Jonesie sold ice cream from E's "ice cream truck." E and I turned our air conditioner box into a class A treat truck - he even offers an "Alameda special" - 2 for 1 on Tuesdays!
Nana and Little Miss had cuddle time. We are off to the beach for a long weekend of wave jumping, good wine and plenty of magazines and books. yeah.
Tall House, Double Cup's fabulous family had a giganto welcome to the world party for Miss Em and our new cousin Baby Addie who was visiting from D.C. We are so excited that Em has a cousin the same age - just think of the many holidays that we can dress them alike and prop them up in a chair together.
Here is the lovely new mama Sarah & Baby Addie.
Everything was beautifully decorated for the girlie party - pink balloons, pink flower centerpieces, pink cake - with baby pictures! And an amazing sundae bar with spumoni ice cream. Miss Em was showered with gifts - the prettiest outfits, blankies, and toys - even a tutu with her name on the tush of the diaper cover - wow!
I did it - I cut off all my long hair. I officially am sporting the "pob" - aka the "posh spice bob" - I hate to actually think of it that way since I had this haircut in 1995 - but it was a big step for me to return to it. I couldn't wait to post so you are getting a self-portrait in a flocked antique mirror - that's not dust making it hazy. But I love love love it. It turned out just a bit too short but my hair grows fast so give it another couple of weeks and I'll do a reshoot.
Poor Mara - my first baby - she gets quite the short shrift these days, competing with two primo kidlets. She's figured out that if she can just stay as close as possible to Miss Em, she might get some attention too.
I find it SO difficult to get a "good" picture of both E and Em together. So far, no true success - but I'm not above sharing the outtakes:
In my quest to work through my piles of mending, abandoned projects, and ironing, I discovered this sweet sweater and booty set that I made for Miss Em years ago when I was only hoping to have a daughter someday.
It's a simple wrap sweater made from Debbie Bliss Cashmerino with little booties to match. The sweater is really tiny and I don't know if it will be worn again after this photoshoot - but still, I am glad I rescued it from the pile. I think I'll put it away for Em's someday daughter.
Bootie close-up.
I took on the organization of our block party this year since I was off on maternity leave and, in theory, had time to do this. We hadn't had a party since I planned the last one four years ago. But our block has had a fabulous reincarnation - lots of new families with young kids and everyone is fun and likes to hang out. I have a theory about our neighborhood. Some people move to Alameda for the "cache" of the hood and want it to be an upscale, slightly snooty place - but the reality is a little more homey and family oriented. With some luck - a couple of "those" families have moved on to find more exclusive digs, leaving us with a very simpatico hood.
I am working my way through my "mending" pile which is a huge mass in the laundry room of everything from Tall House, Double Cup's Celtics jersey which needs some tag repair to a pure wool sweater I eyed at Goodwill to make mittens out of (what was I thinking? too much Martha Stewart craft editor influence). But in going through the pile I found this little sweater that I made YEARS ago - at least seven years ago - when I was already hoping to have a daughter someday. I am so happy that day is here - so I finally finished it by adding four buttons and now just need to wait a few months to slip it on her. I can't even remember the kind of yarn I used but it was back when I was just learning how to knit so I am sure it's nothing fancy. Still - I'm calling it the someday daughter sweater - someday is here. hurrah! 
Happy Birthday to our sweet Moo! And congratulations to Marfie and Daddi-o for making to age 3 with a most delightful girl! I have to admit, I melt for Moo's pout, love it when she signals "stop" in sign language when frustrated, and am so appreciative of the unabashed love she's given to E since she was an infant!
And more thanks to two parents who really know how to throw a birthday party that parents can enjoy. Starbucks and Staccato Gelato donuts? What more can we ask for?
E had a traumatic first hour at the party. Moo had many friends there and E is very used to full and utter adoration from Moo. He whispered to me, "When Moo plays with other kids, I feel like she'd not my friend." We tried many ways to buck up the little pony. I think the third donut did the trick. Lucky E to have Moo and lucky us to have the whole Cedros clan in our lives.
We took the kidlets and Kallie (an official young adult) to the symphony in the park last night. We met up with our neighbors and listened to lovely music while sipping wine. I should confess, I sipped the wine while Tall House, Double Cup joined E at the play ground.
Emme was excessively yummy that night - very pretty in pink.
E loves being carried around by Kallie - she is the only one strong enough to do this - it comes from her work as a CNA with the elderly. Kallie headed home to Wisconsin today and late tonight, E said to me, "How many days was Kallie here for?" When I replied, "seven", he said quietly and with some disdain, "Well, that's not very much". We are all missing Kallie very much!
I've been contemplating a big change in my life. Some of you might know how big a deal it was to get the "faux bang" cut into my hair - well now I am considering something much more dramatic! Case in point to your right.
Kallie and Little Miss had never been to the Pacific Ocean before so yesterday we had a day trip to Cannon Beach. Kallie and E played by the water while Little Miss and I investigated the sand.
The weather was typically Oregon coast - overcast and mild - but no rain so we had a picnic on the beach.
Em was very cooperative and quite happy all day - even through the three hours of driving. We also went to Ecola State Park for the gorgeous views. Kallie liked the ocean and it was a pleasure to get to share it with her. We are so enjoying her trip to Portland. She is an amazing help with the kids and very easy going. She just has two days left so we have to make the most of it! 
Cousin Kallie and I took E and Em to Oaks Park yesterday - it was E's first time riding the rides and he was in heaven. I love the irony of his distinct pleasure in the rocket ship gun considering we are a no gun home. 
E looked so serious while on the rollercoaster with Kallie but when he got off he said, "That was awesome!"
How fabulous is this picture? The three amigos!
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