I got back last night from a wonderful visit in Spokane with little Juniper, who's 15 months old and full of energy sometimes and other times is very calm.
They don't watch TV, so she's developed a real interest in books and entertaining herself, which makes me happy. All I have to say is, "Let's read a book" and she'll trundle over to her bookshelves and make a selection. She's more interested in turning the pages and pointing to the mice, fish, dogs, etc., than in having me read the entire story. I can't believe how many words she knows and how she seems to understand everything we say to her!
Another favorite activity is going to the playground, especially if there are other kids to play with. The older girls love playing with her.
She also "helps" organize and disorganize the shoe rack and kitchen items.
This family portrait speaks volumes -- Jade on the floor in his scrubs ready to head off to work while Julia tries to wash dishes as Juniper clings to her legs. I get exhausted just thinking about being a young parent.
I spent a lot of time with Charlie the cat while Juniper and Julia napped. And we saw a glorious full moon through their front-yard tree.
The food was fabulous! One morning we had pancakes with the prickly pear cactus syrup that I brought from Tucson. Julia has my sweet tooth, so she made chocolate chip cookies. Their family is vegan and Juniper is a really healthy eater, with some of her favorites being black beans, hummus, avocado, broccoli and fruit. It's inspired me to eat healthier.
My last morning I had breakfast at a diner in a fancy Great Northern railroad car.
Fried green tomatoes and French toast!
Have a colorful day
3 comments:
What a lovely visit! And I've eaten at that diner, back in the 70's I think, when they were famous for offering steak and eggs, something we felt a real splurge and treat as a young married couple with little money. I've followed its progression through the years and always happy that it has managed to stay in business. I'd definitely try those fried green tomatoes.
So glad you got to visit and spend time with her and her parents! And I love that you can spend time with Charlie too! I miss my kitties, but can enjoy through others now. The food at the diner looks yummy!
Sweet and endearing post and beautiful photos. Charlie is so cute.
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