Spencer Elizabeth is now 5. Wow, what a year it has been.
We had a simple party, with a few of her friends from school and the neighborhood.
Highlights: Pinata busting, Silk dying, and lunch with friends.
5 year old team: Spencer, Eva, Sophia
Valentina is one serious 2-year old.
Sasha gives the Pinata a whack!
The spoils.
Jenna surveys the final state.
The little guy surprised me this week, by asking me to put his helmet on, so he could “feet-skate”. It fit perfectly and he likes it.
Getting the footwork down.
We were joined by the spirit and form of a new fairie this morning. A yearly gift that comes into our home, 5-year birthday fairy is a warm addition.
I was able to get her to pose for the camera. However I haven’t caught her flying (yet). She outstretches her white wings and can fly around our home, visiting the many friends homes where fairies are welcome.
We had Spencer’s #5 birthday party. Daddie was called to make the cake.
As been the pattern for the last year, used the Art of Simple Food by Alice Waters for the recipe for the cake, and the frosting.
Innovated on the strawberry frosting.
The fog has descended into the bay area, and we’re lighting our pumpkins. Team project.
Spencer’s pumpkin
Testing ‘em out
The final product, below
As of late, a few new friends have shown themselves. It is nice to have a place in a community, any community.
We have met folks at our school, in our neighborhood, in our networks, and in our work. Our family has visited, and our animal friends are all around.
Look who came in the window today:
Reminds me of the singing that Spencer does almost anytime we drive along (to-from school, on a trip to Oregon, or anywhere)
Squirrel Nutkin
with your coat so brown
Prettiest Squirrel,
in Nutkin Town
We checked out the north shore of Lake Tahoe in recent days. It was about 55 degrees, water temperature similar, perhaps cooler.
Very nice, glassy day, with little breeze. Few folks, a few dogs running around, which is always nice on a public beach (but not necessarily allowed).
This time, we hung out for several hours, running, getting dirty, washing our hands. Spencer made a beautiful cake, and Rogue too. His was washed away by the ripples made from a boat, and sister’s gentle guidance.
Long live the lake. May blue continue.
So, we found out loud and clear…..Goldie was a Rooster…so he went to live with the hens, on a chicken farm in Petaluma.
Rogue, Spencer, Mommie, and Jenna journeyed out to drop him off. Behold, two new chicks arrive to fill up the spot Goldie-Rosie vacated.
Welcome Zinnia, Welcome Zoom.
Shine on Spencer!
Transforming shirt into skirt, bringing on a style of our own.
Mommie got Rogue and Spencer a like-a-bike, adding a new dimension to our play.
Rays of light beam over the little guy as he plots his course.