View from our window

This past weekend we were inundated with epic snow. Unfortunately we can't figure out how to get the snow blower to work, despite our best efforts. So Rick ended up shoveling our long driveway on his own but our friend Musso did show up to help things along a bit. Piper loved the snow except for the cold hands part; her gloves aren't waterproof. No real snowmen though because the snow didn't pack very well. We had to settle for a small pile of snow with stick arms, a carrot nose, and cookie eyes. (I had burned some cookies earlier so we broke those in pieces to use for the eyes). Things have died down since but we're expecting frigid temperatures this week.

Getty museum

Rick's parents and brother came down to L.A. for five days after Christmas. We all went together to the Getty museum. I had been before years ago but it was fun to see everything again. Piper was a little hyper so I took her to the Family Room. They have cute exhibits for the kids to touch and do. Piper made a mask too and would roar at you when she was wearing it.

Doing some tracing

In the "tube" room

Santa Monica

We went to the Santa Monica pier at Christmas, somewhere I've never been surprisingly. If we'd let her Piper would have thrown herself in the water.

Disneyland

Before Christmas we took Piper to Disneyland with my brother's family. We had a fabulous time. We ended up leaving relatively early due to a tired Piper.

Our first ride together

Waiting to go on the teacups

Wee!

What a cute couple!


Meeting the big guy





That's one pooped out Piper.

Winter crafts

This is way overdue but I have to preserve Piper's crafts from last year. I love all the glitter projects, the sitting turkey, and all of the ornaments.

Coming up for air

We returned home last night after almost three glorious weeks in the California sunshine. I'm almost at the point where I can put together a decent holiday-themed post. Stay tuned for more.

Ice skating

This afternoon Piper and I went ice skating. It was her first time and the first time for me in almost ten years. It's amazing that I never went when we lived in New York. In any case, we had a fun time. It was a special parent/preschooler outing so there were cookies and hot chocolate. We skated for about 45 minutes. Piper didn't do too bad but she was tired and crabby near the end so I didn't get any smiley pictures. She did like it though. We'll have to try it again another time; maybe Rick could go with us.

Ready to go home