Becoming Fall

Well, things are plugging along here. Preschool is going very well. Natalya just loves it! She also is enjoying dance class, although this last week she cried and wouldn't let me leave. I'm hoping it was just an off week. The biggest news is probably that she fell while riding her bike and broke her arm. It wasn't even a spectacular fall, but must have been bad enough. She has done really well, but has been very moody with the pain. She seems to be getting back into the swing of things and gets the cast off next Tuesday. Pierce on the other hand is just chugging along. He is just the most even spirited little man, he always has a smile for everyone! He knows his own mind, but also goes with the flow.

The little man is One!

This last week marked the anniversary of the birth of our son. It does not seem like a year has passed, but he has been a joy. We had some problems with our pictures, but here are a few and some other misc. pictures.

Finally a video of the little man's first steps:

June & July Pictures

The last few weeks have been full of visitors and trips. We have had beautiful weather and lots of opportunities to get out and enjoy it. Here are just a couple pictures from our adventures.

Bring on Summer

I love this time of year. These first photos are from a trip we took to Bayfield, WI including a ferry ride over to Madeline Island.

Notice the big front moving in the background above?


The next few are just some happy snaps from home and a little park in Rochester.

Planting the flowers with Dad and playing with the water table.

The rest are from a day trip to a local park/zoo with Grandma D.

It's great to enjoy this time before the sweltering begins!