steve just said i am

steve just said i am totally getting my egypt on!

Happy birthday

Play Date with Penelope!

Penelope is six months younger than Matti, almost to the day. Now that they're old enough to hang out we brought them together for an afternoon of fun.

Uncle Bongo manages Ellie Belly while Penelope works up a bit of courage

Good thing that easel has two sides...

It wasn't long before two fairies in purple tutus were barrelling around the house

Gen gets a word in edgewise while the girls take a breather



A princess who plays a flute, or a flutist who dresses as a princess?

Catching Up...

We have received several comments along the lines of "hey, why don't you post more pictures on your blog?" Hey, we've been busy! But to get you caught up, here are a few favorites from the past couple months, in no particular order.

Matti hits the dusty trail on her hobby horse

Daddy, you need to understand that coloring valentines is very serious business.

One of the few times Mommy allowed Daddy to take her picture!


The Bumbo chair ... hmm, a wee bit small

The Artist at her easel

Oh, such sadness Ellie Belly!

Ella's more typical look, full of smiles

Hanging out in the living room (note - this was taken before the new hardwood floors were put in)

You with the camera, you're so funny!

Bath Buddies

Sitting upright? Easy as pie!

All ready for church

Gosh you people wear me out...

Daddy with two of his valentines (the best one of all is behind the camera)!

Celebrating "Noon Year's Eve"

Matti's First Haircut and Swimming at the Hotel

Matti pants after her first haircut

Ella just chillin' by the pool

Matti and Ella having some fun

Ella getting a good chuckle - she has the best laugh!

Como when Grandma N was here