Our little fashion plate

So it seems as though Eva has already developed a strong sense of style. One hears tell of the lengendary tantrums toddlers are capable of, so we thought we were prepared. However, we were most definitely not prepared for the fact that the most fearsome Eva-tantrums are all related to clothing- or accessory-related disagreements.

Herein, a sampling of her most recent ensembles:

Most definitely too cool for school. (In case you're wondering, she's an indoor-shades kind of girl.)



What season is it, again?



One particularly fearsome tantrum was prompted by mommy daring to remove this particular accessory to - gasp! - wash her hair.



Her latest favorite, inspired by a canoe ride on the Mystic River. Any why *should* she need to remove it to, say, get in her car seat, or eat dinner, or take a bath? Who knows when that flash flood will hit? (In this shot - lounging on her ladybug beanbag chair. Another flood-risky activity.)



Sassy.



Action girl!


Cuddles.

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!