Parents....We Have A Problem.

According to Z, there's a new tree predator out & about, that is really causing havoc...the dreaded Beaver-Giraffe. This animal eats the tops of trees, and then takes them down, leaving no part of the tree safe. We'll keep you updated. Zachary has begun sketching it's bones. ;)

You Are What You Eat!

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Pool Time!

Playing in our little pool...what fun! The children began making "grass soup" after a splash or two. Shrieks abounded when a beetle fell from the tree into the water...
It crawled on Chayce's back, and Zach WOULD NOT help her get it off. He'd get within a few inches, then back up & say, "I can't do this! What if it bites me?" So, I reminded him that if it were a biting beetle, it'd going after Chayce's back...he considered this for a moment, and backed away with a "better her than me!" expression. I mentioned to him that he is the big brother, and helping Chayce out would be the kind thing to do. Note: This was a harmless beetle, I would not have let this episode take so long had it been dangerous!

Finger food

Look Dad! I fit the whole thing in!

Curlies & BikeMan

Well, tis official! Chayce's hair will be/is curly. The grandmas were wondering, so I got a few shots of Chayce's head. She is a happy girl, as she exclaims, "Now I look like Cinderella!"


Zach is also doing some growing & changing (sigh). Here he's posing in Daddy's bike gear.

Blessing Day

We had such a beautiful time today. Aunt Shawna, Uncle Ed, Michael, Adrienne, and Grandpa Smith were able to make the drive from Ohio & many of Stephen's wonderful colleagues attended Payge's blessing today. Payge wasn't completely cooperative during the blessing. She kept arching her back, and those assisting in the blessing were afraid she was going to go flying! Uncle Ed said he had a good grip on her dress, so if all else failed, she would have been swinging upside down. Luckily, Stephen kept her where she should be by moving with her. I can only imagine it was like driving on icy roads...moving with the jolts & slides.

Regretfully, we didn't get any photos of our guests today, but we did get a few of Payge in her blessing dress. Actually, this dress has been worn many times in our family...first by me 26 or so years ago, then my sweet nieces wore it, then Chayce, now Payge.



Smile!!!





Beautiful baby.


Sisters.

Playing Around

A few photos of Miss Payge, holding herself up like such a big girl!