Ava and her ice cream

Okay, okay, so these pictures are REALLY old. Josh took them sometime this summer. I've been meaning to blog more often, but, well, life gets busy. You know how it is. So, anyway, it's pretty much an unwritten rule that you can't be a Solar if you don't like ice cream. And if you're 2 years old and your name is Ava, you will also make a huge mess with said ice cream.

Silly Songs

If you don't have kids, but have thought about it, this (in my opinion) is a good endorsement for them. To quote John C. Reilly in Step Brothers, Max, I think you have the voice of "Jesus mixed with Fergie" :)



And if you're curious, this song comes from the BEST kids cd ever. Kimya Dawson's "Alphabutt" album.

1 Hour With Lia

The other day, Max & Ava were at pre-school, and mommy was laying down to take a nap. I decided to grab my camera and follow little Lia around for awhile. Here is what I saw.

She likes to read books.

She also likes to grab her favorite blankies...

and go night night in uncomfortable, and random places.

After nap, she'll then carry the blankies all over the house.

Lia also likes to grab any juice cup and drink, no matter who's it is.

and she'll go night night standing up as well :)

more napping.

Yo Gabba Gabba Dancey Dance Mat time!

I love you, baby!

Solarisms: Happy Napping

I believe the term 'happy napping' came about when Ava was a baby. One day when she was going down for a nap, Max and I told her, "Goodnight Ava. Happy napping!" And now it's something we say all the time.

Max and Ava love to jump in the crib with Lia when she wakes up from her nap.

Dropping in...

So, Jenny has neglected her blog for far too long now. I just can't take it any longer. It's been 2 weeks since she's posted anything...so...here are a few images I snapped of my kiddos today. Enjoy!

Solarisms: You're not coming up until you give me a kiss...

It's amazing to me how family culture is born. And how much kids love repetition and will grab hold of any random moment and turn it into a family tradition. One day, a long time ago, I raced up the stairs and shut the gate before the kids could past. I demanded, "You're not coming up until you give me a kiss!" And it's now such a common thing around our house, that I can't even remember when a kiss wasn't expected as payment for opening the gate. Nowadays, it's Max and Ava demanding kisses to open the gate. Every time we come home, they race up the stairs and stand waiting, lips puckered. I have to admit it makes me smile...