Friday, November 21, 2008

Hangin' with the Nielsens

From Magdalene and Edmund

On Tuesday and Thursday mornings I walk across Trastevere and spend some time with two of my favorite babies (although one is getting to be quite a grown up little girl) -- Magdalene and Edmund Nielsen! Under the guise of helping Melinda sneak in a few hours of uninterrupted research, I ever so willingly sing Ring around the Rosie, read Mother Goose rhymes, enjoy the squish of play doh between my fingers and play with Edmund's cheeks and toes because they are too cute to be left alone.

A couple weeks ago, two things happened: 1. I brought my camera with me, and 2. Magdalene learned how to do somersaults. This turned into a prime opportunity for a photo shoot. We discovered that not only could Magdalene have a future as a tumbler...

From Magdalene and Edmund

but she also LOVES having her picture taken!

From Magdalene and Edmund

I put together an album complete with giggles, somersaults and more silly pictures. Enjoy!