Hanz and Franz

"I'm Hanz and I'm Franz and we're here to pump (clap) you up!" SNL 90's

Big School Girls!

Don't they look so big???

Anna Claire is horrified at the thought that Lizzie is almost as tall as her. We are often asked if they are twins and Anna Claire will say, "No! We are 16 months apart!" Then she gives them a look that clearly demonstrates her seniority.

We bought new shoes this past weekend and Anna Claire asked the saleslady to re-measure her foot after Lizzie's was half a size bigger. For now there is still an inch difference in height...

First Day of School!

Anna Claire started 2nd grade and Lizzie started 1st today! I told my sister that I was glad and sad to see them walk into school. My mixed emotions may come from one child who's excited about school and one who would rather be with me.

They both had a fun day with new teachers and new friends! When asked by her teacher what she liked best on the first day of school, Anna Claire said, "It's you!" She LOVES her teacher! Lizzie's teacher will have to earn her love and devotion - I feel certain it will happen but it may take a few weeks.

Be Inspired!

Lizzie is so rainbow sparkly!

Softball in Sunday dresses

This morning in church a very talented girl sang a beautiful song with the choir. Afterwards Anna Claire leaned over and said, "I bet her throat is sore from all that yelling!" If anyone would know about yelling it's Anna Claire!

We played whiffle ball at a friends house last week - the girl's very first time. We were all surprised when Anna Claire was a good batter. We bought a whiffle bat and balls and practiced in our yard. Why bother to change out of your Sunday dress when you can just throw on a pair of socks and tennis shoes and start swinging?

Fancy Nancy

Anna Claire wore this ensemble to the grocery store today. She was hoping "people would gather around her and notice her."

Home, Sweaty Home!

We got home LATE last night after a 5 hour flight from Seattle and 3 hour drive home. Russ and I are tired today and I still feel like I am rocking back and forth like on the boat. I hope that goes away soon!

After a week in cool and cold temperatures, the deep south feels all right! Snow at the end of June seems wrong.

We had a great trip - one we will never forget!