Play date with Stella

For once she let me put pony tails in her hair.

Emma & Stella playing in wet sand.

And then cooking their wet sand in the kitchen.

I couldn't resist these butt shots.

That's Emma saying, "cheese."

It may look as though this is a calm, friendly drink of water, but I don't have
pictures of the wrestling match that happened right after this.

Some pictures from our trip home

Fun in the sprinkler at Grandma & Grandpa's in Bismarck.

And no, I don't wear clothes when I don't have to.

At the 4th of July parade in Mandan.

The slide to get out of the bounce house in Mandan.

Emma and shaggy Boden.  See pictures below for a groomed Boden.

Here are the kids' new haircuts.

Emma loves the jet tub at Grandma & Grandpa's in Fergus Falls.

Hali & Emma

Boden & Leiton

I have no idea what is going on here.

Some summer pictures

My new Dora pajamas

The Air Trak at the Little Gym.

Awards Day at the Little Gym.

...and the Bear I got at a garage sale this morning and won't put down.

Easter Sunday

The Nike sandals were Emma's choice.


Nice hair!

Chocolate for breakfast

Emma, Stella, & Fiona coloring Easter eggs.

Random thoughts

Out of the blue one day, Emma counted to 14 all by herself. Before that she hadn't even made it to ten before.

There was a thunderstorm at bedtime the other night. At first she thought the thunder was cool and said, "Boom, boom, boom." Then there was a really loud one and she said, "No like it!"

Last random note - Today she got her bangs trimmed for free by Stella's grandma. Saved us $15! We went over to play with Stella today because both of her parents are out of town and it made Stella's day to see Emma.

My new ball I got for my birthday. Not too fond of rolling in it yet, but maybe someday. Thanks Nikki, Marcos, and Stella!