Happy Memorial Day

This is Jon's water garden. The sump pump drains here as well as rain water from the gutters. The irises didn't bloom last year, but they really like their new location.

We went to Starved Rock State Park today http://dnr.state.il.us/LANDS/LANDMGT/parks/i&m/east/starve/park.htm. Lucy and Maggie really enjoyed going for a short hike. Lucy walked and Maggie rode on Mama in a carrier. Lucy said, "I've never seen this before!" when Jon took her to a lookout over the Illinois River. Lucy sprinkled the rocks on the trail and liked hooting like an owl as we went up the steps to Owl Canyon. It was really busy and muddy so we didn't see the actual "Starved Rock." Maybe next time.

Bicycle Trailer

Maggie looks pretty good in Lucy's old infant helmet.
Lucy got a new doggie helmet. At first she refused to try it on because it didn't have McQueen on it. Then she didn't want to take it off.

Lucy was really excited about getting to go for a ride. She tried to climb in all by herself.

All strapped in.

Coming home. We went for a short ride the first time out. Both girls did really well.

Playing Together

Maggie and Lucy sitting in the green chair this morning playing with rings.

Mmmm this is good.

Want a taste?

Hmmmm....maybe they would work better as hats.

Nose ring?

A wand, a hammer and a band aid too!!!!

Lucy reading to Maggie.

Our AC would't turn on today. While Jon was trying to fix it, Lucy said she could fix it with a wand, a hammer and a band aid too!

Maggie taking a nap in our hot house.

Me in front, Maggie in back

A friend gave us this double stroller that she found at a garage sale. We have had it for a few weeks and have gotten tons of use out of it. Lucy loves to go for stroller walks and gets a kick out of taking rides with Maggie.

Racing Day

Jon ran a 5k today. Go Jon!

Commercials

Lucy loves this commercial http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdY4dtewURQ. Each time after it plays she will find one of the dogs and cuddle them saying, "You're a good credit score."

New Car Seat

Maggie snoozing on Daddy
Maggie in her new car seat.

Lucy has the same seat only hers is brown.

Mother's Day Visit

Me with my two best girls. They both love to cuddle. Maggie had her six month check up yesterday. The doctor said if she continues on her current growth pattern she will be 5'10".

Weight - 19lb 13 oz - 97th %

Height - 26 1/2 in - 75th %

Head - 17 1/2 in - 93 %

Lucy and Jon walking to the park.
Linda admiring Maggie.

Ray and Linda took Lucy to the park while Maggie got to go the the doctor with Mom and Dad.

Lucy loves dandelions.

Close up

Each day Maggie has more personality.
Lucy cleaning her cracker crumbs off the couch.