Help from Mom and Errin

My Mom and Errin were in town a couple of weeks ago to visit and help around the new house. Although it was incredibly hot, our first order of 'gardening' was the overgrown pond in the back. Over the course of a few days, we pulled almost everything out and planted new perrenials. Wow, does it look great! If I had done this myself, it would have taken much, much longer (I would probably still be working on it). And I must mention how much the birds like their new digs. They bathe in the now accessible bird-bath and sit on the rocks. Looks like it's time to get a bird feeder or two.

BEFORE
AFTER

Swinging with the Girls

We have a swing on the front porch that the girls love. Here's what I found the other day.

Silly Sisters

Coming to a mailbox near you...

We finally had Julia's 12 month pictures taken (at 15 months) and decided we might as well get Elise's pictures taken too. Between Julia's serious face and Elise's cheesy smile, there are some real treasures.

This is a test....

Just trying something out here. Please ignore.

Morton Arboretum (Part III)

Morton Arboretum (Part II)

In the pictures are David Rogers' Big Bugs carved of wood. Elise is not fond of real bugs, but she liked these.

Morton Arboretum (Part I)

Two mountain goats climbing the rock wall and web at the Morton Arboretum.

New Teeth

Paul was taking pictures of the girls today. We suspected that Julia may have some new teeth, but she wouldn't let us take a peak. Needless-to-say, Paul captured a shot of her upper gums with 4 toofers showing! She still only has two teeth on the bottom. Oh, and please disregard the boogies in the nose...

Funny Girl

Elise: "Mom, I'm gonna go watch the world go by." (while playing outside)
Me: "Okay."