Kip, the true first born

Here he is! The challenger, the one who wants to get it right and be right. He wants to play the games and win the games. He literally crackles with energy. You can feel when he enters a room even if he doesn't make a sound. He started summer camp this week and when I asked him to tell me about his first day he said, "Mom, the teachers said they write it somewhere for the moms to see. So, you can just look there." He's a firecracker and he has my heart.

Tommy my joyful love

This kid is so happy to finally be big enough to enjoy life in his style. Being part of EVERYTHING. Everyone is included, every activity a chance for fun and mischief. He is pure joy! Here he is trying rhubarb from the garden.

She's a LADY

We spend our time singing, talking, and playing. I am dangerously close to reaching for the pink nail polish, but I have managed to contain myself. She is beautiful, smiley, content and fun. The whole family loves having her around. Has it really only been 3.5 months since she joined us? What did we do without her. Much joy!

The boys, Papa, and Kip went for a nature walk down by the Mississippi. They are a loving the fact they can spend their days outside.

The boys ride

The boys still love cruising around the neighborhood in their Mustang.

T in the rain

Sweet Charlotte

Kipper at his friend's house

Summer So Far

After a slow start to summer in Minnesota, we are now in full swing. This has been a beautiful week and all of us have enjoyed being outside. Kip starts a summer preschool program next week at Dodge Nature Center. He is leary and excited. Tommy will be lost without his brother 2 mornings a week, but will surely find ways to get into trouble without him. Our dear, precious Charlotte is growing up too fast. We are all crazy about her.