Princess Eva (It was only a matter of time...)

May has shown off lots of beautiful weather...and flowers...and wildlife. We've had lots of excursions, much to Eva's delight. Last week she was invited to a princess party, and was indeed dazzling. Except when she filled a plastic bowl with gravel and proceeded to eat it with a spoon in front of the other (very impressed) Princesses. Make of that what you will....

Princess Photo #1 (pretty in pink)

Princess Photo #2 (ready for action!)

Princess Photo #3 (daddy just couldn't stop including princess photos...)

"Admiring" the flowers at Rockport with her BFF, Trudie.

Bathtub style by Eva.

Running, running running. Where will Eva goat???

Eva & Jonas Get Rowdy

Sorry it's been so long...a full post is on the way. In the meantime, here's some of the action from Jonas' visit a few weeks back. High energy, anyone?

Spring has sprung!

With just a couple 80-90 degree days, following months of barely brushing the above-freezing mark (only exaggerating a little!), spring has most definitely come to Boston. While this means Cat is on a steady diet of daily Claritin, it also makes for some pretty gorgeous days of roaming around the city. Eva is quite pleased.

Who's the happiest duckling of them all?



Yes, that is Eva, actually kissing this brass duck on the head. We've heard rumors she's thinking of trading in her human parents for Mrs. Duckling (clearly a superior parent - look how well organized those little duckies are behind her?).



Trying to catch raindrops in her mouth. We offered her a cup of water, but we swear she muttered something about "too easy" before continuing to stretch out on these public steps on Newbury Street.


A brief break in the BOB stroller.



Mmm, tulips! (Either that, or she's mocking the tulips.....tough call.)



Admiring yet another tree in the Public Garden heavy with flowers.



Our little commuter, ready for rush hour.

Chicken dance

For further elaboration on the complex relationship that evolved over an hour or so between Miss E. and her new chicken friend at Drumlin Farm, a brief film:

In like a lion, out like a lamb

First of all - apologies for being shamefully lax in our posting recently - where did all of March go?? Wow!

Now, on to spring! The last 6 weeks or so have been a whirlwind of late-winter snowstorms, early-spring thunderstorms, and a too-quick trip to Southern California thrown in amongst it all.

A hair-raising experience (har-har) at the Museum of Science in Boston.



Heeeeeeere's Eva!



Story time with daddy.



On the hunt for a new friend at Drumlin Farm in Lincoln, MA



Showing off her new boots - BOOTS. (One of Eva's favorite words AND articles of clothing.)



Taking on the trail!

Eva Out & About

After returning from our vacation to two feet of snow, we've been patiently waiting for spring. And as the weather gets warmer, Eva gets speedier and "talkier." Her preferred mode of transport is running...while yelling. She's also developed strong clothing preferences. Blue fleece sweater please!

Her first taste of ice cream (quickly followed by her 2nd through 10th tastes).

The lack of beach weather didn't keep her from repeatedly trying to get into the ocean.

Living it up at the playground.

In hot pursuit of "doggy" (not pictured).

The family enjoying Grandma Betty's "bear rug."

Big girl rides horsey!

Cruisin II, High Seas Boogaloo

Well, it hasn't snowed around here for a few days...but it did rained for a few hours before deep freezing Now everything is solid ice...more reason to post a few more shots from the cruise!

Water baby, err, water toddler.

Small girl, big ship.


On deck with Grammy & Poppy (aka "Ah-Oooh")

Learning the rules with Tio Loco...

Relaxing after tackling some strong waves in St. Martin.

The whole crew.

Outsmarted by a penguin (almost).