Madeleine is in heaven

She is finally in dance class... Pictured here with Grandma (my stepmom) who hosted a sleepover the night before with both girls! Bless Grandma!

The Owl

So, we have lived in our house for almost two years, yeah only 28 more years left on the mortgage! We have now witnessed an owl on two occasions.

Outside the kitchen window on August 26, 2006.


And today June 13, 2008 on the backyard patio.


The only question is, could it be the same owl? It looks smaller to me, maybe it's the mama and her baby??

Cutie Patootie

Everett has been a bit of a bear lately because of his teeth. In the last week or so his top teeth have come in and now he has gotten an incisor on one side and the other side looks not too far behind. His sleeping habits have regressed back to newborn status! Tonight in the bath though,
he was happy, proof seen below.

Temptations

Today when Madeleine was supposed to go in her room for some quiet time, she said that she didn't want to go in her room, she was too tired. I told Madeleine what a perfect opportunity this was to lay down in her bed, close her eyes, and have a little rest. She turned to me, and said, "But mommy, my toys make me play with them." It seems that taking a nap is not as easy as it seems!

Swimming Day

We had a swimming day in our backyard today.


Madeleine laid out by the pool.



Everett wondered why he had to get in a bathing suit to chew on his toys. He thought, I can do this inside, mom...


And on his 8th month birthday, Everett is pulling up to stand!

More teeth!

Everett's top teeth both broke through the gums within a few days of each other, finally! Although this happened last week, today I caught a picture.

Playing at Kristin's

My nephew Austin got a buzz cut!


And here is a video of what a gentleman Austin is, he pushed Madeleine in the car and then opened the door for her! Not to be outdone in manners, Madeleine does tell Austin thank you.