She Works Hard for the Money

After our trip to Colorado, we went to visit Daddy's grandparents on the farm. My friends think that sounds like all fun and games, but there was a lot of work involved.

First, Sophie had to climb up on the tractor and take some glamour shots.

Then, I got up and did the real deal. Yes sir, off to the barn.

Proof of my labor: dirty hands. (Does anyone have a spare baby wipe??)

Later of course, somebody had to get the mail. Why is it always the smallest one who gets picked for these tasks??

Here I am doing a little office work from the farm - someone has to keep things in line!

More Colorado

After our trip to see the Lyttons, we went to Loveland to visit some family. Here we all are at Uncle Barry & Aunt Bonnie's house.
We had a great time swimming in the pool.
Kate had a great time racing around with Mackenzie. The red car was the car of choice, and Kate continually told Kenzie that the blue one was "better."
Here is Kate, Braden, & Mackenzie. Swimming again in the pool.
Inspired by Uncle Leon, Kate decides it's time for a little yardwork.
And, after a long day, and a skinned knee, a small quiet moment.

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Kate at windmills in Orange City

More Colorado Pictures

When Amanda was cooking, Mommy took some pictures because she thought Grandma would love to see the pretty colors.

Amanda liked that idea, so she set up a few more shots.

Here is Amanda talking about my grandma and cutting the red peppers.

Mommy, Sophie, & Amanda.

Rocky Mountain High

On Wednesday, Mommy & Daddy woke me up very, very early. It was still dark outside even! We got to ride on 2 airplanes, a train, and a bus. That was all very exciting. Mommy said we were going on vacation.

We got to see Mommy's friend Amanda. Mommy & Amanda used to work together in Mississippi. Here we are with Amanda, David, and their boys Trip & Cooper.

We went to a fun park to play. Here I am playing with David & the boys.

Here's Sophie enjoying the Colorado air with Daddy.

Cooper & I loved to eat together. Although, he did sometimes steal my food.

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Kate in Detroit

Big News From Sophie

Yesterday - I crawled for the very first time!! It was very exciting. As you can see, I also can now sit up! You would think Daddy & Mommy would think this was a cause to celebrate, but...

They only gave Kate a piece of cake; I had to chew on the placemat. (To be honest, they did also give me my first cheerio. But, I still say it is no comparison to a piece of cake.)

Afterwards, Mommy wanted to take us outside to get some pictures of us girls in our new dresses. Kate's comes from Aunt Rebecca. It is a very cool Holland dress. My dress comes all the way from Holland - the Hema, even. It is from my Moesa!

Thanks ladies for keeping us looking good!

Delaware, Part III

Here are the 4 of us by the Brandywine in Wilmington, DE.

I'm not sure what number this is, I've lost count, but here is another picture of Daddy & bad parenting.

For those of you who might be concerned, Uncle Neil & Sophie did make up.

I got a little bored on the way home and gave myself a tattoo. I think it's lovely!!

And, after the end of a long trip, Sophie getting some much needed rest.

Our Wild Saturday Night

After our Saturday naps, Uncle Neil & Aunt Rebecca took us to the IKEA in Philadelphia. I had lots of fun. I played in the plastic ball pit.

And, I had enough time to put some tired dogs down for the night. I even took the time to pray with them and sing "Jesus Loves Me."

After IKEA, we went to a restaurant called, "The Famous Fourth Street Deli." Here I am sharing some food with Uncle Neil.

Here is Uncle Neil's dinner!! He did share it with Aunt Rebecca.

And, the best part...DESSERTS! It is hard to see from this picture, but these are the biggest desserts I've ever seen! I know that might not mean a lot since I am only 2, but trust me - this is THE place to come for dessert, but only if you are very very very hungry.

A Surprise Weekend in Delaware

Aunt Rebecca called Mommy on Wednesday with a great idea! She wanted us to come up and visit them for Memorial Day weekend. Daddy & Mommy love last minute ideas like that, so off we went to Delaware for a fun vacation!
The thing is, Aunt Rebecca never told Uncle Neil. When we got to their house at 1 in the morning, Mommy put Sophie in bed next to Uncle Neil. He was very surprised! I think Sophie was too, because she started crying a little. (I'm sure they were just tears of joy.)

Here you can see Daddy putting me in the cold waters of the Brandywine. On Saturday we toured Hagley which was a Dupont estate. They used to make gunpowder here.

June Billy Graham TV

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A Fun Saturday

One of my favorite things to do is laugh. Mommy & Daddy love doing silly things so I laugh for them.

I call this video: "Monkey See, Monkey Do."

Today we went to a place called JAARS. We got to meet lots of missionaries. We also saw a plane doing tricks in the air. And, I got to go in a big truck! It was lots of fun. Since missionaries are so international, I thought I'd wear my Dutch shirt and my cute little woodenshoes slippers.

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Bad parenting... Again

Summertime & the Living is Easy

Hot Hot Hot

Today was a hot day! Mommy told Kate that it would be a fun day to play in the sprinkler. Kate got all dressed up in her pretty bathing suit.
Careful! Mommy hit me with the sprinkler first. By accident. Or maybe not??
Kate did NOT like the sprinkler, so we came inside and sat on a beach blanket instead. It still was a fun afternoon.

Our Weekend, Part II

On Friday, we went to a very cool place called "Old Salem." It was founded by Moravians, who are famous for their cookies and love feasts. We had a whole lot of fun there. Here you see me talking to an old timey person on the telephone. He is telling me something interesting.

So, I thought I'd tell him a little something interesting about me, too. I think he liked that. :)

Mommy's been talking about buying a new bed for me. So, we tried one out in a place called the tavern. Someone named George Washington even slept in this building. I told her it was nice that it was roomy enough for me & Sophie, but a little uncomfortable. (On Saturday, Daddy & Mommy DID buy me a bed. I love it!!!)

Before people had kitchen sinks, they got their water from these contraptions. Very interesting. And, very wet - which is a very fun thing!!!

Here I am taking a break from all the action. Just holding my water and enjoying life. It was a nice day for that.

For anyone who is interested in the latest Sophie news: she got her first tooth on Saturday!! And, she got to eat cereal for the first time. I even helped feed her a little. She seemed to like it.

Our Weekend, Part I

Daddy took off Friday this week, so we got to have a loooong weekend. We had so much fun. First, I got to do one of the things I love best, sitting (with a beverage, of course) and gazing out the window. Since we now have neighbors across the street, this is a lot more interesting. I also especially love it when the garbage truck comes on Fridays.

On Saturday, Mommy & Daddy let us stop at the fire station. We talked to a very nice firefighter who even let us take pictures by the fire engine. I LOVE fire engines.

After, we went to the park in downtown Belmont. Here I am climbing up the "rock wall." In the background, you can see people at the ice cream stand that just opened. And, yes, we went there, too.

Here is an artistic shot that Daddy took of me on the playground. Mommy says it looks like I am in jail. I don't think that is so funny. (And, I think it looks like Sophie & Mommy are in jail.)