and she didn't even scream

Mary can back float, who knew?
Crossing a log bridge, she did not scream!!
Our mysterious bear, more about him later.

As I await more information regarding this bear, here are some highlights of Mary's week.

The Eagle has landed

Ruth has made it to Grandpa's house safely.
She will be in Ft Wayne, IN for the next two weeks, and it sound like she is going to have a great time.

What Mary is up to

This has been a summer of firsts and travel.
Mary is in Colorado with my folks for a few weeks and while there went on her first couple mile hike. She did great and I am so proud of her.

Away she goes

In the shuttle on the way to the airport.
Mad at Daddy for checking in her suitcase.

Ruth is in the air on her way to Indianapolis.
She has 15 pounds of books, her tiger and food.
This was a bittersweet morning.

Date with Ruth

I had the immense pleasure to take Ruth on a date today.
We went out for lunch, a movie, the book store, and her favorite, the Natural History Museum.

These little girls

Mary is in Colorado for two weeks, and Ruth is leaving Sunday for Ft Wayne Indiana.
Ruth and I went with friends to the zoo yesterday and are enjoying our week together.
It is a very different experience having only one girl at a time, different parts of their personality come out when they are an only child.
The girls are both growing up so fast, and I am so proud of them. This has been a fun summer of travel, thank you to all of our family for taking Ruth and Mary and giving them an experience they will never forget.

New Best Friend

Mary saved up for half this doll and finally got her on her half birthday.

archaeology dig

Mary's half birthday

We took Mary here http://www.monkeymaniaadv.com/ to Monkey Mania and it was really fun.
It is a super cute business with a Hollywood room Ruth loved and a jumper and indoor play yard Mary and I had tons of fun in.

Karate

Here is Ruth getting ready to go to her lessons this afternoon.

A day in the life of Ruth

Ah to be a kid.