Hello again...

Yes, we're still here. Yes, we're all doing well. Yes, Imogen is growing every day (too quickly). Yes, we're busy.

We're off to Heron Lake for Imme's first boat ride this weekend. But here's something to keep you busy in the mean time.

Sweeeeet potato!

We saw some animals at the zoo
(Hi Leslie!).

Birthday brunch at Farm & Table.

 

 Paloma likes writing letters to Imogen. 

I met this guy at Wildlife West Nature Park
(yep, I like my new job).
(And, yes, his tongue really does feel like sandpaper.)

The girls are learning to play together. 

We have a new job and a new baby, but this is what's really keeping us busy:

So proud...

We have been busy!

We have been away from the blog for a long time - sorry about that. It has been busy around here! 

Instead of writing a lot, we are just going to bombard you with a bunch of photos from the last month or so. 

Paloma loves to make art

She made a special birthday present for Auntie Kristin. 

Learning to "sew."

Deep in concentration

Every day, she loves to come home from school, put on her art smock, and paint. 

Busy in her studio. 

Paloma Brandenburg. Watercolour on paper. 2012. 

Art in action!

Grandma and Grandpa came to visit

We went on a road trip and visited the Valley of Fires and White Sands. 

About to adventure off into the Valley of Fires. 

Vast volcanic plains...

Little adventurer at White Sands. 

At the end of the hike, we camped amongst the dunes. 

Dune climbing with an extra load. 

Paloma catching up to Grandma and Grandpa. 

Enjoying the cool evening air. 

The happy campers. 

Not enjoying the cool morning air. 

Mum/Grandma trekking back to the car - hiking
is much easier when it's not 100 degrees!

Plus, we spent some time hanging out in Albuquerque. 

Getting to know one another. 

Enjoying a glass of wine at the concert in the BioPark. 

And Grandmommy and Grandaddy came down from Taos to visit.

Getting to know one another. 

Imogen has been growing up

She loves to talk!

And she loves to smile.

The cutest smile ever!

Plus, it has been hot hot hot. 

Little girl sleeping on another hot day. 

And the big kids like to take an afternoon nap to beat the heat too. 

Oh, and I got a new job...

I started working at the Natural History Museum last week. It's keeping us all very busy. 

How I feel when I think about two kids + new job + Howard going on the river for a week....

Luckily, we have Paloma to keep things in line. 

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Dear Nana Turner,

Happy birthday! I'm sorry we couldn't make it to your party but I hope you have a good time anyway. 

Mama told me the other day that we share a name, and then we found out that I share some hobbies with you too. I love popping bubble wrap too!!!!!

Save me some birthday cake for my next visit!

Love, 

Paloma Lois xxx

Little Lois in action....

Our three girls

Semilla is getting to know our new baby too, although I'm not sure that Imogen really likes it. 

Luckily, she has her big sister there to take care of her... 

... and give her kisses.

Howdy, dudey

Every young cowgirl needs a cowgirl hat. 

And knee-high socks. 

Rock-a-bye-baby

"Gentle, Papa. Gentle."

"Remember that?"

Here we go again...

Imogen is nearly three weeks old. She doesn't look so much like Paloma anymore, and we're discovering that they have very different personalities. 

Contemplating her new world

Snuggled up like big sister

I remember all of these diapers (nappies)!

Hanging out with Papa

Big sister in action

Little sister in action

Spring has sprung, and we have also been busy in the vegetable garden. Unfortunately, Howard's paternity leave has now come to an end and the work in the garden has slowed down a little...

Getting the garden beds ready for another bumper year of veges. 

Fruit on Paloma's plum tree - hooray!