iPhone

Yes, we have been remiss. I blame my own failings on my iPhone. Now that I have one, I take my pictures with it. The big camera is gathering dust. And so there are no pictures on the computer to create precious blog posts with.

That said, here are some iPhone pics to illustrate what we've been up to.

Daddy participated in a an open swim. Here he is coming in 2nd in his age group.

Hana has been busy looking cute. And finally eating some fingers foods. And standing and cruising (but we have no documentation of that).



Lindy came to visit. We hung out on the green, looking crazy.


On a rainy day, Hana and Danny played some crazy butt-slapping game at home that they both found pretty amusing.


On a nicer day, we finally hit the town beach for the first time as residents. It was pretty sweet.


And on yet another day, we visited Ninny at her new place and Leigh got to play some drums. Danny was too busy with foos-ball and air hockey to get loud. We were thankful for that.

We did indeed celebrate the 4th of July. DadKV had to work on the actual 4th so SHV took the kids down to Milford to hang with the Pia family. Danny and Jack love that pool!

Once it got dark, there were fireworks.


On the 5th we celebrated the 4th at home. We played some outdoor hide and seek waiting for it to get dark.

And then more fireworks.

On the 9th, the town of Guilford put on its kick-ass fireworks display, right in our backyard. There was some pool action at the neighbors' house. And Leigh got in some good night swinging before the show started.

Purple Belt

We've been slacking on the blogging. And the picture taking. School is out and SHV and the kids have been keeping busy with play dates and outside time (when the weather and the mosquitoes allow) while DadKV has been working. A lot.

We did manage to all attend and document Danny's purple belt test last week. He passed and received the coveted belt, as well as a matching trophy. Dude was pretty happy.

Citizens Bank Park

We took the monkeys for a tour of Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.
The view from a luxury box.In the locker room.In the dugout.And on the on-deck circle.It was exhausting.

Summer

It got hot here. Danny got a neighbor to play in the sprinkler.
Leigh was awake, but stayed out of the water.
And Hanako was silly.

Memorial Day Festivities

Birthday Party Fun

We welcomed friends and family from near and not so near yesterday to celebrate Hanako's first birthday. She got dressed up in her birthday finery for the occasion and enjoyed some playtime with Janine.


Leigh didn't let her party dress stop her from getting down and having fun either.


After some burgers and dogs, there was ice cream cake of course. Two of them actually! Hana seemed to enjoy it.



Happy girl!


And of course we ended with some gifts. This one, from Aunt Molly, was a hit with the whole crew.

Thanks to all who came and celebrated with us!

Happy Birthday Hana!

Here on the east coast, we believe in celebrating a child's birthday. As many times as possible. So we started bright and early this morning with some presents. It was a group effort.

Hana enjoyed playing with the bunnies that Danny and Leigh gave her while modeling her new hat, courtesy of cousins Ida and Miki.

Leigh liked the new bath boats. No bath necessary.

The happy birthday girl, runny nose, mouth breathing and all.