Grace is 1!!

We went over to Bob and Gwen's for Gracie's first birthday. It was a beautiful day so the kids got to play in the pond for a little bit while the meat cooked on the grill.

Ready for some dinner!

Two little buddies

We had to separate them because they were making each other laugh too much!

Yummy food

Walking whenever she gets the chance.

Opening presents...it's nice to have helpful children

I love this picture of her...a perfect birthday shot.

She definately enjoyed her cake!

This is really long, but maybe it can make you feel like you were there:)

We love our little Grace. She makes us smile with every new thing she does and brings joy into each of our lives. I love watching the kids interact with her and how they still get so excited when she is playing around them. I love that when Anna wakes up the first person she looks for is Grace and then she repeats her name until she has given Grace many kisses. She does this every morning and after every nap. I am so thankful that she is healthy and happy and that our family got blessed with her!

Another Perfect Beach Day

We've had a good streak of sun, so we went to the beach again. It was another perfect day. This time the tide was coming in after we'd been there for a little while so it was really fun for the boys to jump and ride the waves. They caught some pretty good ones.

Playing in a sand bar a little ways from the beach. Sammy dug a hole and is sitting in it.

Grace enjoying the sand.

Anna holding some sort of water plant.

Grace didn't make it all the way through the trip out today. It was wonderful that she laid down and slept for awhile.

First Beach Day - Finally!

We finally made it down to the beach! This summer has been so strange...rainy and cold. I think we swapped summers with Washington. I'd like to have ours back! But we had a beautiful day today so we headed down to Rocky Neck. We love it there. The water is shallow for such a far way out. I took Nathaniel out and we found someone with a huge horseshoe crab. He wasn't too sure about walking out in the water after that as they are pretty scary looking. It was really neat seeing that in the wild though.

Getting acquainted with the ocean.

Anna is "wimming" and "wimming"

Enjoying the water

Gracie had a great time playing with the sand, water and putting shells in a bucket to throw them out again.

. She got all tuckered out. I thought she might fall asleep here, but she was just messing with the texture of the blanket. She was laying down for about 5 minutes though. It was a big day!

Yummy Cookies & Amazing Friends

Can you believe some people! Peter Thomsen took us to the airport when we went to Missouri and he kept our van while we were gone so he could come pick us up. I opened the trunk of the van at the airport and noticed right away...our van is clean. Peter had cleaned it with Kathy and Emma. They said Emma had a great time cleaning. What great friends! So I made them these cookies. These were in a cookbook that Mandy got me for my birthday. Thanks Mandy, they were yummy! These are on the front cover and look so good, so I have been anxious to find a reason to make them. I think this was the perfect reason, although it sure doesn't come close to repaying back the good deed. There are definately great people out here in the East and we are so grateful to be friends with some of them.

The boys thought this was a real treat!

Nauvoo

On Thursday we traveled up to Nauvoo. We got in right in time to see the pageant. It was fun to watch. I really liked how it brought in some new names that people don't typically hear. My favorite was definately the end when they lit up the temple lights and you could see it behind the stage. It is still amazing to me that we have this temple and it is almost just like it was built back in that time.


Friday we had a relaxing morning and hung around the hotel. The kids and Daddy went swimming while I put Grace down for a nap. Then Mom and Dad watched all the grandkids while we went to the temple. It is an amazing temple, just so beautiful inside. And it was especially neat to be in there with my two Grandmas.


Afterwards we went out and visited the tin shop and the burial place of Joseph, Emma and Hyrum. The kids were pretty whiny so we didn't do too much. I think they were probably hungry. Mom got us reservations at the Old Hotel Inn Buffet, that might be what it is called, but the food there was amazing. It was so good. Every single thing was the best.

On Saturday we were ready to do some sight-seeing. So we headed out to sign up for a wagon ride.

Admiring the horses

Isn't she so cute!

We then drove to Carthage to tour the jail. Nathaniel was in quite the mood.


I know, not a very appropriate picture for where we are...the window that Joseph Smith fell out of. Someday my kids will just smile and look at the camera when we ask them too...hopefully. This was a really neat tour though. It was nice to take the kids through it.

Family picture in front of the jail - there is such a neat spirit there

On the way back to Nauvoo Anna threw up and Jason wasn't feeling well so he stayed at the hotel with Anna and Grace while I took the boys to Old Nauvoo. It was great, definately the highlight of my trip. We started off with a wagon ride. It was a little long for the boys but they still had fun.

Nathaniel just looked at this picture and said, "Mommy why do I always look silly?"

Sammy with the Grandma quilting. We had a great time with the statues here. It is a beautiful tribute to women.

Making rope at the Family Living Center

Wearing their prairie diamonds

The boys in front of the temple on our way back to the hotel. We didn't meet Jason where we were planning on so we had to walk all the way up to the hotel. It was quite the hike, but it was actually fun with just the two boys. It was a great afternoon, with lots of great church conversation.

That night we went back to the pageant grounds to take part in all the festivities. It was so fun to be in Nauvoo with the excitement of the pageant.

This was trickier than it looks, but we got the hang of it.

Stick pull - I wonder who won this one

I think Nathaniel went easy on him

The kids and Daddy pulling with all their might

Victory!

Sack hop - Sammy was super fast

Trying the stilts

Showing us how it is done

Aunt Laura and new Uncle Ben giving Nathaniel a ride. He loved it!

This was a fun pioneer game. I thought it looked hard but the kids picked up on it really fast.

At each station we got a bead and if you get 10 beads you get to walk in the preshow parade. It was a great way to get the kids out of the activity area and into their seats. The kids felt pretty special being in the parade. We had already seen the show but it was fun to be there among all the fun each night.

Gracie and Daddy in the parade

Three cute kids walking in the parade

Ozark Outdoor Adventure 2009

We had a wonderful reunion at the YMCA of the Ozarks. They had tons of fun activities each day that the kids stayed plenty busy with. The kids had fun playing tennis or just hitting the ball, playing mini golf, taking bike rides, swimming and going down the huge slide, kayaking by themselves, riding in the paddle boat, walking on trails, eating ice cream, riding the golf cart, eating tons of food, drinking hot chocolate and mostly playing with cousins.

I think my favorite thing was the Pirate Pontoon. They took out two pontoons, gave us water guns and we drenched each other. I hadn't laughed that hard in a long time. Jason really got into it. We didn't take the girls and the boys didn't like it so much. After the first fight they found a little cubby in the back of the pontoon and hid in it the rest of the time. We thought Sammy might get into it, but I guess it was a little much for him.

Grandma's Kindergarten Presentations

All the cousins going into Kindergarten getting their backpacks and a picture frame for their first day of school.


They had an art room that you could go into at any time and do a craft. There were a lot to choose from. Here Sammy is painting a race car.

Nathaniel with his "stained-glass" boat.

Anna painting a shell (or she liked to call it a cookie) and flag.

All ready to ride the horses

Nathaniel was pretty excited

Sammy was a little hesitant, but found out he was pretty safe.

Anna and Lizzie patiently waiting for their turns.

Anna rode Charly Brown. I think he was a horse, not a pony. She had a great time and her guide was pretty cute with her...getting her to say "yee-hah" and making her smile.

No riding for this girl, but she enjoyed watching her brothers and sister.

My daring adventure was the zip line. It was a little scary, but Christine was a little more freaked out so I think that made me less scared. It was fun, too short, but definately worth it.

Hanging at the end of the line

Hay ride

Nathaniel definately has a favorite aunt with our new Aunt Hannah. He told her she was his favorite because she was little like him. I think she is 5'1" and super little. It probably helps that she is cute too! My favorite line to her was something like...

Nathaniel: Aunt Hannah, why did you marry Uncle David?

Hannah: Because we like each other?

Nathaniel: Well I wish I could marry you when I am an adult.

He really enjoyed being around her and she was great playing with all the kids.

Anna with her Great-Grandmas. We were so happy that they both got to come. It was nice for the kids to get to know them much better.

Giving kisses. Gracie loves her Sammy.

Me & Sammy

The hay ride to us to our Chuck Wagon dinner. They had a TON of meat. Jason liked it. I don't get too excited about meat.

Playing in the river. This river reminded mom of her home growing up so she loved it. The kids had a great time playing as well.


One last golf cart ride up to the cabin after dinner. Anna loved sitting between the Grandmas.

Wet Wednesday at Lauder Park

We finally got a nice Wednesday so we enjoyed it by going down to the splash pad in Willimantic. Once we got it started the kids had a great time cooling off.

Sammy with Victor

Nathaniel shooting anyone close enough

Little Grace enjoying the swing.

Water fun

Camp Joseph 2009

This weekend was our 4th annual campout to Camp Joseph. We really love it up there. It is so great to go camping on church owned property with missionaries close by, a Visitor's Center across the way with the monument, clean bathrooms and fun things to do. This year more friends from the ward came up and we had a great time spending time with them while eating and around the campfire at night.

It was my turn to cook tonight. I decided on Hobos and surprised a few who weren't too excited about them!
They were yummy, especially at 8:00 at night!

Thursday night dinner, too bad she didn't want to eat any of that. Quite the pill when it comes to eating.


Anna with friend, Asher in their cute chairs. I think they are pretending to eat rocks here. I guess we should have fed them more!

Grace's first bite of ice cream. Nothing better than Ben & Jerry's. We have to start her off right.

Friday we did some sight-seeing. We went to the Ben and Jerry's Factory, hoping since it was Friday that they would be running the machines, but they were having a big company party so they weren't working that day. They definately have some perks with getting free ice cream every day and all.

Enjoying the yummy sample of the day.


Playing on their fun playground.

We also went to the Cider Mill and enjoyed some free samples of cider. It was so good.

Playing at the Cider Mill - Not sure what this is but I'm guessing they weren't supposed to be playing on it like it was on a playground. Oh, well, it was fun!


The apples of my eye

Saturday we stayed around camp to swim and play. We had planned on going bike riding in Stowe but I wasn't feeling too hot. It ended up just as well and the kids probably had more fun doing whatever they felt like doing.

Meg led the kids in making sock puppets. Anna got very attached to hers and absolutely loves it!


Sammy being silly down by the river. The water was a little high this year so we couldn't go back to swim in it.

Jumping off the dock at the Waters of Mormon. It is a great little swimming hole. With a little sand it would be awesome.

Gracie splashing

Daddy trying to convince Anna it is fun to get wet.

On Sunday after church we headed over to the Visitor's Center for a quick tour and some pictures around the monument.

Anna hugging Ethan (or maybe it is choking, they look happy though)

They boys pondering the monument

Family picture - Gracie was sleeping, you can see her feet

5th of July Fun!

On Sunday night we went up to Manchester for their firework show. We got there plenty early so we would make sure to get a decent spot. The show was great. The fireworks were fast and big. We really just went for me, I love fireworks. I was so happy to find a really decent show nearby. The kids liked the first few but then were ready to go. They were so tired, this was the 3rd really late night in a row, but I figured it is okay do to something that I enjoy and not do it just because the kids will like it. They had plenty of fun playing beforehand, thanks to a good daddy.

I love this picture of Anna running through the grass


Running from daddy...playing freeze tag

Daddy telling a story about Big Foot. He decided to change the ending so the kids would go to bed at some point that night.

Watching the fireworks! Can't you tell they are thrilled!

4th of July Fun!

On July 4th we went to a party at the Seal's. The kids had a great time running around and being with friends and we did as well.

Anna with Asher and Rowan. Even though they fell out of it plenty they loved playing in the hammock.

It wasn't a particularly warm evening but if water is present with kids then for sure someone is going to get wet. They had a great time. I can still hear her giggle as she played with Asher. We ask Anna who she loves and she goes through the list of her family members and then always ends with Asher. They are pretty cute together.

Excited for those fireworks to start!

Sammy hanging out with the big boys, Victor and Nate. They were nice enough to let him tag along, so he had a great time.

Watching the fireworks

Me and the girls. The blanket helped us not get eaten alive by the darn mosquitoes, of course I forgot repellent.

Newly Found Favorite

Grace has now discovered the trampoline and absolutely loves it. It's pretty safe if she is the only one on there. She had tons of fun bouncing today.

Last Day

We saved Sleeping Bear for the last day.

Sammy still wasn't feeling well, but really wanted to get to the top so Daddy put him on his back and started up.

That meant I got to take the backpack and pirate Grace.


We made it up. Anna walked the entire way. Daddy got off a little easy. Sammy decided he wanted to try walking it by himself. See the cars at the bottom. That is where we started.

Sammy looking tired, but he did make it. He threw up again on the way home. I think it was probably because of overexertion. He throws up great though... always making it out of the van in time.

The pirate on Daddy. She's just too cute!

All the grandkids at the top with Grandma and Grandpa.

Later that afternoon as a last hurrah Uncle Aaron took us to a little pond that he found that was only "5 minutes" down the beach which ended up being 20.

The kids had a great time in it. They played king of the mountain mostly. At the beginning our boys looked at us like "it's really okay to push them as hard as we can!?!" They were a bit timid at first, but got it figured out.

Last dinner together: Lizzie and Anna - best buds

Then a little later our cottage neighbors, whose family knew Grandma somehow, came over to sing to us. Foster Brown and his daughter were very entertaining and brought back great memories of growing up in the Midwest...there's not a better place to grow up! It was a real treat since they were actually really good!

Pt. Betsie was just perfect this year. Things were relaxed. There was no drama, everyone was just comfortable. Every single day was beautiful which is what I needed. Every morning I woke up and went running. It was my favorite time of day. I would hear all kinds of birds, I was even chased by one...freaked me out a little, and feeling that fresh lake breeze and smelling the clean air was the best. There is nothing better. I am so glad my kids love it and hope we can continue to go there for forever!!

Thursday Bike Ride and Hobo Night

On Thursday morning we went on our 14 mile bike ride from Frankfort to Buelah. I love this bike ride, it is so peaceful.

Uncle Aaron took Sammy on the back with him. He said it was the easiest bike ride he had ever been on. Sammy was peddling for both of them while Aaron coasted. He said he peddled hard til the last couple of miles.

Daddy took Grace in the trailer and started with Nathaniel in the bike seat. Anna wasn't feeling well a little ways in and traded places with Nathaniel. She seemed to do better with the fresh air on her face.

This was pretty neat to see. Aunt Christine heard something and spotted this huge owl. I have never seen an owl this big in the wild so it was pretty amazing. It flew away and its wingspan was so big.

All done. He was exhausted. He went and laid down on the bench while everyone else jumped in the water. We found out a little later he caught whatever Hannah and Eva had and got pretty sick. Poor kid. I am sure using up all his energy made it come on a little faster.

That night was Hobo night. Since Sammy was sick and it was late enough for the girls to be in bed, Nathaniel was an only child that night. Jason took a ton of pictures of him. I think he really enjoyed only having one kid to watch over.

He thoroughly enjoyed that s'more.

Trying to decide if he should get in the water.

Holding the setting sun.

This is Jason's favorite. Nathaniel is holding the lighthouse:)

Lower Platte and Singing Night

Today we went canoeing on the Lower Platte. We were going to take Grace, but Christy's girls got sick at the last minute and Mom took them back to the cottage, so I had her take Grace as well. That made the trip so much nicer. I know she wouldn't have liked to wear an oversized lifejacket and sit in a chair for too long. I didn't take my camera so there aren't any pictures and its a good thing I didn't. Dad was a splashing fool. He and Jason had many wars and got all of us completely soaked. Nathaniel wasn't too thrilled. He said he liked canoeing except for the splashing and couldn't figure out why Grandpa kept splashing him. Anna was in a boat with Lizzie, Aunt Christy and Uncle Shane. She doesn't like to get splashed either, so we heard a lot of screaming coming from that canoe. I'm not a big fan of it either so I know I ruined the fun more than Jason would have liked. We had a nice trip down the river even with all the splashing. I think I finally figured out how to splash. Jason is a pretty good teacher:) At the end of the river the kids had a great time swimming and running down the dunes and into the water, even Anna did great.

That night we sang our songs. We've done this since I was little and even have little songbooks that we decorated years back. It is one of my favorite things even though I might not act like it:)

I think it is secretly one of Jason's favorite traditions as well. He loves to sing nice and loud.

Anna definately got into it. I love this picture!

And I think this is just hilarious. Nathaniel sure did like this song! Crazy kid!

Crystal Lake and the Great White

Today we decided to head over to Crystal Lake and let the kids play in the freezing water. I never get in and am always in awe of the kids and Jason, of course, who can actually have fun in it. Anna wasn't loving it too much either. She had a great time on the beach though.

Daddy trying to warm Anna up to the idea of getting in the water. She doesn't look too thrilled.


Sammy's not too sure about it.


Nathaniel seems to be having a great time!


Aunt Christy burying Anna in the sand. Fun, fun!

Gracie loved the sand. She let it sift through her fingers and then she would make piles of it on top of the towel. She had to eat a little but I was amazed that she played in it for a long time first. Different than all my other babies.

That afternoon toward evening we set out for our next adventure: The Great White

Off to the Great White - a big sand dune we nicknamed when we were younger.

Nathaniel made it to the top. Victorious!

Sammy ready to run down the other side.

Nathaniel ran down and needed a little help getting back up for the following picture. A couple nice cousins came to the rescue.

Nathaniel jumping off a little embankment. It took him a while to get up the nerve to do this and didn't want to do it again.

All of us at the top

Running down the other side. Always great fun!

All tuckered out after the long walk home.


Enjoying a yummy milkshake. It wouldn't be Pt. Betsie without milkshakes!

Pt Betsie Fun

The week started out slow, which was nice. On Monday we took our traditional walk to Frankfort. It was great until we hit the rocks and then every step we took we thought "why do we do this every year?" Dad opted out of the walk as he is, of course, not a traditionalist. We were were all wishing we were him at that point. But then we got to Frankfort and felt that sense of accomplishment and thought of all the pretty things we saw and remembered, "This is why we do this every year." What is a tradition if it isn't a little difficult!

Before we left Anna decided Grandpa needed a little beating up!

Running down a dune before the walk.


Old breakers and cute place for a picture. Too bad I can never get all my kids looking at the camera at the same time!


Walking and walking, 1/2 mile down, 3 1/2 to go


Anna after 1/2 a mile. It wasn't looking too hopeful that she was going to get through this without a lot of help.


Grace enjoying that backpack strap:) Yummy!


She didn't do too bad. She probably walked more than half of it on her own, but once we got to these rocks it was too hard to walk so she caught a ride. I think she almost fell asleep.



Walking the plank



This is the rock where we have to take a picture every year.

My camera died after this picture so I wasn't able to take one of all the cousins on the rock or the rest of the trip. We got to Frankfort and the kids had a great time jumping in the water to cool off. The beach is nice and sandy there. After that we ate our sack lunches that Dad brought in for us and then headed down to our traditional ice cream spot, The Cool Spot, to get ice cream. Of course all three of my kids came out with Superman because it was the most colorful. It was a great day!

Later that night:

Bath with favorite cousin Lizzie

Such a good Daddy reading to all the kids!

I thought this was funny. Anna making some trouble with Lizzie. She loves to get others wet, but just can't seem to dump the water on her head. As she watched this with me today Anna said, "I love Lizzie!"

Sammy is 6!

Sammy turned 6 on Sunday so we celebrated his birthday at Pt. Betsie. He wanted a pirate birthday party and picked out this cake. It was super easy and looks pretty cute. We also had a fun treasure hunt outside that the kids had to collect 5 flags in order to receive there treasure. It was a fun day for everyone.

Treasure Chest cake from Family Fun, of course.

Opening presents with cousins

Cute Grace

Placing 6 crazy candles

Everybody loves a birthday! Sammy especially loves having his with his cousins.

School's Out For Summer!!

We were all so excited for the last day of school. Here is Sammy after getting off the bus that last afternoon! Finally summer break has started!

Twilight

Doesn't this look awesome! I can't wait for November. It looks so much better than Twilight!

Happy Boy

Nathaniel has been in such a great mood the last couple of days. Its been great to see him play and be entertained by himself. I just picked him up and threw him on the couch and he gets up with a huge smile on his face and said, "Mommy can you do that again tomorrow?"

I said, "Nathaniel, you're so funny."

"Why did you say that, Mommy."

"Because you're great!"

"Well, you're cute... Pause... Mommy, you're a wierdo."

That last one is a little more accurate!

Ice Cream Waiter

We were all excited to go to the school tonight for Sammy to serve us ice cream sundaes. The Kindergarteners have been learning about money and for the end of year event they took our orders and served us. It was so cute. They all took it very seriously! It was a little scary seeing these little kids with a tray of 5 or 6 ice cream sundaes, but they all did a great job. Sammy took our orders perfectly and was very professional about it.

Taking Daddy's order. They got hats from Shady Glen and decorated them.

Sammy taking orders

The girls waiting for their ice cream.

Looks yummy! Such a big boy!

Serving us and making sure we got the right ones. Nathaniel was a little anxious to get that bite in his mouth!

After the ice cream we went back to his room and here Sammy is reading us his journal. He wrote a treehouse story, about his new cat ( pretend, of course), planting the garden and more. It was cute to see his spellings. He is doing such a good job and is learning so much in his class!

Firsts

I have been in a terrible mood the last few days, I think a little overwhelmed with life, mainly life with 4 kids, a house and a husband, give me one and I'd be great, but with all three or really all 6 life gets hard. So today I decided I would just take a nap! Usually it's not even an option for me but the girls were ready to go down about the same time and Nathaniel can entertain himself and was just happy I didn't tell him he had to take a nap. He didn't bug me too much, just right when I was right at that asleep point twice, but atleast I got there. Right when I was about asleep for the second time, Nathaniel climbs into bed with me, doesn't say a word and just goes to sleep. He never takes a nap unless we threaten him and then it is only after he has said a million words about why he shouldn't take a nap or any other subject that comes to him, it was very strange. He woke up so happy, it was great. I woke up happy as well! There's just something about waking up and seeing your sleeping child next to you.

Anna is potty-training right now as well. She is actually doing pretty good as long as she doesn't have anything on. We were outside planting today and I didn't put any underpants on her and she was chasing Nathaniel over the big rock which has a lot of tall weeds on it. A little later she came crying up to me with marks all over the front of her legs and her bum. I was just hoping she didn't get into a Seven Years Itch, I forget what they are really called. She was fine. Once I put some water on them and had her sit she was back to normal. I think I'll put something on her from now on when we go outside. Poor girl!

And Grace is starting to have a bit of an attitude. It is kinda funny, but I don't know that I am ready for another attitude in this house. She mainly just gets bothered by Anna. She loves Anna's doll, but Anna will not share it. It still amazes me whenever she throws a fit. She is just so little.

why u day

Tonight Anna was on my lap and she said, "why u day." Not knowing what she meant I said okay. She then put all of her fingers in her mouth, took them out and rubbed them on my face. She was washing my face. Why u day = wash your face. Next time I think I'll say no thanks, Anna. I didn't think I used that method of washing their faces that much, only in emergencies, but I guess she picked up on it and likes it.

And Gracie learned how to yell yesterday. She mainly just yells at Anna when she is "sharing" a toy with her, but I got yelled at a couple times today. I was gone a little while tonight and Jason said she started her yell at dinner and Sammy started crying because it upset him so much. I am sure he was thinking, "oh, no I can't handle another yelling girl." Not really, he loves her so much, I am sure he was just sad that she was mad. He has such a soft heart.

Make-Up Mother's Day

Since last Sunday was Mother's Day and we were traveling Jason decided to make it Mother's Day for me today. It started with breakfast in bed with eggs, bacon, hashbrowns, yogurt and orange rolls. He always goes all out for this. It was great and the kids are always excited to help bring it to me. We were lucky and had a broadcast Stake Conference today so we didn't need to be at church until 11:00, once we got there we realized something must have changed because we were an hour late. So we only had church for an hour, that's kinda nice sometimes. We got home and Jason just let me take the day off. He took care of naps, dinner, bedtime, cleaning up the kitchen and even managed to take a nap himself. Isn't he amazing! I've been able to catch up a little on blogging which is great. The kids have had a great time looking at pictures, watching videos of themselves and listening to me read what I have written. So it has been a great day and I am grateful to have a husband that cares about me and appreciates me enough to give me this day off.

Golfland Spring Fun

We had a great day today at the Vernon Golfland. It was a fundraiser for preschool and since I felt like I pretty much had to go, I am so glad we had so much fun. How could we not have fun with go-carts, bumper boats, games and food.

This by far is the funniest picture. I wish I would have been filming instead of taking a picture. Right after this picture Nathaniel started waving to me and while turning the corner kept his eyes on me and wham! slammed right into the side. He was a little disoriented for a second and tried to get out but after telling him he was okay he kept right on going and had a great time. He didn't wave to me again!


The kids with Daddy in the bumper boat. They loved these! Sammy even went by himself once. He wasn't out there too long though when he decided it was a lot more fun being with someone than by yourself.

Daddy took turns with the boys in the big go-carts. He definately had fun on these!

Sweet, dirty Anna. There was a little playscape where the tent was set up and so Anna played in it most the day. Anna always brushes her hair out of her face with her hands whenever she feels anything on her face and it was windy so she was constantly touching her face. After we ate I noticed Anna's cheeks were brown like she had just made a mess with chocolate ice cream. I cleaned her up and realized it was dirt from the playscape. This picture is after I cleaned her up the first time, she isn't quite as dirty but almost got there again. Everyone that looked at her said with a laugh, she is so dirty! We came home and jumped in the bath. I have never seen a bathtub of water so brown. It was pretty gross, but she sure did have fun!

Little Grace.

Everytime I look at a picture of this girl I smile. She is just so sweet. Everyone that walked by and looked at her, she smiled at. She had a great time watching everyone busy with their activities.