Tuesday, December 20, 2005

6 months 3 weeks - Santa Paws Comes to Town


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We are slowly becoming a family again. My sister Ainsley, who has been taking care of our dog Hayden since we've been "outsed" from our San Francisco home, went on vacation this week. This means that Hayden came down the hill from Tahoe to stay with us! We were very excited! And, wouldn't you know, that Santa Paws arrived at the local pet food store just a few days later - definitely good timing.

So, the girls, already dressed up in winter celebration, Hayden and I wandered down during a break in the rainy weather for a picture with good 'ole Santa Paws. Hayden does really well walking on the side of the stroller. Although she'd like to wander, the stroller is sturdy enough to keep her little jerks contained without derailing the stroller or sending it off-course.

The girls continue to do well with their solids. Bananas are a real treat and Ava has adapted the habit of impersonating a little bird, opening up her mouth super wide when she sees the spoon. Tina is still learning - her tongue, always rolled up all fat and slightly sticking out, still gets in the way. If we can get her to open her mouth wide enough, the rest (pushing the food back and swallowing) is a cinch.

We can hardly believe they are almost 7 months old!!