What Is It About A Hammock?

...that makes everyone want to climb on?











Ah, Summer! Nothing like lying in a hammock with a dozen of your closest friends.

Splashing and Scaling

Some examples of Anabelle's very active weekend:

Swimming:


"You splash me with one foot, I splash you with two feet!"


"I win!! I'm King of the Kiddie Pool!!!!!"


"Man, this leg-kicking is a great workout! I can really feel the burn!!"

Climbing:


"OK, now I just need to reach over for that next foothold..."


"GOT IT!!!!"

What The --??

"Watch out for that car! Watch out for that crazy lady with the maracas!!"

More pictures from last weekend's trip to the Children's Museum here.

Science -- To The EXTREME!!!!

"Oh, watch out for that branch!!"


"OK, easy now, easy now... Yes! Nailed the mogul!!"


"OK, Dad, I've decided we need to buy a Wii."

Anabelle The Turtle

"Shhh! She's a little shy!"


"Oh, she's sticking her head out! I wonder if she'll come out all the way?"


"Yes! She did come out of her shell! Now let's be sure not to scare her off!!"

Anabelle's Jumpy Weekend

Anabelle had such a great weekend she just couldn't contain herself: She had to JUMP!!!

Blowing Bubbles at Becky's

These pics are exactly a month old today. Makes me wonder what other great pictures I've forgotten about on my hard drive.


"And after I'm done blowing bubbles, I'll help you put up your Christmas lights."


Sharing (?)


"Hey, look! It doubles as a magnifying glass!"

Anabelle The Aquatic Animal Trainer

"OK, who wants to go for a swim with the dolphins?"


"You know, it's a lot easier to maneuver in these in water."

Fresh out of the Shower

Hopefully these aren't too risque, but I thought Anabelle looked cute in her grown-up post-bath towel attire:

Fun on the Fourth

Parades appeal to young and old alike.


"Hello, sir. Do you have a moment to talk about Al Franken?"


"Hey, Jack! It looks like the ants are having a parade, too!"

Anabelle's Sidewalk Art

If you've been over to our house lately, you know that Anabelle enjoys making sidewalk art:








Maybe one day she'll be making art like this.

Beat the Heat

Anabelle had fun on the hot Fourth of July beating the heat with Jack's sprinkler ball:



If the slideshow's not working, the pictures are also available here.

Happy First Birthday, Little Brother!

Will turned one today and he had a big birthday bash to celebrate! Anabelle was a great helper, bringing Will all of his presents, helping him open them, and even helping him play with them! Will sure is lucky to have such a great big sister!!

(More pictures from the birthday later this week!)

A New Place To Sleep

Lately Anabelle's been sneaking into her little play house and sleeping in her sleeping bag at night. We weren't sure if we should let her or not, but she still sleeps through the night that way, and when we ask her about it she says, "Don't worry, Daddy. It's comfortable." So I guess it's OK. I suppose she sees it as a fun place to sleep.




It's like a camping trip for her and the Care Bear!

Fun at Calhoun

A little over a week ago, Anabelle and Will went to Lake Calhoun with Jack and had a ton of fun!















Even more pics!

Fun at Calhoun