Bouncy Tree

Alice and friend Annie took turns being "jumping monkeys" and frogs on the "bouncy tree" at Open Meadow School this evening after a picnic dinner. An ancient oak's branches swoop near the ground on the edge of the bluff a few blocks from our house, creating a perfect bouncing and climbing opportunity.

Alder's first meal!

OK, so it was my second meal, but I didn't really go for this rice cereal stuff too much the first time around. Well, different story today... Mom put it in front of me and before she could even bring the spoon to my mouth, I decided I would give it a go by myself. And what do you know, it worked! Eating is cool! I wonder when Dad will let me taste watermelon again though...that was sweet - no pun intended.
- Alder, 6 1/2 months

Happy Kids

If it looks like I'm happy, it's just that I smile ALL THE TIME. Well, if it makes the parents happy...
-Alder

Four Generations in Sunnyside

We had a great trip to Sunnyside yesterday with Grandma Judy to visit Grandma Peggy, Uncle Bob and Aunt Debbie, and cousin Seth and his boys Colby and Cooper. Here's the four generations of Johnson/Buffum shot.

It's summer break!

Alice and Clara enjoying melon and the kiddie pool in the front yard this afternoon. Mom's home for the summer, which means Dad gets to see the kids throughout the day in between work sessions!

Can we make strawberry shortcake for dessert? The strawberries match my shirt! - Alice

I like my sister's dolls.
- Alder