Isabel's Visit

Isabel and her Mommy came to visit. Rachael had really missed Isabel and was so excited that she would be visiting and sleeping over. What a busy couple of days it was with getting Daddy and Rachael packed up for their trip South and getting the new car. Good thing Isabel's Mommy came and whipped us all into shape. Thanks for all your help. And please come again! We promise to treat you right the next time.

Here are Rachael and Isabel playing in the backyard. They were very keen on collecting bugs and leaves in their bug houses. Isabel's Mommy taught them how to turn over stones to find the really good ones.

The gelato shop is Rachael's favorite spot in town. She chose chocolate and strawberry this time. She usually picks smurf and cake batter, which end up being so sweet she can't finish them and then turns and eats my selections. This time Isabel and Rachael decided to eat most of my gelato in addition to their own. It was worth it to watch them giggle and share.

We got to meet with the Mom and Tots club at the park. It is hard to believe how big all of the kids have gotten. They enjoyed playing hide and seek and walking near the lake. Elizabeth brought cake in celebration of Isabel's sibling who is due to arrive at the end of October. How we look forward to meeting her or him.

And of course all of the above photos were taken and orgainized by Isabel's Mommy, check them out at, makesthree.blogspot.com

Art Class

Rachael and Conner had a playdate today. We met at the park despite the cold temperature then headed to an art/music class. They got to make crowns, dance and imagine traveling across the country, and paint a house. Conner excelled in the house painting. We hope to hire him this summer to work on our house.

 

Rock Climbing

There was a community fair this weekend. What fun. Candy at every table, bouncy houses, and rock climbing. Here she is ready to go vertical.

Tandem

She sure looks sweet, upon the seat, of a bicycle built for two. Actually she is quite the back seat driver. Dada, go faster. Dada, watch where you are going.

Making Cupcakes

Rachael needed chocolate cupcakes with green frosting. St. Patrick's day is right around the corner so why not?

Gym

Another semester of gym classes comes to an end. Where does the time go? This class is great for developing listening skills, the ability to take turns, and confidence. The first one being the hardest.

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I Got Skills!

How many of you can do this?