Field Fun

We met up with Nora and Owen, Libby and Emma, and Alejandro to check out the Field Museum's awesome new PlayLab. So much fun! This was the perfect way to spend a frosty Chicago morning.

We don't need no stinkin' dance class.

Evelyn Jean: Lady of the Dance

Evie's Interpretive Dance, Part I

Evie's Interpretive Dance, Part II

Evie's Interpretive Dance, Part III

Evie is partial to our new Rodrigo Y Gabriela album -- thanks to Aunt Jeanie for introducing us to this awesome guitar duo.

Happy Valentine's Day

Mealtime Magic Tricks

"Cranberries are magic!"

Wheeze

According to the pediatrician, it would be premature to say Evie has pneumonia. So I guess this is what pre-pneumonia looks like:




Daddy sure picked a good time to skip town.

From the Gallery

Sophie and Evie have been tearing through the paper and crayons lately. And talk about talent! Can anyone point us in the direction of a reputable art agent? We're ready to sell these stunning works of art -- for the right price.

Sophie, "Party"


Evie, "Hippo"


Sophie, "Painting"


Evie, "Polka-Dot Ice Cream"


Sophie, "Rain"


Evie, "Rainbow"


Sophie, "Igloo"


Evie, "Special Igloo"

How to While Away a Snowy Day in Chicago

Arts and crafts.


The butterflies pause for a snack -- flower nectar, of course.


Conspiring.


Snow!

Story Time

Aquarium Fun

We needed to get out of the house and burn some energy today, and the Shedd Aquarium was just the place to do it. As always, we had a great time visiting the marine life and running wild through the galleries.

So much to see!


Waiting for the dolphin show to start.


Those dolphins are such show-offs.


What to do next?


Penguins!


Big hug.


Goofy Sophie.


Counting starfish.


Checking out the waves.


Evie getting a closer look.


Ride that turtle!


Coral.

Dance Class 2.0

Who needs dance class when we have Hilary?








And an added benefit to Hilary's dance class is that it includes goldfish crackers AND cuckoo clocks.






Thanks to Aunt Kim for these great pictures.

Dance Class

Evie and Sophie don't follow instructions very well.



Airan and I received stern instruction to stay outside next time -- parents are discouraged from being in the studio during class. Harumph. Otherwise, dance class was tons of fun.

Are you tired of ballerinas yet?

Dance classes start tomorrow. We thought we'd try out our new leotards today.

Chopping Broccoli, Chopping Broccoli

Well, no broccoli. But plenty of carrots, celery, cabbage, and jalapeños.

Chopsticks

Daddy thought it was high time the girls learned to eat their Chinese take-out like civilized adults.