Camp Crestridge for girls

A few weeks ago, we all went up to Camp Crestridge for the annual work week. Camp Crestridge is a girls camp that my aunt and cousin have gone to in years past. My grandparents have donated a cabin in all of the great grandchildren's names. Every year they have a work weekend to get the camp ready for the hundreds of campers that will be staying there. Matt was a great help. Baikal and Rybolt enjoyed playing in the mountains with their cousins: Willa, Abbott, and Eva.

Zoo time

Now that summer is here, we have been going to the zoo more frequently. Baikal likes to get a map and plot out our course upon arrival. Rybolt enjoys watching the animals. It is a good time.

Blogs and broken collarbones

Baikal has broken her collarbone! She was trying to get out of the car by herself and slipped. Once she calmed down, she told me that her heart was broken and was touching her left collarbone. The doctor confirmed it. She is to take it easy for three weeks while it heals. A toddler take it easy? We'll see about that...

Also, Rybolt has kind of broken our computer. It still works, but has been back and forth to the repair shop. I think we will have to send it off to HP for a fix, which means that the blog will be on temporary shut down. I'll try to upload the rest of my May pics before sending it out tomorrow.

Fish Eggs: A series

I made eggs for breakfast. We were all eating when Baikal said, "Look mommy, it's a fish!" And it WAS! I had made a fish out of scrambled eggs. We just stared at it for a while, until Baikal decided that the fish needed a home in her tummy.

Trip to Cleveland part 4

We had a wonderful time at cousin Mike's wedding. Here are some of the pictures. Baikal really enjoyed doing the chicken dance. Rybolt really enjoyed the desserts.

Trip to Cleveland part 3

We had a wonderful time visiting Grandmother Miller's house. Baikal and Rybolt especially liked hanging out with older cousin Maddy.

Trip to Cleveland part 2

When we arrived in Cleveland, we spent the first day in the small town of Berea, where Matt's parents live. There is this great park right next to their house that goes on for miles. The kids loved playing there, and so did I.

Trip to Cleveland part 1

Although it was not his first flight, it was Rybolt's first flight where he was aware of the plane. We flew up to Cleveland for a family wedding. Both of the kids did really well on the plane. Yeah!

Three is the new two

Terrible twos? What about terrible threes?
I leaned in to give Baikal a kiss good night and was met by a hand to the face.
"I don't want to be small anymore. I want to be big." Apparently, she has figured out that big people go to bed whenever they want, but children do not. After getting an apology and a time out, I exited quickly before she also figured out that adults eat whatever they want too.

Last day of preschool

Baikal had her last day of preschool and said good bye to her teachers. She had a great year and made some great friends.

Baikal takes some pictures

Baikal wanted to take some pictures of the things that she was playing with.

Kid falls asleep in the car on the way home for naps...what to do?

No problem.

Grab your bag...let's go!

Have you packed your bag?






















Are we ready to go?






















I'll see you there!

Growing up

Tonight at bedtime Baikal said to me, "I do not want to be a child anymore. I want to be an adult." Yesterday, Rybolt told me (by gesturing) that he did not want to sit in his high chair at dinnertime. Instead, he wanted to sit in a chair just like the rest of the family. These kids are growing up fast. Good thing I have this blog to remember their younger days!

Ballet Recital

Baikal had her last ballet recital a few weeks ago. Here are some of the pictures from the event. The last two pictures were taken by Baikal.

Quotes

As Baikal is getting more aware of the world around her, she is starting to say some very entertaining things. Here is a selection of quotes from the day. Today was Sunday, and the kids go to the nursery while I go to church. I guess they talked about God today because it was on her mind.

This morning
Baikal: Mom, I'm glad that you are my mom.
Me: I am glad that you are my daughter.


This afternoon:
Baikal: Who is God?
Me: Humm...He is someone that loves you and is always there to help you.
Baikal: Where is he?
Me: Humm.....He is invisible.
Baikal: I saw him in church once. He is a man and wears a robe. He lives in the sky and sleeps on the clouds.


This night:
Baikal at prayer: Dear God, thank you for the food at church. It was delicious. God, please help me not to hit Daddy with my shoe. Amen.

Back to blogging!

I can't believe that May is almost over and I forgot all about Blog-A-Day in May! I have decided to make June my blog a day month, so I have a few days to figure out a new catchy title. We have been busy bees over here, and I have lots of great pictures to share. Stay tuned!