Lauren's Hair Drying Lessons

So...I've been trying to teach Lauren how to dry her own hair. We have time everyday after swim lessons to work on it. She's getting pretty good. I had to get her a smaller hair dryer so she could hold it up easier. She also is on a tooth losing spree. She lost one last Tuesday, one yesterday, and the other today at swim lessons. Aren't these cute pictures?! Do you think she'll get her two front teeth by Christmas?

Random Quotes from the Kids

"How many more days until tomorrow?" --Lauren Age 4

"Mommy. Daddy. Mommy. Daddy. Today is Tomorrow!" -- Lauren Age 4

"Help Dad in his work and help Mom in telling us what to do." -- Lowden Age 6

"How old do I have to be to have my own metal?" --Lowden Age 6
(In regards to his desire to build his own spaceship.)

Parker's Silliness

Here is my silly silly Parker. These pictures were not scripted by me. Every position he got himself into was done by his own regard. Here is what he wanted to say about soccer: "Hi. Howdy. Soccer went good dudette. I like playing dude. Bye. Ta Ta. The End."

Lowden's Comments

This is a picture of Lowden leading off on third base. He's really enjoyed stealing bases this year since this is the first year they were allowed to do it. I asked him how he felt about baseball this year. This is what he said: "I felt really good. Especially stealing and hitting. If I can pick any position in the field to play, I would definitely pick second. That is my most comfortable place to play on all the field. Of course, catcher and pitcher are really important on the field. But, second base is where I usually get placed (when he's not in the outfield). Second base is my favorite ."

Blog

So, in an effort to keep family and close friends updated on our family happenings, I have started a family blog. I have also added links to our recent pictures. My goal is to keep it updated with pictures and the like. You'll see an old post from September of 2006 as I was thinking about starting it then but never finished working on it. You are welcome to leave comments. Let me know what you think. Give me ideas for what you would like on this website and your wish will be granted (maybe). And...of course, you are not by any means obligated to read this blog. There will not be a quiz or anything. (At least not yet...just kidding)

Margaret

See Bennett Swim (Well, Sort Of)

Today was Bennett's First Day of Swim Lessons. All three boys have swim at the same time which is nice. So, while I shower them up, Lauren does her lesson. Bennett loved the water although it was a little cold this morning and his lips shivered almost the whole time. He maybe put his face in once but only briefly. When it was time to get out, Bennett started yelling "I'M NOT DONE YET." (over and over). Once I got the towel around him, he gave up that battle. They all had great fun...you could feel the excitement from the kids in the pool that it was the first day of summer.

Lauren's Dress Rehearsal

Lauren had a dress rehearsal for her recital last Saturday! She did a very good job remembering her dances.