It was a busy and tiring weekend, with two playdates for each Arlo and Lucy. But we even got some swimming in, so I’d call it a success!
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Hot on Arlo's heels, Lucy celebrates turning 2 1/2 today!
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And shows off what a big girl she is by completing the monkey bars at Arlo's school.
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Arlo's house...
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... which he's defending against anyone and everyone who comes near. Which has led to issues.
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"Playing in the garden" before Mum has to leave for work.
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Happy that it's Friday afternoon!
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And here come Mum & Arlo, heading home on a tuk-tuk.
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Beautiful orchid!
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Showing off the giraffe that took two days to complete.
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Bubble beard!
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Arlo's constructed a giant condo in the kitchen.
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Swimming for Lucy. These days, she wants nothing to do with the lessons.
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Arlo tends to bring too much energy, too.
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Playdate with Arlo's friend Trins, and his younger sister Pim.
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On Sunday morning, Arlo built a car, complete with dash cam.
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Impromptu Sunday morning trip to Swensen's, to make use of our membership!
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Arlo is enjoying his bubble gum...
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... while Lucy is following in Mum and Granny Aki's footsteps, with Mint Chocolate Chip.
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Sunday lunch with Arlo's classmate Aynur, and Lucy's classmate Amalia.
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And despite everyone fatigue from the busy weekend, a dip in the pool on Sunday evening, too.
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No TV dinners for these two, so Washing Machine dinner will have to suffice.
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Enjoying the bubble bath!
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Monday morning milk....
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Starting the week off right.
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Lotus in full bloom.
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This pretty much sums up Lucy.
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Heading home in the tuk tuk again.
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Taking the annual family photos for Mum's visa renewal.
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This year was the hardest of all. Here, Lucy said, "I do mad face!"
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And in this bedroom shot, they both insisted on lying in the bed.
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Are both children in this photo?
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Arlo trying his hardest to block everyone else.
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Picking up the monkey after school, post-wardrobe change.
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Lounging around after a long day.
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Lucky Arlo & Lucy: dad got special mint chocolate ice cream on a stick!
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Is that where we read, Lucy?
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Latest shot of the avocado.
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More trampolining at Arlo's school.
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The pirate ship is over on the nursery side now.
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At school very early on Thursday morning for a meeting with Arlo's teacher, so they have the yard entirely to themselves!
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Having fun in Lucy's room ... but where's Lucy!?
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Meticulously drawing.
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Lucy's masterpiece.
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And practicing her modeling poses.
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Entertained by the new socks for P.E.
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See you next week!