Random Pictures

Posing for a picture outside at the Children's Museum


Everyone say cheese!


Mmmm... Making brownies is so much fun!


These two love to be silly!

World's Smallest Pancake

Yep, that little dot in the middle of the plate is the world's smallest pancake!

First Day of School

Nicholas started pre-school this week and he loves it! He has a wonderful teacher has made some new little friends. He plays with one boy a lot and when I asked him what his friend looked like he said, "he has tangly hair except he's a boy". I guess he thought since his mom has "tangly" hair he needed to make sure I knew boys could have that kind of hair, too.


Claire started a mom's day out program this week. She goes once a week on one of the days that Nicholas is at school.

Michigan

Last week Nicholas and I had a 48 hour play date in Michigan with some friends who moved there recently, along with some other Indy area friends. We met when our oldest boys were newborns and have been getting together for play dates ever since!


The first day was very windy, which resulted in some really big waves!





Nicholas had a great time waiting for the waves to roll in.


Oops! Not fast enough!


Here are the four original children of the group-Nathan, Issaac, Alex, and Nicholas.





Someone worked hard to make this huge sandcastle. When they left, Nicholas and Alex decided it would be a great place for a picture!


And the moms of the group-Taryn, Rachel, Shontel, and Noelle.


Here they are digging for treasure.


Nicholas really enjoyed the water and playing with his friends.


Here come the scary sharks!

Time with Family

John's parents (Grandad and Grandmom) and sister (Aunt Lily came for a visit last week.


Grandad brought Nicholas a travel Lego kit that belonged to John when he was young.


Claire got a new baby doll from Aunt Lily!


We spent the day hanging out,


playing together,


and reading stories.

Reading Tme

Claire and Nicholas both love to read books. Here are a few cute pictures capturing them in the act.

Fun in the Water

Nicholas and Claire have been enjoying play time in the sprinkler on these hot summer days.






I think they were coming up with a plan to get mommy wet!


The water table also provides hours of entertainment.