Along with The Beatles and Foo Fighters, Justin Roberts is among Evy's favorite musicians. We like him too, because he writes children's songs that adults can actually enjoy. You can only listen to "Baa, Baa Black Sheep" so many times...
Here is Evelyn's version of "Pop Fly," the title track from Justin's latest CD. You'll notice that her guitar is actually a Guitar Hero™ controller.
Jimi Hendrix was known for doing a lot of inventive things with his guitar - like playing it behind his back. And lighting it on fire. Maybe we should make sure our fire extinguisher is close by when she takes the stage.
Friday, October 3, 2008
Monday, September 29, 2008
Fall Flowers
Evelyn marked the recent changing of the seasons by planting some mums. She broke out her gardening gloves and watering can and got to work.
But the mums were thirsty and Evy needed some more serious equipment.
But the mums were thirsty and Evy needed some more serious equipment.
Friday, September 12, 2008
Half-Birthday
Evelyn turned 2 1/2 today and we celebrated by making cupcakes. She likes to spread lots of icing and shake lots of sprinkles on them.
I thought that since it was her half-birthday, maybe she should just eat half of the cupcake.
Evy disagreed.
I thought that since it was her half-birthday, maybe she should just eat half of the cupcake.
Evy disagreed.
Friday, September 5, 2008
Welcome, Anna!
Evelyn has a new baby cousin!
Anna Elizabeth arrived in North Carolina tonight.
Congratulations Aunt Jen, Uncle Dave, Jackson and Donovan!
Anna Elizabeth arrived in North Carolina tonight.
Congratulations Aunt Jen, Uncle Dave, Jackson and Donovan!
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Long Weekend
Evy enjoyed the three day weekend in celebration of Labor Day. Her cousins from New York came into town and the schedule was packed with fun.
Events included dinner and cake and then a family reunion (complete with another pinata). After that it was time for a return trip to Kennywood.
All three cousins won a prize at the fish pond.
Evy and Ben cruised on the motorcycles (and helicopters and spaceships and planes and elephants).
We wrapped up the weekend with a Labor Day picnic. After feeding the ducks and inspecting the tractors, Evy had a chance to check the progress of the grapes in the arbor. She classified them as "good."
You'll notice that no naps were on the agenda. All three of us are still recovering...
Events included dinner and cake and then a family reunion (complete with another pinata). After that it was time for a return trip to Kennywood.
All three cousins won a prize at the fish pond.
Evy and Ben cruised on the motorcycles (and helicopters and spaceships and planes and elephants).
We wrapped up the weekend with a Labor Day picnic. After feeding the ducks and inspecting the tractors, Evy had a chance to check the progress of the grapes in the arbor. She classified them as "good."
You'll notice that no naps were on the agenda. All three of us are still recovering...
Monday, August 25, 2008
Safety First
Evy helped out with the yard work this past weekend. She wore the latest in safety (and fashion) to do so...
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Firemen's Fair
The local volunteer fire company has a carnival every year. This year it was held within walking distance (at the neighborhood elementary school), so we decided to check it out.
I still have no idea what all was there. We never made it past the fire trucks that were parked near the entrance.
We walked around the fire trucks, looked inside the fire trucks, and even sat on the back of a fire truck.
It got dark. We went home.
Evy thought it was a great carnival.
I still have no idea what all was there. We never made it past the fire trucks that were parked near the entrance.
We walked around the fire trucks, looked inside the fire trucks, and even sat on the back of a fire truck.
It got dark. We went home.
Evy thought it was a great carnival.
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Trike Riding
Remember the tricycle that Evelyn got for her birthday? It finally made it outside. We went to the "learn to ride" area of the park so Evy could learn the rules of the trike community.
Rule #1 - Wear a helmet.
Rule #2 - Conduct a thorough pre-trip inspection.
Rule #3 - Wave hello to all other trikers.
Rule #4 - Pedal. Pedal. Keep pedaling.
Rule #5 - Ring the bell with your thumb every 7 to 10 seconds.
Rule #6 - Have fun!
Rule #1 - Wear a helmet.
Rule #2 - Conduct a thorough pre-trip inspection.
Rule #3 - Wave hello to all other trikers.
Rule #4 - Pedal. Pedal. Keep pedaling.
Rule #5 - Ring the bell with your thumb every 7 to 10 seconds.
Rule #6 - Have fun!