Some more Ella pictures for all

I love how Daddy watches Ella swim: Beer in hand, in a lounge chair. Nice.

Playing with Aunt Sa at Nini and Papa's house...

One word: Bribery.

Having fun at Six Flags... that's Grandpa waving in the second pic if you're having trouble finding them.

Spin, spin, spin!

She always waits until I peek my head in the bottom of the big slides. Too cute.

We love this park in Beach Park - Thanks Valerie!

I love restaurants that give balloons. Keeps the kids busy until bedtime.

Thanks Dave and Betsy for the Belle dress, she loves playing dress up in it!

I have many, many pictures of this caboose from my childhood. It's cool to have Ella in one.

Goofing around the house. I love how my shoes are on the wrong feet. She doesn't care. And, of course, playing Hungry, Hungry Hippos with Daddy.

Recent Holly pictures - Enjoy!

Holly's got her own rocker at Nini and Papa's house.

Having fun in Wiggles' World at Six Flags and in the park with Daddy.

What happens when you tie a balloon to a toddler's foot?

Just being goofy, and enjoying a giant waffle.

Healthy again, finally!

It only took 20 tries to get her smiling for this picture :o)

It's nice that both kids finally are healthy and we're able to play outside and do fun things again.

Holly was getting into trouble and eating sand, so we trapped her in the car. At least Daddy took her for a ride.

Ella's umbrella has seen better days, but she doesn't seem to mind.

Scoopin' Genesee July 10-11

Waukegan's Festival, Scoopin' Genesee, took place last weekend. We took a walk down there Friday night with the stroller and brought Pork Chop with us. We went back again on Saturday for the Kids' Fair and took the girls in the stroller. It was a little warm, but not hot.

Holly got to hang out in the stroller while Ella did some big girl things, like the bounce house and trackless train.

I think Ella was mid-wave, but it looks more like "talk to the hand" from this shot. Harris Bank had a tent and gave out kites and tattoos. Hi Hubert!

Ella was a little timid in the petting zoo, but didn't freak out like some of the other kids around there. She didn't feed anyone, but I fed the lama, the donkey, a sheep, and quite a few goats.

Time to head home for lunch and naps!

Recent Pics

Here are some recent pics for you.

They have fun with the ball pit, but sometimes Holly has trouble getting out!

Sometimes they have their snack together at the table. Holly's still learning to sit in the chair, but they're pretty cute there. Holly finished first and wanted to hang out in the drawer for a bit.

Peek-a-boo!

I can still see you!

Holly wants to be a drummer I think! She yells like Animal when she's got sticks in her hands. She's a pretty good dancer too.

I'm not sure what she did, but I think Ella's guilty. And finally, both girls with Papa.