Too Cute to Pass Over

I'm hoping to get caught up to Court's birthday but I can't resist putting these pictures up first.

This is Luca "Cinderella" helping me scrub the kitchen cabinets. She had to use the pink washcloth and wear her flower apron (a vintage find from a flea-market that I just love) and I have to say she was very thorough and quite intent on her job. For a short time anyway. She scrubbed exactly one cabinet before deciding it was more fun to watch bubbles appear and dissolve in the bucket than it was to actually clean....ah well, it was a good introduction.


Court is turning out to be just as fond of hiding places as his big sister is. He sat and played here with some blocks for quite a while before he realized I was watching him. Pretty cute (as long as he doesn't mess with the cords and cables per Daddy's instruction)!

 A new skill for Little Man is "talking" on the phone. Really all he does is swipe a phone, press a button and hold it up to his ear (or neck) but it's pretty adorable.

 This is how I found Luca Bean one afternoon during nap time. She and her animals, Blendiss, Thumper and Madi were having a "sitting party". Luca still has nap time every day but only actually sleeps during them about twice a week, the rest are used for quiet play and I think she enjoys it as much as I do. Side note: Thumper as a bunny's name is fitting especially knowing 'Bambi' is a favorite around here. Madi, for the pink seahorse I understand although even after I reminded Luca that we "already have a Madi" she promptly said she "needs two Madis" so we deal with the occasional confusion. The name that I can't explain is Blendiss. It came out of nowhere, I originally thought she was just experimenting with sounds and would mix it up but no, Blendiss has been the blue seahorse's name for several weeks. I even get corrected on pronunciation (there seems to be a slight lingering on the 'n') so it must be here to stay. Love this little girl!