Almost Walking!

Patrick is so close! He wants to walk so badly! He uses cars, bikes, strollers, stools... whatever he can get his hands on to use as a walker to help him along! He is quite proud of himself! Guess I will have to do more of the cleaning around here now that he will not be using the knees of his pants to pick the dog hair that lingers on the floor!

"I can't Mommy. I am practicing."

Anna has taken up lacrosse. Seen here, she is wearing Ben's gear, and ready for "her game". It took quite a bit of coaxing to get her to come inside for dinner because she was "practicing". Ben refuses to steer them in any direction, however, I would much rather see a lacrosse stick rather than pom-poms!

This turkey makes me sleepy!

The result of Anna NOT taking a nap...

"I am so married," said Anna.

Anna wanted to put this on to look like a bride. She made our hearts melt when she said to Ben, "Daddy, dance with me!"

Watch Out! Here I Come!

Patrick has learned to drive the car - in reverse only, for the time being! He is quite thrilled with himself!

Any Excuse To Get Wet!

Anna is willing to wash cars, do the dishes, water the grass, or scrub the kitchen floor. If she can use water (and a sponge is a plus), she is happy. And we are happy to have such a willing participant in getting our chores completed around the house! I am planning on power washing our porches this week - sure to be a thrill for all!

Timothy's Birthday Party at the Zoo!

Our friend Timothy celebrated his 3rd birthday at the Baltimore zoo this Saturday! Samson, the baby elephant was putting on a show, Anna rode a camel, Patrick was determined to break out of the wagon and see the animals like everyone else, Timothy tossed his hat into the penguin pool (a fact Anna repeatedly shares), and we had a wonderful pizza picnic on a beautiful day! Great fun was had by all! Thanks to the Schindler's for such a wonderful day!

Shhh! Don't Tell Anna!

Anna has become quite the Thomas the Train enthusiast. I recently encountered several other hundreds of bargin-hunting parents at the Howard Co. fairgrounds and was able to pick up some Thomas paraphernalia, including the ride-on train that Patrick is FINALLY having a chance to ride while Anna is napping!