February Update

We realize that this is old news now, but we did get to celebrate Paul's birthday with him. Bubby made dewlicious cupcakes, but struggled with the frosting process, as you can see. She bakes just a well as Babsy, but her decorative efforts need a little refining. Of course, when it comes to cream cheese icing with orange juice and zest, isn't the proper ratio a teaspoon of icing per bite of cupcake? Happy Birthday, Paul.



As those who follow Jodie's blog will know by now, we had a play date last night with Kado, Zachy, and Sam. Sam is so cute and never even whimpered when his Mom left. I was so impressed. He ran out of gas and took a short nap part way through our play date. He has the most delicious round head, sprouting crop of hair (which I am told has been cut a couple of times already!) and cute little curling ears. A very sweet boy. In the photo, Bubby is considered trying to help him out with a little formula, but once it was prepared he was absolutely insulted at the offering. It just didn't have the correct taste and feel to his pallet and lips.



Zach and Kado insisted that I would not be allowed to take their pictures. Of course, I just waited for my opportunities. Unfortunately, when forced to take them unobtrusively, one doesn't get much in the way of smiles, and sometimes the pictures are out of focus. But I did get the pictures.



We played with the PlayMobil stuff for quite awhile, enjoyed cupcakes, played a little golf, and then read Bubby's politically correct version of Black Sambo. All in all, a fun evening for a couple of out of practice grandparents.

Now we are all tuned up for Andrew's arrival on Saturday. He telephoned his Bubby earlier this weekend and together they worked out the timetable for his arrival. He is coming after swimming lessons on Saturday. I hope we can keep him entertained. We were hoping for some sunshine which would allow outside activities, but there is rain in the forecast. We'll have lots of fun just being together. He knows how to play Old Maid!

Buboppy