Field trip to National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). All three girls enjoyed it.
Category: Cate
Babysitting Herself
I just told Cate (age 4) that we have to leave in a few minutes to pick up her sisters from Maker Camp and she asked me, “Could I just stay at home and babysit myself?†#LittleMissIndependent
Cherries
Cate’s “Mom won’t let me have any more cherries” face. Greg had to hide the cherries up out of her reach this morning so that there would be some left when he gets home from work. Cate LOVES cherries and would eat the whole bag if we let her.
How Many Days
Cate: Mom, how many days has it been?Me: Since what?Cate: No, how many days has it been?Me: How many days has it been since what?Cate: NO, HOW MANY DAYS?Me: I don’t understand what you are asking. Cate: No, how many days? What number is it?Me: …
Old, but not that old
Cate: Mom, how old is Dad?Me: 42.Cate: Wow, that’s a lot! But not as big as googolplex! Me (trying not to laugh): No, definitely not as big as googolplex.Cate: And not as big as Graham’s number! Note: Cate and Bree are quite interested in the concept of googolplex and so Greg had recently told them […]
CARA Track
Another hot, sunny morning watching her older sisters at CARA track. She found plenty to keep her busy. She drew for awhile (we bring paper and a clipboard), then she played in the dirt and followed some bugs around on the ground. Next year all three girls will be old enough to participate and I […]
Thumb-Toe
Today, Cate said to me, “Mommy! I have sumping on my thumb-toe!” [referring to her big toe]
Steamboat Springs
More fun at our family reunion in Steamboat Springs on Thursday. The Yampa River Botanic Park, followed by ice cream for lunch (because vacation!), swimming, and then screen time to wind down a busy day. Also, a photo to show what happens when you leave your phone unattended. Then we introduced Aunt Karen to the […]
Fish Creek Falls Trail
Fish Creek Falls Trail near Steamboat Springs
Roxborough State Park
We were so happy to have Jeff and Jess and their kids in Colorado for Memorial Day this year. I love watching the cousins play and enjoy each others’ company so much. We spent a beautiful afternoon at Roxborough State Park on Sunday. It was our first visit there and we hope to return. The […]