More of That Great Minnesota Springtime Weather

Driving certainly wasn't fun today (although not as bad as I thought it would be), but Anabelle sure had fun in what may be her last blast of winter until next year.

Spring Fashion Show

Here are some more pics of Anabelle's super-cute Easter outfit!

What A Happy Easter!

Nonnie and Papa had everyone over Sunday for Easter and Anabelle had a blast!


"What? The Easter Bunny is upstairs???"


"Aaah, you guys were just teasing me. That's not a bunny; it's Nonnie!"


"Now here's a really comfortable shoe that I think you'll like. We also have it in pink!"


"Hey, that tickles!"


"Don't stop! Keep tickling my toes!!"


"I can't wait until I go off to Paris for school!"


"You know, I used to love this book, but after reading Madeline, it just doesn't have the same depth. Am I already outgrowing the stories of my youth?"


"OK, Papa, enough pictures. I just heard Nonnie say it's time for dessert!!"


"Oh, man, it's all so good but I don't think I can take another bite!"


"Say 'CHEESE!' everyone!"


"Wait a second! My brother told me what happens with this 'pull my finger' game!"


"Oh, man, that does smell!"


"Just kidding! Let's kiss and make up!"

Spring Has Sprung

...Minnesota-style! It's been snowing since Friday, and it's still snowing today!


On the plus side, it looks beautiful, and the kids were happy to have one last blast of winter!


"So... what do you wanna do?"

"I dunno; what do you wanna do?"


"My snow -- let me show you it."


"OK, let's pack in some more snow and then throw it at Daddy."


"Come here, Daddy. I have something for you!"


"This cotton candy is really cold!"

Princess For A Day Forever

Lately Anabelle's been playing dress-up in her princess costume from last Halloween and saying that she's Cinderella. Isn't she cute? I think she should wear this outfit all the time everywhere!

Bedtime Stories

"OK, everyone, before you go to sleep I'll read you a little more from our bedtime book."


"Let's see... where did we leave off last night?"


"OK, discussion topic: Who can tell me why the book is called 'Persuasion'?"

Anabelle's School Pictures

We got back Anabelle's school pictures and are trying to decide which one(s) to order. Cast your vote in the poll below!


#1 - The Impressionist Painting Background


#2 - The Serious CEO Portrait


#3 - The Nature Lover Portrait



And here's the class picture, which we'll probably order because it's pretty cute.

419 Sesame Street

"What's this? Elmo needs to know Mommy and Daddy's credit card info?"


"OK, seems reasonable!"


"Wait a second -- on last week's episode, Grover told us never to give out personal information on the internet because.... OH NO. WHAT HAVE I DONE???"

Anabelle's Pillow Fortress & Resort

Sometimes you just need to get away from it all in a pile of pillows:

A Young Amelia Earhart

"Fire up the propellers! I'm ready for takeoff!!"

Slowly Getting Better

"I can keep the Cheerios down, but I don't have the strength to sit up!"

(Anabelle has fully recovered from her stomach flu now, but last week was rough. Thanks for visiting and all the help, Bac Dong!)

It's A Beautiful Day To Wear A Neighborhood

Anabelle looks pretty cute in a hood (which she calls a "neighborhood"), doesn't she?











[This post especially for Bac Dong.]