Great Grandma Steimel

On our recent trip to Kansas, Cate got to play with her Great Grandma Steimel. Here is one of her day.

For some inexplicable reason, the rest of the photos won't load right now. But, trust me, we had fun!

Cate's Trip to the Omaha Zoo

About two weeks ago, Cate and I went with a group of our friends to the Omaha Zoo. She had a blast! Here are a few of my favorite photos of the trip:

1. Cate at the petting zoo. She wasn't too sure about petting the goat, despite Aliya and Elijah's insistence that he was quite soft.

 2. Cate sitting in the Hippo statue. She is looking angry here, but actually she was "talking" to her friends. 

 3. Cate pressed up against the glass in the monkey exhibit. I think she liked how the swung from tree to tree.

 4. Cate at the giant aquarium. This was her FAVORITE part of the zoo. We are thinking we might do an "under the sea" cake for her first birthday since she wanted to stay in there forever. 

 5. Here is most of our intrepid group near the end of the day. From Front, Cate, Aliya, Gloria with baby Tovah (not pictured, but in the stroller), Essie and Colleen. I think Elijah and Jordan were already off ahead of us.

 6. A Very Sleepy Girl. The Zoo was so much fun we'll have to go again soon!

Springapalooza

On Saturday we had an outdoor picnic/party (with a festive name, see above) for my department. I didn't remember to take any photos, but here is one that someone else snapped of us. We had a blast enjoying the beautiful spring weather outdoors and the good company of our many Nebraska friends.

Can you believe Cate is almost one? Nope, I don't believe it either.

Easter Basket Joy

Cousins - Easter Weekend, 2011

April 2011 - Cate's first Easter

A few new adventures

It is a bit hard to tell in this photo, but Chaz bought Cate a new bubble machine for the bath tub. It attaches to the bathtub wall and blows bubbles at her while she bathes. She loves it. Bubbles make every bath better.

Here you can see the bubble machine better. This is also Cate giving us a "seriously, stop washing my hair" look.

 It has been a typical Nebraska spring here - some days cold and rainy, other days 50 and sunny. We take every opportunity to get outside for family walks at night. Thankfully, last night was one of those nice nights, so we headed out. It was really bright, and Cate refused to wear either a sun bonnet or her sun glasses. But, she actually wanted to wear Dad's hat. She wore it for 10 min, until we turned the corner and the sun was blocked by her stroller's sun visor. I find this photo hilarious. 

Final update (with out a picture) - Cate's food selection has increased dramatically in the last few weeks to include a fair amount of "adult food". She now eats spaghetti, grilled cheese sandwiches, cooked beans and guacamole in addition to her normal foods. I can't believe how fast she is growing! Just under a month and a half until she is 1!