Our (stuffed) pet dauchshund

We are back now

The girls were so happy to see their pets, although the love is somewhat coolly requited on the other side. Cats are not so much into public displays of affection.

Best 99c toy of all time -- big bouncy balls

Matching kid swings, although one is a little suspicious of the Olympic credo of "Higher, Faster, Farther"

And after all that fun, a reward of a cupcake.

Getting the girls back after being away for a week was nice, and we took them to the library as well as their favorite supermarket where they could sample things, from the edible to the not so edible.

Piano

Modern confectionary design

Babies new bookcase

Grandpa was visiting over the long weekend, and assembled a very heavy bookcase for the girls ever expanding book collection. It weights 65 lbs, so is rugged enough for the twins to play on it too.

Both of them liked sitting inside of it after it was assembled, but we'll move it to their room, and fill it up with their books, so this is the last chance for their bookcase jungle gym.

We made a shrimp biryani a few days ago as well. It looks nicer than it tasted -- seafood is tricky for casserole style preparations.