Sisterly slumber soiree

What better place is there than the middle of the kitchen floor for a little mid-afternoon slumber party?

Darling Daddy

Weekends are made for cuddling with Daddy

Priceless

Miriam: "Cora, do you want to touch God's true Word in the Bible?" Mim asks Cora and I that question numerous times each day.

Dancing Diva

It's hard to hear the music coming from the TV, but the song 'In the Belly of the Whale' by Newsboys that plays during the credits of 'Jonah: A Veggie Tales Movie' really gets her feet moving.

Birthday Bonanza

Our friend Logan turned two in August and he's so cool that he knew the right connections to get a pirate ship bounce house in his yard for his birthday party! Kids and adults alike had a great time. [And in case you were wondering about safety, of course there was an "operator on duty" at all times... just like the big sign posted right at the entrance says. ;) ]

New Deck

Dad of the Year

Movie stars

I Peter 4:8 tells us that "love covers over a multitude of sins." I think it must also be true that cuteness covers over a multitude of orneriness.

Must. Have. Nap.

Cora isn't willing to let anything get in the way of her naps... including a pesky older sister or even one of her favorite activities -- eating. The last picture was taken during our vacation at Lake of the Ozarks with Steph's family. Notice the bite of food she still has in her hand.

Aunts are awesome

Aunt Ali stayed with us for a few days at the end of July and as always, everyone enjoyed having her around. She's a topic of conversation just about every day around here. We can't wait to see her again!

StL Art Museum

Check out the arch mowed into the grass on the hill in front of the Saint Louis Art Museum in Forest Park in honor of being the host city of the MLB All-Star Game. We're thinking about trying to replicate it in our front yard.

City Garden

City Garden opened downtown a couple months ago (http://www.citygardenstl.org/)... just in time for the All-Star Game. It's directly across the street from Joel's office so it makes for a great place to go have a picnic lunch with Daddy (it's commonly referred to as "Daddy's park" around our house) and enjoy some time outside.

The shiny black building behind Cora peeking through the tree is Joel's office building.

Snake

A couple months ago, Miriam was playing quietly on the other side of the couch from where I was sitting and all of a sudden she said, "Look Mommy, a snake!" I was a bit concerned until I walked around the couch to see the 'snake.'

Perfecting her masterpiece.

The talented young sculptor brushing off her hands after her work is complete.

"Mommy, don't touch it."

Daddy's guitar

Miriam spotted Daddy's guitar case in the basement recently and asked Daddy if we could bring it upstairs and get it out. The girls have had fun plucking the strings.

Father's Day

The first couple pictures were actually taken last Wednesday evening when Daddy returned from a work trip to Canada. It worked out pretty well though because it gave the girls and Mommy a little extra time to work on Daddy's Father's Day present (pictured below).

The quote around the frame says: "Our fingers may be small but we still have Daddy wrapped around them." (Feel free to click on the picture if you want to see it bigger.)

Hello summer!

Last week, our neighborhood playgroup met at the fountain in Tower Grove Park to cool off a little. We were hoping the wading pool would be open also, but evidently it's only open Thursday through Sunday this summer.Cora: Um... you're getting all wet and you don't even have your swimming trunks on.

Pigtails

Yesterday was Mommy's first attempt at pigtails. There was much more cooperation from the 2-year-old than the 1-year-old... as is shown by the respective sets of pigtails.

Science Center

On Monday, some friends were in town so we met Sara, Rachel, Rose and Marcia at the St. Louis Science Center. A great time was had by all!

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Companionship

Mommy's best guess is that Mim told Cora she would share some of her candy reward if Cora would keep her company while she sat on the toilet.

 

Lafayette Park Summer Concerts

We kicked off the summer with the first concert at Lafayette Park this past Saturday evening. Mim made new friends, Cora pooped, we all enjoyed some yummy beef brisket smoked by Daddy and we hung out with friends and enjoyed some great music.

 

Daddy FINALLY hangs the "free" swing

The girls have been not so patiently awaiting the hanging of the swing in the back yard. But they have been very appreciative now that it is there.

Memorial Day

We enjoyed hanging out with my (Steph's) family over Memorial Day weekend. The girls had a particularly good time with Uncle Marcus.

New Stroller

This is actually the most valuable vehicle we own.