Good News!

Here is a recent photo of the girls, sorry it's not great. I tried to get some good ones tonight but they were not being too cooperative. Anyhow, for those of you who haven't heard, we found out last week that we are having a baby! The due date is December 27, so by our calculations and considering our past experiences, we are placing our bets on mid January. Eleanor is thrilled and cannot wait to "teach" Violet how to be a big sister (her words). Violet doesn't really get it, and when anyone mentions the baby in Mommy's belly she points at it and says, "Open it!"

Hope everyone is well. We are looking forward to summertime and hanging out at home and the pool. Especially now that things are about to get crazy in December!
Take Care-

JUMPING!!!

March Wrap-up

Here are some photos from home and a few from Easter weekend. The girls had a blast as usual in West Virginia.

Violet is such a big girl these days. She has quite a personality and learns a lot from Eleanor. Our current favorite is "oh, man!"

She came home from school today fascinated by the idea of "up and down" and at dinner she marveled at the way the ice cubes in her cup went up and down as she took sips. This lasted for about an hour or so, until they melted.

There are so many things about Violet that remind me of Eleanor at that age, yet just as many new things that are unique to her and her personality. She is a complete goofball and is constantly trying to come up with ways to make all of us laugh.

Eleanor's reading has taken off incredibly. Her homework tonight was to read Casey and I a chapter from a Polar Bear science book and she did so beautifully. She is mighty proud of herself and loves to tell people that she is a bookworm.

The girls are sharing a room now, and so far so good. They love to snuggle. We'll see how long it lasts...

Our Visit from Flat Stanley

Jack Murray (my brother Pat's son) is in the first grade and his class recently read the book "Flat Stanley". Each student made their own Flat Stanley and sent him to someone they knew who lives far away. Jack's Flat Stanley came to stay with us. We have taken him on a few adventures and have had a great time with him! Monday he will go back to Jack's school and tell the class about his adventures and show off his photos. We will miss you, Flat Stanley!

Eleanor's Birthday! #6!

Eleanor had her 6th Birthday on Saturday. We celebrated by having a "RockStar Party". She and her friends dressed up like Rock Stars and danced on stage. They loved it. She had a blast. She is so grown up...

Wonder Woman

Eleanor decided out of the blue to dress up as Wonder Woman and have Casey make her fly. I love this video so much, a classic, quiet look at a little girl and her Daddy. It makes me want to cry. I love them.

Great Trip North...

We had a great trip up to Maryland to see my peeps, stopping off in Richmond to visit with Casey's sister and her family. Here are a few photos from the trip, the video is Eleanor with her cousin, Emma, rockin' out to "Singing with the Stars"....

It's 10:00 right now and Casey and I are placing bets to see if we'll make it to midnight, how sad. Happy New Year to All of you.... See you next year!







Eleanor and Uncle Mike











Violet and Uncle Nen

Lily

Meg and Harper Lee

Lizzy and Joann

Cedar and Rita (Quinn grandbabies)

Eleanor with Kelley, Henry and Owen

Eleanor and Riley