Waterpark!

As we reach the end of a long hard winter, we took the girls on a spring break adventure to the Edgewater waterpark in Duluth. It's not exactly the same as going to a spring break in Florida, but we don't have to get on a plane and we can go on our own schedule.

Here is the whole family relaxing in the pool.


Today we put the kids in their life jackets today, Laura loved the freedom of going around the pool all by herself.


Zoom Laura. Zoom!


Laura really has the hang of scooting around the pool.


Anna loves the water. She's not quite as adept at zooming around the pool, but she sure has fun!


Anna making a break for it out of mommy's arms.


The swimming Gillespie Girls.


Here's an underwater shot... Because we can.


Afterwards, we warm up in our room!

Why I am nice to Emily...

The secret to muscle tone? No, its not training for triathlons or even lifting weights. The secret is carrying a 2 year old around downtown for an hour while daddy runs a race! Emily makes a great 21st century Rosie the riveter.


Now back to regulary scheduled pictures.

Here is Anna's Valentine's day breakfast.


Anna wearing her high fashion ensemble.


Laura's hair is just long enough to pull it back into a ponytail. She looks like such a big girl!


She even got some bobby pins.


Grandma Becky and Grandpa Bud are loaning us a very special light... Mickey! They knew how much both kids like Mickey, so they were excited to share it with us.

Happy St. Patty's day

First off, I am sorry I've been lax in my posting duties. Between a long winter, shoveling, rhinoviruses, and a general lack of excitment, I have barely taken the camera out. As spring springs, that will change. Today's adventure: Haircuts!

Anna really wanted the camera for herself.


Laura chillin on the couch waiting for the latest leapster download.


Anna got a nice braid in her hair when she got her haircut.


Hi Anna, I like your haircut!


Hoo hoo! MICROMODS!


Laura is very happy she earned those leapster points in order to get some new micromods.


Meanwhile, Anna is hopping around the house.