Merry Christmas!

As we get into the Christmas season, here are some photos from Christmas 2016!


I'm pretty sure we hit peak parental awesomeness when the kids discovered the backyard zipline.

We have no ideas for this year that come even close to the zip line.

Imagine the exact opposite of this emotion when Juniper left her kindle in an airport bathroom.

First day of school

First grade and fourth! Both girls came home with positive reports of good teachers, fun with friends, and a very exciting PE activity that involved scooters.

They each told us something that they are excited about for the coming year.
 

"Isolde and Jahtoi!" (Her two best friends from kindergarten, all in the same class.)
 

"Long division!"
 

(For the record, I think this says nothing about how much Hazel loves math or how much Juniper values friends. But it still made me laugh.)

This one's for Mark

Kids are gross.

It might be your new favorite food.

Plantain fritters seemed so likely to be a hit.

Juniper's reaction was genuine, but it's hard to know whether Hazel was sincere or playing it up for laughs. Probably some of both.

Hazel has been 6 for a while

 Some things have not changed since her birthday. She still loves her "wolfie."

But I have no idea what happened to the accompanying National Geographic wolf book.

Nobody Loves a Goblin is still popular, but these days Hazel doesn't need Juniper to read it to her.

Big Day for Hazel!

Kindergarten graduation! Hazel has had a terrific first year of school, and she was exceedingly happy at her graduation.

Hazel with her wonderful teachers, Madame Anastasie and Ms. Kwaseera. The teachers recognized each child for a particular quality that they demonstrated throughout the year; Hazel's was open-minded.

As if graduation weren't enough for one day, right before bedtime, Hazel finally wiggled out her two front teeth. If you look closely in the first photo, you may be able to see how loose and snaggly they were.