June 3, 2007

Suki loved this rug.

A sleepy Grace.

Playing together until Suki's had enough.

Mary came out to play a few songs on the piano.

Grace ran around helping her gorilla dance.

She had such a good time!

Aunt Melissa holds cousin Loralei while Aunt Tina holds Grace (and Mary's little duck, of course).

At the dinner table.

The three stages of Grandpa and Suki: 1. being held and only slightly aware.

2. Noticing Grandpa and being perfectly happy.

3. Hearing him speak and dissolving into tears.

Aunt Tina doesn't mind holding a sleeping Suki.

What a delicious cupcake!

A big hit of the day was the wading pool.

Uncle Vin holds Lucas as Loralei steps in. Grace, Sakura and John Leo get acclimated to the water.

That look just cracks me up!

Suki gets a kiss from Loralei.

On the porch, Aunt Tina gets ready to hand out some gifts.

Everyone is charmed by the wind up toys!

Tons of photos, I know, but this was really such an amazing afternoon. I couldn't resist.

Siblings and their children.

Two versions of a group shot.

Relaxing on the swing.

Grace plays with Aunt Tina.

June 2, 2007

Suki is delighted to meet Uncle Jeff's mom, Mrs. Murphy, at Melissa's bridal shower!

Grace was so absorbed in the music by Pink Martini.

Great Aunt Donna holds Sibonello while Great Aunt Dina hangs on to Suki.

Playing at the little table in the corner.

Aileen was a pro at getting Suki to sleep.

Dawn and Aunt Melissa have fun with Grace!

Cousins Kobey and Kenny try to calm Suki down while Aileen looks on.

A little quieter.

Looking up at her balloon.

Dawn swings Suki.

Suki's delighted.

April has a turn with Sook...

...then she's off to Aunt Tina!

Grace has had enough of all of this shower excitement and tries to get a little catnap in an out of the way spot.

With Aunt Kazumi and Sakura.

With shoes off, Grace tries to make some music of her own.

She's joined by Sakura...

...and then John Leo. These cousins had such a good time together.

After the shower, we had a fun party back at the room with Uncle Dominic, Kazumi, John and Sakura.

June 1, 2007

Grace in the morning.

Suki on the couch.

Over at Grandma's house, Suki plays with Aunt Cyndie.

Grace tries to make a phone call.

Helping Aunt Kazumi in the kitchen.

The whole group in the living room.

First taste of potato chips -- of course she loved them!

Checking out Suki's car seat.

May 31, 2007

Suki really has a thing with Grandpa's voice. As long as he's silent, she's fine but as soon as he speaks, she doesn't seem to know what to make of his deep voice.

Suki dropped the camera on the stone floor at Grandpa and Mary's house today. It was with these pictures of Grace looking out the door for the dog that I realized how bad the damage was.

Still looking at the dog.

Sakura sent rubber hair ties flying around the room as Grace watched and John Leo drew.

Grandpa gives Grace her first ride on the tractor.

Grace plays on the hillside with Sakura.

Suki and John Leo share a swing with Aunt Cyndie.

As you can guess, this photo with Aunt Tina was taken right after our trip to buy a new camera.

May 30, 2007

At a rest stop on our long drive to New York.

Dad hangs out with Suki...

...while Grace looks around.

Aunt Tina left crafts at Melissa's house for Sakura, John and Grace to do -- Grace got to make a monkey on a stick, which she just loved.

Aunt Kazumi and Suki.

Uncle Dominic and Aunt Kazumi have fun.

Suki meets John Leo.

Later at a restaurant, Sakura and Grace admire some table art.