Saturday, March 28, 2009

Last Hikes

Well, not truly last, we will be hiking again but we knocked a couple of Arizona trails off our list since we're headed to Nebraska for a couple of months. First, we went out to the White Tank Mountains, our first visit even though we live right next to them! We'd heard of the Waterfall Trail and followed it around and up past wildflowers and petroglyphs to what, I'm sure after a rain, would in fact be a waterfall. Currently, the only hint is a damp trail down the rock face. This was by far the most well maintained trail we've done in AZ and we had lots of company during our trek, including several scout troops. Luca loved having all of the kids around. A Beautiful day, we enjoyed the morning but we definitely want to try it again after a good rain


Piestewa Peak: OUCH. UGH. BLEH. That's what I have to say. I've climbed it, I don't foresee myself climbing it again. For anyone who hasn't tried this one, it's basically a set of stairs on which you climb 1200 feet in 1.2 miles. Once we crested that last boulder, took in the view, relaxed and had a snack, I deemed the hike a fun one. :) Luca had a blast, not minding in the least that her Mommy was being passed by not only small children but also the elderly. Awesome. She is a very good little explorer in her pack and manages to fall asleep in the most awkward positions. Pretty cute (especially in her "Easter-Egg" jammies, as Amy calls them)!





Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Hat Tricks





Emptying the Camera Card...

All dressed up and ready to go! Lunch date with friends...


All tuckered out...

The result of sleeping with your bonnet on...


More hair debacles...


Helping Mommy clean up...


Perfect little face...


Mischief...

Howdy!


Thursday, March 5, 2009

Random Notes

This is a video of Luca studiously ignoring her Mommy. Of course as soon as we turn on the video camera she won’t perform! She really does give kisses though and here is a picture of her planting a big one on Daddy.

Watching the vacuum (which is making strange noises, uh oh) and laughing, a lot.


My little girl is growing so fast! I just noticed today that her feet hit the seat back when she’s in her carseat. I guess I better read the instructions on her big girl seat! Today we bought new jammies (why is it so hard to find the ones that zip up?) and retired another set of clothes. I also put away the sleep positioner (I know, I know, I should have done that a long time ago) so now I find her in awkward poses in the mornings.

Going shopping with Luca is always an interesting experience. People always notice a baby but I never expected so many comments from strangers, they amuse me.

Stranger: “She must look like her Daddy, those blue eyes!”
Me: Um, no, Daddy has brown eyes and she looks just like me.

Stranger: “Oh! How cute is she! Can you stand it?! Boo baby! Boo!” (while poking Luca’s tummy and grabbing her hands).
Me: Thank you, do not touch my baby.

Stranger: “How old is he, is he walking yet?”
Me: Um, she’s a she and she’s only six months, so no, not walking.

Stranger: “Awwwww….what a sweetheart”.
Me: I totally agree.