Kids peeking out from playground equipment is apparently something of a theme on this blog.
Thursday, November 21, 2013
Monday, November 18, 2013
The young geologist
Juniper uses her favorite rocks and minerals book to identify some rocks she got at a museum. And, yes, describing this one as her favorite does mean that she has multiple field guides to rocks and minerals.
Sunday, November 17, 2013
Saturday, November 16, 2013
Happy Birthday, Jason
Early November is a busy birthday season for our family, with Jason on the 2nd, Dan on the 5th, and Hazel on the 6th.
If you look closely, you can see where Hazel served herself some pie ahead of schedule. The poor kid didn't realize she was doing something wrong and was somewhat traumatized when four separate adults simultaneously yelled out for her to stop as soon as we saw her digging into the pie.
Even dragons like pumpkin pie.
If you look closely, you can see where Hazel served herself some pie ahead of schedule. The poor kid didn't realize she was doing something wrong and was somewhat traumatized when four separate adults simultaneously yelled out for her to stop as soon as we saw her digging into the pie.
Even dragons like pumpkin pie.
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Monday, November 11, 2013
Summer splash fun
These photos are a little unseasonal now that fall is fully here, but a few months ago the girls had a great time trying out the new splash fountain at the zoo.
Sunday, November 10, 2013
Saturday, November 9, 2013
Doctor at the Doctor
For her three-year checkup, Hazel got to stand on the big kid scale.
It was also her first time standing against the wall to be measured. She now officially has a height, not a length.
But the best part of the visit by far was when Dr. Honeycutt-Dill got to examine Dr. Bataille. She brought her own stethoscope and used it to listen to his heart and his breathing.
Dr. Bataille also shared his instruments. He explained to Hazel what each one is and how they work, and he let her examine his eyes...
...and his ears.
Both doctors gave their patients an excellent bill of health! (And Dr. Bataille laughingly skipped the social skills questions on the developmental milestones checklist. "If she's giving me a checkup, she's definitely got all the social skills appropriate for a three year old.")
If anyone in the Atlanta area is looking for a pediatrician, consider this a plug for the great team at Intown Pediatrics.
Friday, November 8, 2013
A very happy birthday indeed!
For her birthday dinner dessert, Hazel picked chocolate chip pancakes.
Parents are often willing to go to great lengths to see this expression on their kids' faces.
It took her a few tries, but she did blow out all the candles, all by herself.
Hazel was thrilled to open her child-sized broom.
This is the reaction every parent hopes for when picking out a child's birthday present.
She took a break from opening presents to try it out immediately.
Oh, joy! A book!
The Spiderman hoodie was also a big hit.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizS1D-aVG07LYZLaqK_VuOYEvHkYRZMPIf9LnFWr3PZoXHkT_DejPgs-XC6Ua1YDVSrXSK4zKoNG7GMkykwFbqqFnSEmp2zO50LgqHHe-iMgJ3pb2MObIohzT9eYDoizWRt8jwU4xrxgU/s400/DSCF0648.jpg)
Spider-Hazel in action, slinging her web.
Parents are often willing to go to great lengths to see this expression on their kids' faces.
It took her a few tries, but she did blow out all the candles, all by herself.
Hazel was thrilled to open her child-sized broom.
This is the reaction every parent hopes for when picking out a child's birthday present.
She took a break from opening presents to try it out immediately.
Oh, joy! A book!
The Spiderman hoodie was also a big hit.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizS1D-aVG07LYZLaqK_VuOYEvHkYRZMPIf9LnFWr3PZoXHkT_DejPgs-XC6Ua1YDVSrXSK4zKoNG7GMkykwFbqqFnSEmp2zO50LgqHHe-iMgJ3pb2MObIohzT9eYDoizWRt8jwU4xrxgU/s400/DSCF0648.jpg)
Spider-Hazel in action, slinging her web.
Thursday, November 7, 2013
The Doctor and the Wizard
Dr. Honeycutt-Dill and Harry Potter, reporting for duty.
With spells!
And potions.
For trick-or-treating, they joined up with Tintin and Firefighter Luke.
Juniper and Thomas had a new level of enthusiasm for trick-or-treating this year.
Hazel was also excited, but she still needed a hand on some of the big steps.
She and Luke helped each other out.
Two adventurers setting off in search of treasure. When did they get to be so big and so independent?
With spells!
And potions.
For trick-or-treating, they joined up with Tintin and Firefighter Luke.
Juniper and Thomas had a new level of enthusiasm for trick-or-treating this year.
Hazel was also excited, but she still needed a hand on some of the big steps.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHSKWyyco8Od6boKot3NuOtMGLmW2lRI3JBF3hRPihLdm-0h4ZDbKhZWvXmwISX_3ykNeMyLoRli09HtOBVwsaxxtHH3z6Nvnr0r1PV3glS9dP8MKBLwjDSo72cOeTWn4lvJnRBX0Q0Tc/s400/DSCF0417.jpg)
She and Luke helped each other out.
Two adventurers setting off in search of treasure. When did they get to be so big and so independent?
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Fun Day at Fernbank (the Sr. edition)
Going to Fernbank with Juniper and Violet is now a really different museum experience than what we've had over the past few years. The girls are now old enough to...
...listen attentively for the full duration of the live animal show.
...read all the signs and enthusiastically try to answer their questions.
...interact with the science exhibits as more than just neat flashy things.
Monday, November 4, 2013
Shopping List
In case the illustrations of each item aren't enough and you need a translation:
- Apple
- Banana
- Pear
- Broccoli
- Chicken
Sunday, November 3, 2013
Harry Potter in the Butterfly Garden
Saturday, November 2, 2013
At the car wash
This is one of Hazel's very favorite things to do. At least weekly she tells us that the car we're in needs a car wash. We almost always say no, but our cars are definitely cleaner than they were before Hazel came along.
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