Hello again....
Mia turns one month short of 1 year this week. After a few quiet weeks, another big one folks. But the big news that trumps all: she's officially walking. Not well yet, so it is still fun, and not so much extra work. Mommy and Daddy still, for the moment (and we really mean moment because two days ago she wouldn't even take a step), choose the time and place of the walking. When we set her up, she'll walk the length of room (about 14 feet in this house) and then stage dive onto Mommy or Daddy or even doggy. And she laughs the whole way -- she really knows she's doing something extraordinary.
Other news: Hung out a lot this week with our friends Allen and Elaine and their son and Mia's best friend outside of daycare, Owen. We went to a nice brunch at their place where Mia had her first french toast (the best french toast Daddy has ever tasted - he will distribute the recipe as it becomes available.... Elaine?). We the went to a DC city park where Mia and Owen had a great time. Interesting fact -- we can't find any parks with swings inside the DC border -- some insurance thing? We don't know.
We ended the week at the Baltimore aquarium again with Allen, Elaine, and Owen and friends Stephanie and Jess (two of Mia's --and Mommy and Daddy's -- favorite babysitters). This place is awesome, even having been to all the aquariums on the West Coast.
Mia continues to become more aware of everything that goes on around her. We think she really enjoyed the aquarium. She really liked bellying up to each and every aquarium to look at what was inside. She learning her signs a little better and is learning (maybe unfortunately) to point. She is looking at her books page by page now, and not always tearing the pages out. She has developed a bit of a devious sense of humor (something that runs deep on both sides of the family). Upon hearing "no" she usually turns around to the one saying it with a little smirk (thats' right, smirk). She still ultimately listens to Mommy and Daddy, but it is just a matter of time.
All in all, it gets better every week....
Enjoy the pics...
Love,
Cleo, Ulla, Brad, Marlo, and Mia
1.) Criusin' with Owen
2., 3.) DC park
4.) Walking!
5.) Checking out the view of the sub
6.) Hey pal, you here to see the dolphins?
7.) Big fish!
8.) Turtles
9., 10., 11.) A walk through the rain forest
12. Dolphins
13.) Reading
2 comments:
We had a blast at the Aquarium with all of you. Now that Owen and Mia are actually interested in the animals, we'll have to go to the zoo together again when the weather is nice.
p.s. glad to see Dia de Mia is online! (not that I had anything to do with that ;)
grand marnier french toast Bon Appétit | September 1995
Canadian bacon makes a great accompaniment.
Serves 4.
ingredients
4 large eggs
3/4 cup half and half
1/4 cup Grand Marnier or other orange-flavored liqueur or frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 3/4-inch-thick French bread slices
4 tablespoons(1/2 stick) butter
Powdered sugar
Warm maple syrup
preparation
Whisk first 6 ingredients to blend in medium bowl. Dip each bread slice into egg mixture and arrange in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Pour remaining egg mixture evenly over bread. Let stand until egg mixture is absorbed, at least 20 minutes. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
Place baking sheet in oven and preheat to 350°F. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 bread slices to skillet and sauté until cooked through and brown, about 3 minutes per side. Place on baking sheet in oven to keep warm. Repeat cooking with remaining 2 tablespoons butter and 4 bread slices. Transfer French toast to 4 plates. Sift powdered sugar over. Serve with maple syrup.
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