Looking back at the summer: Part I

Well, long time, no see, blog-friends. We were waylaid by a series of 2-week colds in October (me, Lucy, then Matt). And then Lucy and I just were out in San Diego last week for a work conference.

I have a lot of catching-up to do here. The summer seems like ages ago (snow is predicted for tonight), but here are pictures from late August/early September, when my parents visited.

Here they are, with one of our delicious pasta primavera creations. We had a wonderful, full visit with Mimi and Papa Jack, replete with a few swims in Walden Pond, a visit to the Boston Gardens and swan boats, a great family dinner at Grandma & Grandpas, and lots of fun hanging out time in between.

Papa Jack and Mimi brought some fun presents too. Here, Lucy is trying on a scarf and shoes from Morocco.

Papa Jack brought a real tea set for Lucy, with cups and plates and spoons and a tea pot, of course. She loves serving tea to us and her dolls.

And here is Mimi with Lucy as she explores her new castle. Her favorite thing is to take the different people and have them say "hi" to each other. I've noticed that Lucy has very social play-imaginings- her dolls are always giving each other kisses or saying hi. And she gets really excited when we're in big groups of people (like the family gathering). I'm wondering if she might be an extrovert...we'll see!

Lucy and I at Grandma and Grandpa's.

Our chirpy bird.

Four generations of Himmelberger/Wald/Frank women!

Papa Jack and Lucy at one of our Walden outings.

Lucy really loved swimming this summer- I can't wait until it gets warm again!