Bluet shares her toys

It doesn't happen often, but occasionally Bluet takes an interest in Ilona - for instance, she is quite amused when Ilona smiles at her, or here, Bluet asked whether she could show Ilona her toys

Also, here are some more pictures from last weekend, Ilona just chillin', Bluet focussing on blowing bubbles, and some Ilona smiles

Walking in the state park

Bluet standing on a tree

Bluet spots a turtle, can you?

How to Slide

This Sunday we went on a very successful family trip to Brazos Bend State Park. We saw a Bird of Prey (injured), lots of alligators (apparently they are so safe, it is ok to fish whilst standing almost on top of them, judging by the behaviour of others), and some turtles.

After our picnic, Bluet showed Ilona how to slide

Here is Ilona watching, raptly

And Bluet's demonstration


1) Swing to build up momentum

2) release and slide

3) jump off the end