Sisters

A sister can be seen as someone who is both ourselves and very much not ourselves - a special kind of double. ~Toni Morrison
Happy girls with...

silly faces!

Three is the Magic Number

Um...who ever said this has not had a 3 year old (okay, I know it was a song about recycling and from Schoolhouse Rock but still). And the "Terrible Twos" was coined by someone whose child had yet to reach 3. Just saying....

4 months!

Penelope is officially 4 months now. The time is flying by and we are enjoying every minute with her. She is a happy baby and has a smile and giggle for everyone, but especially her sister. At her 4 month exam she was 12.5 lbs and 24 inches. She is a peanut compared to her sister who at that age was 14 lb 14 ounces (a full 2.5 lbs bigger....I did the math for you). Penelope is still in 0-3 month clothes and is often mistaken for a newborn out on the street (thereby getting praises for how alert she is and how advanced...we'll take it)! She fortunately is excelling in her milestones, most likely due to the fact that it is really easy to roll over when there isn't much to bring along! She is also trying to sit up and can actually do it (albeit slightly hunched forward) for a second or two before toppling.

She loves to chew on fingers...hers, mine, Daddy's.

This is her..."you ain't fooling me" look. She is on to us!

Smiling drool monster!

Dog Days of Summer

The humidity finally broke, the temps dropped (to mid-70s), and there wasn't a cloud in the sky. We seized the opportunity and got lots of outdoor time.

Georgia getting her climb on at the Tot Lot.

Georgia and Penelope posing next to the Biggest Dog in Town sculpture exhibit.

Georgia "feeding" the ducks. And by feeding, I mean throwing rocks at them. Due to poor aim and short throws, no ducks were injured during these activities. In order to buy time until dinner, the super mother that I am allowed her to throw rocks for about 20 minutes.

Lil P is a busy body and doesn't miss a beat. Nice hairdo by the way.

Georgia resting on the bench. This activity may also be referred to as "delaying the return home", "dwaddling" or "being stubborn".

You can tell a Huckins Girl...

about a mile away! Penelope and I went up to Camp Huckins to celebrate Jody Skelton's 40th year at camp! Quite an accomplishment. We got to see "Borowski", the author of WeAreOK , and little Kiernan (the K part of OK and potentially Penelope's future suitor). It was great seeing old friends, counselors, and campers. The lake was warm and the perfect respite from the humidity. The new chapel is GORGEOUS!!!! I wish it had been there when I was a camper!

Tech Baby

Penelope loves her Mama's iphone. Who wouldn't when it has fun games, movies, music, and best of all your picture as the screensaver?

Crazy Hot

Despite it being crazy hot, someone still loves to wear her winter PJs. In case you haven't met her, there is NO rationalizing with this girl. We are really looking forward to ages 12-16.