Wow! Haven't written here in a while. Is anyone still out there? Thought I'd add a recent picture. Lucy is all about coziness, lying in her crib as long as possible snuggling with her animals and blanket. She is also into bugs- especially bumble bees and catepillars. Theodore is a genius at building things from legos and what-not. Very creative

Ode to Fuzzy the Caterpillar

Oh, Fuzzy the caterpillar, you were our first pet,
Theodore and Lucy would stare at you in fascination.
You ate you leaf and pooped an amazing amount,
But you could not be confined.

Oh, Fuzzy, named by Lucy, you were meant for bigger things,
when you started to fade and curl up, we grew afraid.
Papa set you free into a flower bed,
and minutes later you were gone.

Good luck, Fuzzy!

Goodbye, Trudy!

Trudy came for a visit- 8 whole days! It was great. There was feasting, playing, not much working (except for taking care of fiesty Lucy and a needy Theodore). We are now back to regular work schedules and looking forward to a busy fall. But we are excited.

"Happy"

We are chugging along this summer. It's been great having evenings home with Jon and being with the kids a lot. Jon and I enjoyed "Harry Potter" and have both been reading a lot. We have had some play dates with my sister and her kids, such as going to the Como Zoo.

So, here are the stories: Yesterday, Lucy ran to Jon and snuggled against him, leaning her head on his chest. She was smiling and then said, "happy". So cute!

Theodore and I were sitting on the front steps enjoying the world when he said, "Snakes are bugs". I said, "no, snakes are not bugs". He said, "yes, snakes are bugs". I told him the difference between the two and he thought that over and then said, "some snakes have beards". I told him that snakes didn't have any hair, if that is what he was thinking.

Very fun!

Potty Training and What Siri's Been Up To...

Theodore is not interested in Potty Training. We bought him a Pooh Bear seat that goes on the regular toilet- which he picked out, we talk about the prizes he can get for potty training successes- to all he says, "Yes! But not yet!"

Siri is officially done with "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat". She was directing the Youth Chorus and had no idea how much work it would be. She foolishly thought the kids would outgrow needing her. Not so much. The shows were amazing and all bursting at the seems with audiences. But now, summer begins!!! Wahoo!!

Back in Rochester

Well, we are back safe and sound. The kids did pretty well on the airplane- thank goodness for "Baby Einstein" and portable DVD players. Here are a few more pictures of the vacation- just cause the kids are so cute!

Leaving On a Jetplane

Well, after ten days with the Campbell family, we are saying goodbye. We went to Enchanted Forest, the Carousel, the beach, the Oregon Gardens, had a picnic in an old cemetary (yes), and all got a little tan.

The best part was seeing Theodore run around and actually play WITH his cousins. Lucy, well, you know... Here are a few pictures of our time together.