Happy happy 28 months!

It seems we've made our official transition here into fall, and we're trying to sync ourselves with the cooler, wetter weather that's recently come in.

Paloma's making lots of full sentences in English, Spanish, and, um, Spanglish! In case you didn't know, school starts at age three here, and Paloma would have to pick up the regional Catalan language. Yes, a third language! Amazingly, I've seen lots of multilingual children do this successfully here, so it will be interesting to see all that language development happening in the future.

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Peas and pasta for lunch. Yes for the veggies!

While it was still warm, we took advantage and hit the beach. Paloma took a wave like a champ.

We took a few trips outside Barcelona her and there. The wonders you see traveling via train.

I sometimes have leftover rice that we take to our local park to feed the pigeons. She loves chucking it at these city flockers.

We also went to Montserrat with Pau and company (separate post, maybe). She just laughs at all the silly things he does.

Ah, have I told you how she likes to dress herself now? Is it a girl thing? I call this look "urban rose".

 At her playgroup, I'm told she really enjoys sitting down and creating art pieces.

Okay, I'll admit it...I'm thrilled about that. You cookie cut that playdough, girl!

Paloma enjoys an occasional treat. Churros - yum!

 She looks so munchkin-like here. Jumping is still so fun!

 And now, for a rare video appearance, a short clip for your listening and viewing pleasure. Paloma sings "Teddy Bear" and "Tomorrow" while eating ice cream. Hope you can tolerate a messy face!