Ready for kindergarten

Crispin is beyond excited to start kindergarten (in a Waldorf school, kindergartens are mixed age.  Crispin gets to spend 3 years with a beloved teacher).  Here he is with the mug he painted.   He will use it at snack time.  Among other things, Crispin looks forward to being on a walk with his class, seeing me, asking his teacher for permission (this is part of his story), and coming to say hello to me.

Location : Volunteer Park Rd, Seattle, WA 98112,

Liam's olive dish

Liam has been keen to contribute to life in the home.  On several occasions recently,  when given a choice between a toy and a real object that he can share with a parent,  Liam has opted for the adult, utilitarian object.

He chose to paint this for my new, theoretical house.   We will likely eat many an olive, almond, and grape tomato on this tray.

Location : Address not available

Crispin at rest

New used costume found by Granmaxine and Liam at a consignment shop going out of business.   He dances about like a character from the nutcracker.

Location : 8021-8039 Maple Point Dr, Clinton, WA 98236,

Crispin in motion

Guess the costume.

Location : 3600-3698 Britzman Loop, Clinton, WA 98236,

Back to the zoo

The boys and I finished 8 weeks of camp yesterday.   To celebrate our week break before I teach a violin camp, we are at the zoo with their friend Lucas.   Lucas will stay with us tonight.

Location : 3600-3698 Britzman Loop, Clinton, WA 98236,

Crispin the mountain beaver

A playground I never knew about at the zoo.

Location : 4911 Fremont Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103,

Lucas visiting from England

Liam's friend Lucas is visiting from London.  His parents lived on Whidbey during the 2008-2009 school year.  Next year Lucas will be living in the Hague.

The boys are about 5 feet off the ground in this photo, on top of a play house at school.