Manic Monday

Hey peeps! Just another manic Monday around here and we are woefully woefully behind on our blogging skills. But have no fear, there are a plethora of backlogged videos, photos and tales just waiting to be aired out here in the public sphere. First up is the video that prompted me to bust out my typing fingers and document some daily hilarity. Seems like so many days at home with Luce are a battle to get her to eat, a battle to get her to play by herself some of the time, a battle to get out the door to go anywhere. So it's always exceptionally pleasant and enjoyable when she discovers some new skill that is fascinating (to her) and delightful (to me!). Behold - the almost walker! Almost runner seems more like it - she found an immense amount of joy this morning in traipsing all around downstairs while pushing the laundry basket. The first time, she freaked herself out with her extreme speed, but after a brief respite, she decided to embrace the energy and toddled around for such a long time. The best moments of this are the first 10 seconds or so, but since Kyle, my video splicer/editor/documentarian is busy earning a paycheck, you are stuck with the whole thing and no fancy music running behind it.

Well NUTS, blogger is saying that this video is so deliciously yummy, they can't seem to upload it. Hold that thought, will try to post in another hour or so!

In the meantime, a selection of action & adventure photos from our last month or so of summertime fun...

YUM! A green pepper from Papa's garden, all for me???


At Millenium Park with Aunt Katy & Uncle Bryan (rocking out to Black Moth Super Rainbow!!!). Also, giving the stink-eye to the camera!


My first ever official soccer game (we went to see the Chicago Red Stars, the new pro women's team). It was HOT.


Reading with Dad. Breaking news - we now love books! Finally, after much gnashing of teeth (mostly gnashing of teeth ON the books).


And finally, modeling my roller derby gear. We have a feeling a rock star roller derby career just might be in this child's future after seeing her mow down (or climb on!) several other small children recently.