5.14.2013

happy retro mother's day

This vid is not from Mother's Day. It's from August or September of 1978. There is a very cute baby in it, and a very happy mama. The baby is me. The mama is my mama—Lil's Granmary. And I'm pretty sure this is one of the only time my mom and I appear on film together. So this post is less for sharing and more for posterity.


5.10.2013

california calling, pt. 2


Eh, ya know. .. just enjoying a sparkling rosè, watching some surfers... the usual. ..


This next installment takes us south to San Diego for the second leg of our journey. We spent a few sunny days on the beach, and spent an overcast Saturday at Legoland California. I was hoping we would be able to take Lil to the San Diego Zoo or Sea World, but she was battling pink eye for a few days, so we stayed close to our home base. Mostly we just lounged on the terrace, basked in the sun, and enjoyed the oceanfront view.


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insane cuteness

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super insane cuteness

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post-nap yogurt, beachside

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beautiful Beco baby at Legoland


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aboard the Legoland tour boat

and one more of Baby Sista. Just cuz.

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5.03.2013

california calling, pt. 1.

We took our first trip as a family of four last month, and despite a weary plane ride, it was a joy. I don't know if it's just being out of Brooklyn, or if California really is a golden land of happiness and sunshine, but we all enjoyed ourselves. No one more than Lil, of course. Our first stop was Santa Cruz, where we surprised Uncle Jeremy, Josie and Liam (Aunt Sarah knew we were coming). Daddy has footage of how we completely shocked Josie, and I hope to swipe in from him soon enough. In the mean time, I have some amazing photos that I didn't take (Dada had camera duty this trip), all ready to share. I honestly cannot share them all at once because they are so beautiful I might just slap someone. So we'll do little bites.


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Lil became a sand worshiper

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queuing up for Lil's first amusement park ride, Bulgy the Whale

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with cousin Josie on the flying dragons

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riding again with Mama

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happy dance for sprinkle time

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girls gleefully getting sprinkled upon in the garden

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the wet look

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I just caaaaaann't with this girl.

(And thank you to Eban for capturing Lil's loveliness... and you even got one or two decent shots of her mama too, which we know can be a challenge!)