To subscribe to Cranley Casa updates, please enter your email address:Delivered by FeedBurner Danae and Chris (and now Sophie Adei, Charlotte Grace, and Rowan Jiles ) live and play in Oakland, CA. Tumblr (3.0; @cranleycasa)http://www.cranleycasa.com/<p>This morning I indulged Sophie by making pancakes.  At the end of breakfast (Sophie and Chris has already left the table) I came out of the kitchen to the table with four more hot pancakes on my spatula.  What did I find?  Rowan had crawled out of her highchair and onto the table.  She was on all fours diving into the platter of pancakes!  When I shook my head and came forward she shook her head and retreated— almost backing off the table.  I quickly set down the spatula with four hot pancakes on it and grabbed her.  When I turned around, Charlotte, still in her highchair had grabbed the spatula and was flinging the spatula and pancakes everywhere!  Aahhhh….  And best of all, by the looks on their faces Charlotte and Rowan could not have been enjoying themselves more!</p>http://www.cranleycasa.com/post/17272693778http://www.cranleycasa.com/post/17272693778Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:04:14 -0800<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyliv7m6i31qznujjo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Peek-a-boo, I see you!</p>http://www.cranleycasa.com/post/16747626957http://www.cranleycasa.com/post/16747626957Sun, 29 Jan 2012 21:21:06 -0800<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lylionDgGq1qznujjo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Good morning!</p>http://www.cranleycasa.com/post/16747450308http://www.cranleycasa.com/post/16747450308Sun, 29 Jan 2012 21:17:10 -0800<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lylimdsErO1qznujjo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lylimdsErO1qznujjo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Aahh…I just love snuggling up to my sister’s feet!</p>http://www.cranleycasa.com/post/16747391648http://www.cranleycasa.com/post/16747391648Sun, 29 Jan 2012 21:15:47 -0800<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly9e99NRxo1qznujjo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly9e99NRxo1qznujjo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><strong>Birds of a different feather.</strong></p> <p>Our bird feeder has come alive with many beautiful birds.   Those pictures will be shared via other posts.  This post is about birds of a different feather.</p>http://www.cranleycasa.com/post/16351786583http://www.cranleycasa.com/post/16351786583Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:10:20 -0800<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly9e42CxaR1qznujjo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly9e42CxaR1qznujjo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly9e42CxaR1qznujjo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Chris using his christmas present - Pizzelle and Connoli Iron…</p>http://www.cranleycasa.com/post/16351684302http://www.cranleycasa.com/post/16351684302Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:07:11 -0800<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly9dyxM5lb1qznujjo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Sophie and Mommy Picnic.</p>http://www.cranleycasa.com/post/16351571780http://www.cranleycasa.com/post/16351571780Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:04:08 -0800sophie<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly9cysreeE1qznujjo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly9cysreeE1qznujjo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly9cysreeE1qznujjo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly9cysreeE1qznujjo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Remembering Christmas, 2011.</p>http://www.cranleycasa.com/post/16350856123http://www.cranleycasa.com/post/16350856123Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:42:26 -0800<span id="video_player_16350751343">[<a href="http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/download.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash" target="_blank">Flash 10</a> is required to watch video.]</span><script type="text/javascript">renderVideo("video_player_16350751343",'http://www.cranleycasa.com/video_file/16350751343/tumblr_ly9cpc2yUF1qznujj',400,225,'poster=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_ly9cpc2yUF1qznujj_frame1.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_ly9cpc2yUF1qznujj_frame2.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_ly9cpc2yUF1qznujj_frame3.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_ly9cpc2yUF1qznujj_frame4.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_ly9cpc2yUF1qznujj_frame5.jpg')</script><br/><br/><p>Finding their rhythm.</p>http://www.cranleycasa.com/post/16350751343http://www.cranleycasa.com/post/16350751343Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:39:30 -0800<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly632ohPlF1qznujjo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><blockquote> <p>Tears are the silent language of grief</p> </blockquote> <p>-Voltaire</p> <p>We have lost friends recently. In our thoughts, a sadness lingers for the memory of those we knew and loved.  </p> <p>Rest in peace friends.  Thank you for showing us how to treat this life as a treasure. May we continue to honor you in life by living in your example.  </p>http://www.cranleycasa.com/post/16246387875http://www.cranleycasa.com/post/16246387875Sat, 21 Jan 2012 13:16:00 -0800Sophie: Daddy, I need my computer. Can you get it for me?<br /> Daddy: What? Why do you think you need a computer?<br /> Sophie: Because I think its time that I make a picture of darling on the computer.http://www.cranleycasa.com/post/16230175351http://www.cranleycasa.com/post/16230175351Sat, 21 Jan 2012 08:17:45 -0800sophie words<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwglshdaYw1qznujjo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Holidays - Sophie 2011</p>http://www.cranleycasa.com/post/14459908844http://www.cranleycasa.com/post/14459908844Mon, 19 Dec 2011 08:29:04 -0800<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwgl9meRLW1qznujjo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Holidays - 2011</p>http://www.cranleycasa.com/post/14459520010http://www.cranleycasa.com/post/14459520010Mon, 19 Dec 2011 08:17:45 -0800<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwgl8rYPJK1qznujjo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Rowan - Holidays 2011</p>http://www.cranleycasa.com/post/14459503238http://www.cranleycasa.com/post/14459503238Mon, 19 Dec 2011 08:17:14 -0800<span id="video_player_12197436331">[<a href="http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/download.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash" target="_blank">Flash 10</a> is required to watch video.]</span><script type="text/javascript">renderVideo("video_player_12197436331",'http://www.cranleycasa.com/video_file/12197436331/tumblr_ltzljnUxlw1qznujj',400,225,'poster=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_ltzljnUxlw1qznujj_r1_frame1.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_ltzljnUxlw1qznujj_r1_frame2.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_ltzljnUxlw1qznujj_r1_frame3.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_ltzljnUxlw1qznujj_r1_frame4.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_ltzljnUxlw1qznujj_r1_frame5.jpg')</script><br/><br/><p>Sophie’s first house - Trick or Treat!</p>http://www.cranleycasa.com/post/12197436331http://www.cranleycasa.com/post/12197436331Tue, 01 Nov 2011 07:57:23 -0700<span id="video_player_12197232325">[<a href="http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/download.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash" target="_blank">Flash 10</a> is required to watch video.]</span><script type="text/javascript">renderVideo("video_player_12197232325",'http://www.cranleycasa.com/video_file/12197232325/tumblr_ltzl4eAnbL1qznujj',400,225,'poster=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_ltzl4eAnbL1qznujj_r1_frame1.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_ltzl4eAnbL1qznujj_r1_frame2.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_ltzl4eAnbL1qznujj_r1_frame3.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_ltzl4eAnbL1qznujj_r1_frame4.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_ltzl4eAnbL1qznujj_r1_frame5.jpg')</script><br/><br/><p>Quick Sis, They are not looking!</p>http://www.cranleycasa.com/post/12197232325http://www.cranleycasa.com/post/12197232325Tue, 01 Nov 2011 07:48:14 -0700<span id="video_player_12197218479">[<a href="http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/download.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash" target="_blank">Flash 10</a> is required to watch video.]</span><script type="text/javascript">renderVideo("video_player_12197218479",'http://www.cranleycasa.com/video_file/12197218479/tumblr_ltzl37lRot1qznujj',400,225,'poster=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_ltzl37lRot1qznujj_r1_frame1.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_ltzl37lRot1qznujj_r1_frame2.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_ltzl37lRot1qznujj_r1_frame3.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_ltzl37lRot1qznujj_r1_frame4.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_ltzl37lRot1qznujj_r1_frame5.jpg')</script><br/><br/><p>Quick Sis, they are not looking.  (BTW, Charlotte is the daisy and Rowan is the sunflower)</p>http://www.cranleycasa.com/post/12197218479http://www.cranleycasa.com/post/12197218479Tue, 01 Nov 2011 07:47:00 -0700<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/3TecApeiO4E?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Big Sister Duty Calls</p>http://www.cranleycasa.com/post/12016110437http://www.cranleycasa.com/post/12016110437Thu, 27 Oct 2011 18:55:29 -0700<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ylTuWox-kdA?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Twins Giggling</p>http://www.cranleycasa.com/post/11990976042http://www.cranleycasa.com/post/11990976042Thu, 27 Oct 2011 07:16:40 -0700<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/jcVlkP3rm7M?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Big Eyes.  Little Arms.</p>http://www.cranleycasa.com/post/11939061101http://www.cranleycasa.com/post/11939061101Tue, 25 Oct 2011 21:24:32 -0700