Bollywood

London has a new favorite show, and it's not Dora the Explorer. It's an Indian film, Bride and Prejudice, actually. Maybe it's due to our lack of normal TV programming and appropriate DVDs for anyone under the age of sixteen. Or maybe London has some very unique tastes in her entertainment choices. Whatever it is, she LOVES it. In fact, she's been asking for 'Mr. Coley' throughout the day. (He isn't even a main character, but the subject of one of the songs). James was very confused when she kept asking for Mr. Coley after dinner last night. Maybe I should invest in some basic cable...

Taking the Plunge

So last night after church a young member of our congregation was baptized (We are so excited for you Raigan!). It was your normal procession of events, declaration of intent to be baptized, prayer, singing, and then the baptism itself. However, at the end, (after the clapping) and during the final prayer (when everyone is gathered in a circle, hands interlocked), my daughter (who fortunately was in the back of the auditorium) was yelling at the top of her lungs "want water NOW!!" over and over again. Granted, an almost two year old wouldn't grasp the significance of the baptistery; all she knew is she wanted in. We tried not to create too much distraction as we left with her continuing her request for her swimsuit and her need for water now.
How wonderful would it be that every one's response after hearing the good news of our Savior yelled "Want water NOW!"!

Motivation

I had meant to start my blog with some great explanation of why I was starting a blog (which is to record and share all the precious moments of London's life that I felt were getting lost due to my lack of scrapbooking skills), but then I realized that while I was trying to come up with some great introduction, that many special and funny moments were going by, so I just jumped right in. So even though this blog's beginnings are rough and a bit unpolished, I am just happy that they are there to share with those we love. Oh, and if you are wondering where the name came from, it's twofold. It was the original name of my 'designer' burp cloths that have taken a momentary (and long) hiatus and it also, and more importantly, describes the reason behind the blogging. I LOVE spending time with London. I know these times of dress-up and baby dolls, and yes, little tea parties won't last forever and I want to record every precious moment. God has truly blessed me with my family and I want not only to remember the times we spend together, but give Him thanks, every day, for the wonderful gifts that they are. I will always cherish having tea with London.

Pizza Parlor

London tenderly placing sauce on each pizza.


"Aargh Cheese!"


More Cheese...

Waiting patiently for the pizzas to cook (she sat down and put the tray on herself before I had even closed the oven).

One of London's favorite (and messiest) activities is cooking, and one of her favorite things to 'cook' are mini pizzas. I don't know if its the horrified look on my face when she is slinging red, 'Shout Out' repelent pizza sauce around, or if its when she's covering everything within a two foot radius with shredded mozzerella cheese. Whichever it is, she LOVES it, and she actually eats what she's made. Then there's me, trying to be the good, domestic, health conscious mother adding things (secretly) to the pizza sauce like pureed spinach-just to give London (and my ego) that extra little boost. But alas, all this was in vain when I realized during our latest pizza making experiment that the cheese wasn't actually cheese. In fact, it didn't even smell like cheese. In my attempts to be thrifty at the grocery store, I had picked up the cheese that was almost two whole dollars less - without reading the fine print on the package. Imitation cheese, it's not made with anything natural, not even milk. I didn't even know that was possible. And I swear that it smells exactly like the baby wipes I just bought-very disconcerning. James just attributes it to my crazy overly sensitive pregnancy hormones. But no matter how strong and perceptive my sense of smell has become, food and toiletry items should not be confused.

I bet you'll never guess which one London did (as if the cheese hanging out of her mouth in a previous picture didn't give it away).

Friends

Ali and London enjoying the cool weather in the playhouse!

Maya

Mrs. 'Fix It'

London has recently discovered her father's unique gift for 'fixing' things(she has observed him building and fixing her playhouse downstairs this last month). So, with her own set of plastic tools in hand she has been fixing everything. Walls, eletrical outlets(when I'm not looking), chairs, doors, her friend Ali, and most recently the dog. For those of you who haven't heard, we adopted a new dog from the animal shelter. After taking care of a few medical problems (one of which was a large leg-like tumor), Maya has become a beloved member of the family. London decided she was going to 'fix' her and her ouchie with her tools, repeatedly. I can't imagine a more patient and sweet dog; I can't help but wonder if she is as grateful about her 'rescue' from the pound as she was two months ago!