Outtakes

Today we took some pics in the yard for what should turn out to be a holiday card. Which holiday? That will depend on how soon I get it done.

Ready to go

On the rare occasion when Ingrid has already napped enough when it's time for our walk, she gets to sit up in the stroller like a big girl, instead of reclining in the car seat. She usually falls asleep even when she sits up, but I like to give her the option of enjoying the scenery. On this day she fell asleep very quickly since she'd been jumping in the doorway with Mike for about 40 minutes. No, Mike doesn't jump in the doorway. At least not that I've seen.

Gruel-y Goodness

Ingrid really likes her rice cereal. She likes to grab it off the spoon and stuff it in her mouth; she likes to fish it out of her mouth with her fingers and throw it on the tray; and she likes to suck on her fingers while I am trying to feed her. She doesn't quite understand that food can't go in when there is something in her mouth already. She may need one of those bibs with sleeves, like the smock I wore for art in kindergarten. Or we could feed her in the kitchen and hose her down with the sprayer from the sink. Fortunately bath time is not too long after dinner.

Sitting and Bowling

Some of Ingrid's favorite toys are things she has found on the kitchen counter while helping us cook. The metal bowl was usually fully of stuff for the composter.... not any more. It has been appropriated for toy storage and as a drum and boat. Note the high tech silicone Williams-Sonoma kayak paddle. Note also how well Miss Ingrid can sit.

Trying to Catch a Smile

Last week Mama asked me "does Ingrid smile?" Yes. She does. And she laughs too. And she is ticklish (oh, the cuteness). She is not however very cooperative when it comes to smiling into the camera. Maybe she is worried she won't be taken seriously.