Making cookies

Mary had a friend over and they made cookies this afternoon.

Look Mom, no hands

Here is Ruth debuting her new bike riding trick.

What Ruth has been up to

Fun, fun and more fun.

The sixth day

Mary is going to swim lessons and then to her friends house for the rest of the day and an overnight stay!

I am running errands and then coming home to work.

Which of us is going to have more fun I wonder?

Mary can play chess

Mary and I played a game of chess tonight and without me letting her she won.

Day 5

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Today was filled with playing, flip flop decorating, and fresh pineapple Popsicles.

Day 4

Yesterday was the start of session 2 swim lessons,. movie, and a homemade dress to match her friend's.

Father's Day

To all our Fathers.  Thank you and we love you!

Amber and Mary

Evening park photos

These pictures make me wish for a better camera and the knowledge to use it.

Mary Day 3 part 2

Found a snake on the way to the park.  Ick!
Said snake.
Taking the new ATV on a drive to the park.
At the park.
Playing chess with Daddy.
Mary says one day she will beat her Daddy.  Until then she is getting pretty good.

Mary Day 3

Racing her new Remote Control ATV with Dad.

With Mary Day 2

Mary playing with her Daddy while her Mommy blogs about her day.


Our day did not go as planned.  Mary's friend was sick, so her friend from yesterday stayed over until after lunch and then we ran some errands.  It was a nice day, we had pizza and watched "Bolt" with dinner, and now Mary is heading to bed.  Tomorrow we are getting groceries and going to "Hoots" to play on the jumpers.  Should be a lot of fun.

Mary Day 1 Part 2

Sprinkler and water fun in the afternoon.

Enjoying our homemade ice cream.

With Mary Day 1

Morning cup of coffee with Mary courtesy of my Mom giving me an early birthday gift.  Aren't the mugs to die for, I love them.

Morning cup of coffee.
An early morning bike ride to the park.  Yes, Mary is wearing a bathing suit and boots.
Swimming lessons were inside today.  The kids worked on holding their breath.  Mary got up to 12 seconds.
Playdate with a school friend.  They decorated mugs.  Mary's says "I Love Dad".

Saying Goodbye to Ruth

Rio Grande Gorge Bridge

Ruth is in Colorado for the next 10 days to spend time with her Grandma Chris and Grandpa Drew.  She is going to have the best time while she is there, but I miss her already.  I will post every night what Mary and I have done for the day, and when Ruth calls I will let you know what she is up to also.

Mary swimming

Wednesday Swim pictures