Circle time

Claire has been running 'Circle Time' at our house most everyday, just like they do at Amy's daycare. Claire, of course, is Amy. Lise doesn't mind sitting and listening to a story, or playing with a toy. But one day last week when Claire wasn't around, Lise came over to the 'circle time' spot in the kitchen and patted the ground where she wanted Will to sit (just like her sister does with her). Then she sat in Amy's spot and picked up a book!

Racing

I ran a 5K earlier in the month for the first time in a while. I had a great crew that enjoyed themselves while I was running by eating, cheering for other runners, and dancing. Here are a few pictures of the day:

September I

Can you tell September has been a busy month?
Here's a few pictures from the end of August and beginning of September:


Lise likes ice cream (here rainbow sherbet mixed up a bit) but she does have a difficult time getting over the coldness of the treat.



Both Lise and Claire love fresh tomatoes. Lise was 'helping' me pick some from the back deck and the next thing I knew she was eating this one like an apple. I added the bib and put her in her chair so she wouldn't get the seeds all over the house!

August

We are terrible bloggers but occasionally somebody reminds us that we haven't posted pics in a while so here goes...

Colorado part 3

This is what Iowa had to offer when we returned.

A cardboard box is truly the best gift 2 girls can get.

Lise perfected her wave on the trip.

Sometimes when it was raining in the mountains the girls decided to cook at the outdoor kitchen the nearby school yard offered.

Lise tests the waters of Turquoise Lake.

Colorado part 2

We made it home today. It was a great vacation, but I think all of us agree that it's great to be home. Here are some more pics. More to come...