their night stands.

Kate's night stand has become almost like a museum collection.

She is very specific about the arrangement.

I have seen her fiddle with the placements.  Great thought, effort and energy goes into the display.

Every item was placed in a specific spot for a specific reason.

This is the drawer of the night stand.  Kate lined up the pencils all on her own.

Liz is not quite as organized and precise.  The items on her night stand are a bit more haphazard in their placements.

It looks as though items are tossed and wherever they land is fine.

I don't want to get too analytical, but I think the items on each girl's night stand and the placements say a lot about their personalities. I wonder what their rooms and night stands will look like in 15 years?

her favorite part

The girls "helped" me make cookies this weekend.

Kate's favorite part of any baking project is when we are done and she can lick the batter out of the bowl and utensils.

As you can see, Kate thoroughly cleaned all the utensils.  I just wish I could channel her focus and enthusiasm for cookie dough into eating protein or vegetables!

kate's view

I let Kate use my camera. Surprisingly, she got some good shots!