Welcome Baby June!

Here she is everyone! June Birdie, my newest niece, and the girls newest cousin. 7 pounds 20 inches and lots of brown hair. Her mom and dad are so in love too... how couldn't you be?

I think she is smiling at her mama!!

fall pictures

More of my ladies. Can't get enough.

A New Season

There is definitely something in the fall air. With this invigorating season came some excitable energy that was desperate to escape Greta. Suddenly we are going at a rapid pace and on high alert- thanks to Greta and her new talents. She feels must be on her feet, or struggling to climb up on her feet, at all times. She is, therefore, a danger to herself. She has discovered the stairs, all furniture, and walls have great potential for fun. Eric and I have entered the most backbreaking stage of parenthood- we have become her walker. But if it makes her happy...



With fall also came a new beginning for Lucy. She attends preschool weekly and prides herself on her cooperation and following of directions. She has been described as the lively one in her class. Who would have thought?

Leggo My LEGO

Back to School Days

Since we're busy and gone all week, we try to squeeze in a lot of family fun on the weekends. The girls are definitely starting to form more of a relationship... Lucy even finds Greta funny once in awhile. Greta continues to think Lucy is the greatest thing in her whole world.





Ahem! Lucy started "school!" Sort of. She has a parent-child preschool class that thankfully her Oma takes her to once a week. Lucy was so excited to go to "school" for the first time. She just loved it! I think she loves her Hello Kitty backpack the best, though. ;-)





We took a quick trip out to hear Zobapago - a kids band that played at Highland Square this weekend. Little did we know they did some serious face painting. Lucy picked this one out...and loved it! Didn't want to wash it off, so you can imagine the looks she got from all the kids at her church nursery that night.



She was invited to sing the ABC song, but suffered from stage fright. Next time, Bugga!

She was sad her puppy tongue had washed away...but quickly got happy again when we offered her .....


...S'more!

Greta is 7 months old!

Happy 7 months Greta!

We are actually enjoying all the chaos in our house. Greta adds so much life and happiness...more than we thought possible.

She has her first little tooth already and is working hard on crawling. She hates being alone, loves to watch Lucy and Luther, and is extremely happy when tasting little bites of real people food!

some recent favorites...

Summer, please don't end. It's been so much fun with these two girls...take a peek.

Here we are on the Jr. Gemini at Cedar Point. Turns out, to our great surprise, our cautious Lucy loves roller coasters. She's a thrill seeker yet!


Greta finally did some real swimming. She absolutely loved it!!!



Lucy spent more time pool side, but eventually went in, after teasing her dad.


I just thinks she looks sweet here. She "hearts" her crib- her happy place.


Our summer 09 trip to Buckless. Such GREAT days. Family and fun and relaxation... it really doesn't get any better than being here.


Greta hanging out by the fire.



A quick pajama picture before the girls are off to bed and the adults can play!



wearecampfire.com Thanks Uncle Andy!


Uncle Matt, Cousin Josie, and Aunt Heidi- off for a "hike" to the ice cream shop.



Thanks for your help Lucy. You're doing great!



Lucy's first creek walk! Brrr! Chilly! But she loved it!!!