Roar

The girls have had a great time playing with the balloons from the eye doctor.

Current Events

On Friday there was a beautiful rainbow. I had to take a picture so Lucy could see it on the computer. Last week Lucy had vision testing at school and after a trip to the Will County Dept of Health and then to our family eye doctor we discovered that Lucy is pretty nearsighted. We ordered glasses and they should be arriving soon. She seems to be ok with the idea of having glasses. She picked out frames that look almost exactly like mine. I was expecting her to pick Disney or something more fun.

We finally found Toodee yesterday. We have been looking at our local store for a few months and happened to get lucky yesterday.

Lucy relaxing with her drink after playing outside. It is a beautiful day here today.

Maggie jabbering to Lucy

Maggie trying to figure out why Mommy thinks she is a flower pot.

The Yard

Iris
Bruce Spruce (he was planted last year)

We've had lots of blooms along our back fence.

Sycamore that Jon planted last weekend

October Glory Maple (also planted last weekend)

These Boots

Maggie loves shoes. Even Daddy's.
Surely up to something.

Lucy pulled her little chair up to mine to read to me. Then Maggie pulled hers up to listen.

Then I had to get the camera.

All smiles!!!

Outside Again

We didn't go outside to play for a few of days, because every time we did Maggie's eyes would water and she would get really congested. She used the extra energy to climb on the table, drive Lucy nuts and to carry her chair around the house so she could reach fun things. Well, mom said enough is enough and took her to the doctor to get recommendations on treating the outdoor allergies. Maggie is now taking an over-the-counter medicine that is really helping her and we can play outside again! I am so glad to have my happy girl back.
I took the girls on a ride in the bike trailer Sunday afternoon while Jon worked on the Mustang. We had a great time and Maggie wouldn't take her helmet off.

Dance Party!!!

Dancing is Fun

Maggie, you are my prince.

Top 5 reasons I haven't posted

1. I jumped on the Twilight bandwagon and have read over 2,000 pages of Vampire lore.

2. Jon was out of town twice in the past month.
3. We have been playing!
4. Allergy/Sinus troubles

5. We have been working on projects including a very successful garage sale. Jon now has a clean garage to put new brakes on the Mustang.

Wonderful Weather

The weather has been great. We spent a lot of time outside today.
Maggie was really proud of herself. She put her cup on the table, climbed up in the chair and then got her cup.

Lucy reading about wild cats.

Playing veterinarian

Pigtails

Coconspirators - Maggie pushed the chair to the sink then they both climbed up. Unfortunately they aren't reliable dishwashers yet.