Eating, sleeping, etc

Here Erika shares a meal with Meah-Meah as she calls her favorite stuffed animal. She not only will try to feed it with a spoon as expected, but also try to get it to nurse from mommy. If this weren't enough, Erika will attempt to breast feed Meah-Meah herself! Now that's nurturing.

After a hard day of trying to nurse inanimate objects, cupcake demonstrates how to fall sound asleep in her bed. And yes, she's the one who picked out the color. I think she went with bright orange only because the store was out of hot pink which is her usual first choice.
 

Nature 'n stuff

Today was a very pleasant day for a walk on a farm. 65F is just perfect if you ask my opinion. Erika and her stuffed favorite, meow meow, have a grand time.

Little tiny goats? hmm.


We moved on to the Chateau St. Michelle for a change of scenery and less goats.

One crazy-looking pigeon.
 

Visting Ohio Summer '06

Although it took us an insane amount of time and effort to get there (never, ever connect through O'Hare at any time of year) the company was worth it since Erika bonded with everyone. Below is 4-generations of bonding.

Grandpa Keith keeps a watchful eye out for cupcake.


Here we are in udder paradise. My only regret is that I'm not in this shot.
 

Cousins in Ohio

Great aunt Eileen prompts Erika to say, "ooooh"
Uncle Chuck was the first to get Erika warmed up to an assortment of people which Erika will be shocked to discover she's related to.

Cousin Maura and Erika enjoy each other's company.

A very Garveny moment.