What We're Reading

It is well-documented that Mabel is a big reader. Her favorite at the moment is 'In My Tree', about an owl, and it comes with an owl finger puppet sewn right into the book, if you can believe that. Mabel calls it 'May May owl book' and its whereabouts are a constant topic of conversation. As in, "May May owl book, are you?" (When the owl book isn't immediately visible.) Or, "Owl book, please." (When she wants you to read the owl book to her.) This weekend she has been referring to herself as 'May May Hanna', and was understanding that we all had the same last name: Mommy Hanna? yes! Daddy Hanna? yes! Hammy (Hamlet) Hanna? yes! Owl Book Hanna? Ummm ... sure, why not!

Hair, Hair!

Regular followers of The Nugget Chronicles are aware that our titular heroine did not, for quite some time, have much hair to speak of. Those days are gone, my friends. Look at all the gorgeous blondey curls! Is a proper haircut far behind? My dad had very blond, curly hair when he was a baby and was called Puddin' Head for years as a result. We may be looking at Puddin' Head Hanna, the Sequel.

The Big 0-2

Mabel is two! I'm a little tardy with the post, but nonetheless we have a very grown-up girl in the house. She spent the day having breakfast at home with us, then at school with her pals. I made cupcakes (devil's food with vanilla buttercream and sprinkles) and took them in for a surprise after lunch. Mabel got two birthday crowns, a watering can shaped like a dolphin, stickers and a new book with an owl finger puppet. ("May May owl book!") And we've been having a great weekend helping her celebrate ... out for bagels this morning, some good hang time in the backyard pool, learning how to wash our hands at the big sink, lounging with Elmo and reading books. Here's a photo montage of our activities. Happy Birthday, Mabel! (Or, to quote the birthday girl, "Happy May May!")