Neck Workouts and Map Girl

Anna's really learning how to life her head. She's rolling over and looking around on her stomach.

Lift that head!


A new perspective on things.


Laura's been really into maps the past few days. (I wonder where she gets that from???) She even asked to take a map to bed with her a couple days ago. When I woke her up in the morning, the map was sitting on the pillow next to her.


"I like maps!"


There's Minneapolis Laura!


Grandma came over for some Anna & Laura time.


Super mommy. I think Laura has triplets.

Princess LJ

Laura was so excited to get BIRTHDAY CAKE this past weekend. Very special treat. She even dressed up as a princess in her cute green outfit.



Nice crown Laura!


Yummy Crackers

Basement is carpeted

We had the guys from Empire do the carpet today. It looks really nice:



I laid down a baseboard to see how it would look.


Now it feels nothing like a basement. Bright, carpeted, and no nails laying on the floor.


Pretty soon the doors will come, and we'll be in business.


Of course, Laura had fun on St. Patrick's day. At least the 1/8th of her that is Irish.

Feelin' Groovy

Laura loves listening to Simon and Garfunkel (AKA Mommy Music). She'll even do some singing from time to time.



Note - The bruise on her eye is the result of a sudden deceleration against a Rubbermaid container.

Happy St. Patty's Day

Happy St. Patrick's Day everybody. I dressed the girls up in green to celebrate.

Irish Sisters


A true Irish Princess.


Our li'l leprechaun


Yesterday the temperature was up in the 60's! We even went for a family walk outside.

"The animals are talking to me!" Laura loved hearing all the animals.


Auntie Katy and Lucy came too. Lucy even smiled.


Anna's first outside family walk. She really liked it, and even stayed awake.


You can't miss a golden opportunity to get some puddle jumping in!


The snow is melting, but it still is slippery!


Laura loved the outside time. I liked it too, especially when she went to bed on time.

Gillespie's Europe '08

My parents went to Europe last fall, and my sister in law made them a great memory book for the trip:

Photo Book

Happy Friday!

Another week under the belt! Laura had to fight off a little case of sniffles and a mild fever, but she is fine now.

Daddy's Girls


Laura Jean and Anna


They are quite a duo.


Time for adventure!


Daddy, are you done yet?

Swimming, Planting, and Growing

Laura finished her swimming lessons this weekend and passed with flying colors. Now it is time for Parent/Child 2, so I have to set that up. Laura just loves the water and even had an extended audience: Grandma Becky, Grandpa Bud, and Auntie Jenny came to watch the exciting finale. Ok, maybe not that exciting, but Laura did put on a happy show.

Laura showing off her 'Superman' float.



Scoop & Kick!



The backfloat, the best part. Except maybe dunking daddy in the water, that's pretty fun too.


More superman float


After swimming lesson, we had a lesson on gardening. Laura learned about making 'mud' and planting seeds. Pretty soon they will sprout and she can watch them grow into tomatoes, peppers, and basil plants.


"I hold my hand like I feed the fish"


You put the seeds in the little holes daddy made in the mud.


Anna had a sleepy weekend, she must have been busy growing. Or maybe watching Laura on all her adventures wears her out.

Happy Birthday Grandpa & Happy Anniversary Mimi and Bumpa

Happy Birthday Grandpa Beepa and Happy Anniversary Mimi and Bumpa. 39th, I think, but I could be wrong.

Big Shoes to fill and basement!

Yes Laura, you have big shoes to fill.
Fortunately between daddy and bumpa's DNA, it is unlikely you will endure mommy's shoe shopping experience.


I have no idea why she loves to wear mommy's shoes so much. Maybe they match her shirt, she loves matching colors.



The basement is painted. Pretty soon Laura will have a whole toyroom. BTW, I now love in-wall speakers.


Laura picked out the colors, I think she has good taste.


The doors are scheduled to arrive in April (grrr), but I really wanted them to match the rest of the house.

Thanks for the postcard and Anna rolling

Every week Mimi sends the girls a postcard from Florida. Laura is always excited to get her mail.



Anna is trying really hard to roll over. I guess watching cousin Lucy crawl got her motivated to get moving!