Allyson "talks family"

Allyson is talking more all the time. Here she says the names of several different family members. I'm sorry if we didn't get to everyone but she decided she'd rather have the camera for herself and the video had to come to an end.

Swimming!

Here are our little fish at Auntie Gina and Uncle Jeff's pool. This was a very exciting day as Nicole actually swam by herself for the first time. The video below shows Allyson jumping on the trampoline and then shows Nicole swimming. Yeah Nicole!

We also enjoyed some great swimming at Uncle Frank and Aunt Dusty's pool. Unfortunately, I didn't have a camera then. Allyson especially loved diving off the rocks into the deep end with Uncle Frank. Everyone was shocked by how she showed no fear.

Chocolate Strawberries

We made chocolate strawberries one evening at Jeff and Gina's. The girls loved helping Papa dip the strawberries.

More Dance Recital Video

Nicole's Dance Camp Recital

The day after we returned from California Nicole was scheduled to attend dance camp. I wasn't sure, after getting home at 1:00am (weather issues with flight) if she was going to be up for it. But she loves to dance and hesitate. (At least I think she didn't hesitate...Allyson and I were sleeping in and dad took her that first day!)

We really enjoyed watching her recital, with some tumbling, ballet, tap, and jazz. She especially seemed to enjoy the free dancing with the ribbons. So cute.

Nicole's Fancy Napping

Nicole doesn't like to take a nap. Occasionally, though, I like to take a nap when Allyson is sleeping. This was one of those days. I let Nicole watch a movie and then told her to read books or, if she wanted, take a quick "catnap". When I woke up, I couldn't find her anywhere. Soon, I located her inside this empty bin (I've been putting away the winter clothes and bringing out the summer). I love how she put the feather boas over it before falling asleep. And, of course, she's sucking away on that wonderful thumb!

Allyson's Hole in One!

Every now and then the house feels just too quiet. Whenever I get that feeling it's imperative I stop whatever I'm doing and investigate. This is what I found the last time I had that feeling.