Thursday, July 12, 2012

16 new posts ahead...

The Big Littles

And bubbles!




By the end of the visit, these two had worn each other out so it was time for a tv break.  Little sweeties.



And a bonus baby pic from yesterday.

Cousins






Sisters Squared

Getting 8 month old Clara to smile is not a problem.  Getting her to sit still for a picture...poses a bit of a challenge---but does make for funnier pictures every time.







 Might be my favorite...

 Hilarious.


Macia is a good sport, and quite durable.



The Littlest Littles

Check out the pinky finger.



Even Clara recognizes a squeeze-worthy cheek when she sees one.

Two of Ellis' Top Loves:

Drawing and animal statues.  I love watching Ellis get lost in a project.  She drew food and drink for each animal and barely said a word the entire time I quietly looked on.







When she ran out of traditional animals for her dinner party, she invited some rocks, which were also assigned animal identities.


Zoo: Part 2



Creeping toward the peacock...





How the carousel ride began:


Notice they are no longer on a horse.


Samantha rode twice, and would have kept riding all day I think.


This half-smile is all Ellis could muster toward the end of her first and final ride.










Ellis grabbing a few parting gifts on her way out: