I just got back from a week in Spokane visiting Juniper, where we celebrated her 2nd birthday with a Unicorn Party.
There were unicorn cupcakes, unicorn decorations, stuffed unicorns, blowup unicorns, unicorn books, a unicorn costume, and everyone got unicorn temporary tattoos. (Although mine has lasted through several showers and scrubbing. I hope it's really temporary!)
After the cupcakes were all eaten we decided to make a chocolate cake, with Juniper helping, of course. My daughter is so patient with her. She gave Juniper her own little bowl and cake pan and she mixed her own ingredients for a play cake while Mom made the real thing.
Another day we made chocolate chip cookies and set Juniper up to lick the spoon while watching a Grateful Dead video. We're raising that kid right!
She's a whirlwind of energy that left me exhausted! Here she is washing her animals, which she does numerous times a day. That girl must know the names of at least 50 animals! Another day we rode the carousel downtown.
I didn't get any hikes (or even walks) in because it was so cold and damp and gloomy. This was the view all week from the living room, which was brightened by my daughter's dried orange slice garlands. But Juniper's smiles and hugs made up for the lack of sun.
This was my view flying out of Spokane at sunset on my way home.
Have a colorful day
4 comments:
Such a cutie, even if her face is not shown. I think that is a good thing in this weird world of today. Glad you can visit her. They grow up so fast. Ten years ago a little boy moved in across the street, some how he is now almost six feet tall and riding an e-bike all over the place (with helmet).
Wow, the time flies! I'm so glad you get to spend time with her, even if she does wear you out, lol! Keep hiking so you can keep up with her!
What a special times...it's so good you and your daughter allow this little one time in the kitchen! It's such a good way to teach the little ones....and the memory of helping them is priceless. Good for you all!
I remember riding that carousel when I was just a bit older than Juniper (it was located in Natatorium Park just outside the city limits I think and is no longer there) and remember how fast it went around. Dad stood there shouting at me to grab a brass ring as I zoomed by (it would give you a free ride) but I was scared to stick my hand out and try. Otherwise, I enjoyed the experience and wouldn't mind riding it again as an old adult. :-)
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