We’ve been dancing with Nico and Olive since they were newborns. They love it and they’ve also learned to love certain songs, in particular Linus & Lucy by Vince Guaraldi.
This is what happens when we put it on. Yes, the cuteness level is off the charts I know.
(with Uncle Mark at a Dickens Christmas Fair)
Although I’ve always had a hard time getting in the holiday spirit when in warmer climates (sorry, snowmen and other xmas decorations just seem so tawdry wherever there are palm trees), the mild weather and being by the ocean was enjoyable.
Nico and Olive behaved like champs during the long drives (excluding the 3 hours in LA traffic on the first leg). Now that I’m a parent, I’m shocked to discover that there are not decent facilities for families off highways. The most you can hope for is a McDonald’s with a play area. Unfortunately, this meant introducing my babies to fast food too young.
With grandpa Alan and nanna. Olive digs for gold. Nico is sick of photographs.
Nico is not walking yet, but almost! She got a kick out of taking great-grandma Carolyn’s walker for a spin.
Staring at great-grandpa Ron
Sunset on the beach
With great-grandma Becca and cousin Anna.
Nico likes to walk. Olive likes to sit. A perfect match.