Stella Luna, redux

We went to Stella Luna a month ago -- no, six weeks! It took two adults (Pamela and I), and we managed a fractured 20-minute visit before we had to pack up and leave. We didn't drive the other patrons from the place with screaming and running-about, but had we stayed another 10 minutes, it might well have come to that. (Civilizing them does take time!)

However, I am pleased to report that today's foray into The Civilized World was much more... civilized!

Also a tad more leisurely. We were able to drink our bottles (mine in the form of a large latte!), and eat our snack...

and charm the other patrons, two of whom were moved to come over and commend your tots on their most excellent cafe behaviour!

Charming, well-behaved, and just plain old adorable. They did very well this morning! I think this whole 'civilizing' thing is beginning to take hold.

Happy Hallowe'en!

First things first: Get those kids into their costumes!

Sophie...

Maeve...

Fenna...

and Nate.

The Big Kids, Dries...

Addie...

and Nora joined in, too!

These three seem pretty happy to see each other again, don't they?

A quiet moment in the kitchen for the big girls.

Nate the Bear. Of the cute, rather than the ferocious, variety.

We knew there had to be at least one of these, from someone, this evening. Maeve's was loud and heartfelt ... but also brief.

Sophie enjoys her costume!

What a cute group, though I did  mean to get another shot with the dads. Ooops!

Happy Hallowe'en.

Happy party!

Happy kids.

Thanks for coming everyone, and making it such a fun evening.

Maeve and Nate Love to Laugh

The whole point of this game was to laugh. Run and laugh. Stomp and laugh. Fall and laugh. Okay, so one fall needed a moment's comforting before the laughter started again. But really, it's all about the laughing.