Fancy!

even though she’s STILL AWAKE, this is pretty cute: giving Raggedy Ann a blanket and a kiss goodnight.

somebody’s not very tired tonight…

How many times in a row can an almost 22-month-old go up a ladder and down a slide? The answer is, I’m not sure—I lost count at around 12.

Jumping in the bounce house at the beach club on Labor Day

drawing with Papa

Talking about the things they see in one of Jane’s favorite books, in which a little girl’s papa pushes her so high on the swing that she can see a giraffe, then two little boys playing checkers on the roof of a building, then a mountain climber reaching the peak, then an airplane, and finally, an alien in a rocket ship that the little girl high fives.

working hard on her swing

bouncing on the balance beam

Up up up!

Our ball girl is at it again! (The “stretching” segment of this video is a reference to her liking to mimic our stretching before playing, which is hilarious.)

Jane’s first trip to the downtown library (unfortunately she was hungry so she’s a little whiney when she’s pointing to the foods in this book, and I’m trying to speak quietly since we’re in the library!)

Swinging like a monkey.

Walking the balance beam in gym class this morning.

Blowing kisses to Grandma!

Harmonica chase