toothy

Doesn't seem like that long ago that these teeth were just arriving.... And now Abby has one missing top tooth to complement her two missing bottom teeth!

 

blocks

Nate is very into blocks these days. Here is a "yoga house" that he built. The little people are doing "transition pose." It was important for the yoga house to have a roof to keep the rain out.

travels

After the Maine weekend Sarah made a very quick stop in MN for a very special award ceremony... Congratulations Grandad! From there Sarah went on to Colorado where there were lots of meetings, mountain views, and a nighttime gondola ride to the top of an 11,000+ foot mountain for dinner and dancing.

maine

A quick weekend getaway for Sarah + Jamie to go to a friend's wedding in Boothbay Harbor, Maine. Morning stroll this morning with coffee in hand. Abby + Nate called from home where they spent the weekend with Bertha to give us the morning news which all sounded cheerful and good.

lotus blooms

Our annual trip to see the lotus blooms. Lotsa lotus!

artsy

Art time with light from the new lamp we won at the preschool auction. Nate's handprint is on there with all of his preschool pals.

hose

Holding the hose. Team effort.

grape sculptures

Fun and yummy.

jumpers

Jump!!

nate runs!

A speedy runner!

abby bikes!

A new biker!

chez obama

Sarah got to be Shaun's guest for the White House reception celebrating LGBT pride month. Fancy schmancy!  It is reassuring to know that the White House library has Bob Dylan's Lyrics on the shelf.

Quite a spread.

Cell phone cameras in the air! President and First Lady are entering the room!

Obama after his remarks, where he wondered if there might be a special ingredient in the pies at the White House....

Shaun & Sarah got up close and personal with Michelle who was catching some cuddles with a cute baby.

selfies at the white house

Selfies at the White House!

Champagne and pretty flowers.

Beautiful view.

Oh, tassels.

michigan travelers

Jamie and the kids set off on a road trip adventure to Michigan and made it to the cabin! Mommy had a few days of a quiet house, seeing friends, and work stuff and will join the gang in cabin-land tomorrow.