The "cookies" Rosalie made above also feature googly eyes. I should totally use this idea for my final project at culinary school.
Besides having cutting-edge cooking ideas, Rosalie also has a knack for picking out birthday presents for her friends when she goes to birthday parties. I just ask her, "What do you think so-and-so would like for their birthday?" and she says, "She likes Thomas the Train. We should get her a train." or "He really likes Batman. Let's get something with Batman on it." That level of noticing and remembering is really cool to see, plus it makes shopping at toy stores much easier. Michael and I were talking about it today at lunch, and Rosalie said, "Daddy, what kind of animal do you like?" And Michael said, "I like birds." So Rosalie remarked, "For your second birthday we can get you a bird."
The other day she asked me, "What number will you be on your next birthday?" I told her my upcoming age, and she said, "Wow, that's really tall."
Because Rosalie's really into outer space, Michael started showing her the night sky through binoculars. She loved it, so he got her a child-size pair from work (they have his work logo on them--they go into swag bags. Great marketing idea). She loves them.
Sometimes upside down and backwards is an option.
She also continues to enjoy riding her bike. Here are some shots from a recent trip to the elementary school playground with Daddy.
