The Fashion Show!

We like to call this one "Carrie Bradshaw".

Little Irish Lassie.

Auntie Alicia went through her bins of dress up clothes from her two very fasionable girls the other weekend. We were the lucky recipients of the fashion show in a bag. Liesl loves to put one on right after the other run into the room to show one of us and run out for her costume change. She might do well in theater (at least in the quick change). With all of these outfits what in the world will she be for Halloween? She changes her mind daily. Perhaps she will be a model and change outfits all day long over and over and over. Thanks Auntie!!!

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

This is an old photo but a good one. I aquired this lovely bra on the 3day walk and it is a constant source of enjoyment. It is also a good reminder of what is important in life, no not boobs, family and living a healthy lifestyle so that we can enjoy eachother for a long time.

This one my friend Erin took, and it just melts my heart. I had to add it to the blog as soon as I received it.

Fall Fest!!!

Fall fest is one of the many great festivals around town this time of year. We decided to have a fall gathering and the weather cooperated perfectly. We had tons of kids and parents and friends over for treats and coffee and running around. Liesl is at the age where she doesn't need constant supervision and she and her friends actually play Together!!! not just next to each other. I think we might have an annual event on our hands.

Liesl rode the horse at the festival and we cheered her on. Dad was a great side-kick.

Here is the requisite face painting. Liesl choose a bug and a skull and cross bones to go with her princess dress!

Here are some of our friends enjoying the party. It was great to have everyone just hanging out in the yard lounging in the grass while the kids whirled around us.

Dad plays horsey. I think he needs a treat like the horses at the festival, maybe some apples.

After the official party was over the Peps helped us clean up and we decided the girls were filthy and playing so well that we couldn't end the party yet. So the girls hopped in the tub and we ordered pizza. Here the girls are doing some workbook pages together. A great end to a great day.

Auntie Lisha's Cabin

Jodie has been experiencing some computer difficulties so I hacked into her blog to update it (this is her sister Amanda.) Liesl has been enjoying some time up north and Alicia's cabin. Besides the fun of hanging out with her cousins she has also been able to practice her swimming which she is getting so good at.

Liesl also got to check out a frog. She is a sucker for any creepy, crawly, hoppy type things. I will have to ask Liesl next time we talk if she was trying to turn this one into a prince. :)

3 Years Old!!!

What a great weekend filled with family and tons of fun. Liesl turned 3 and we celebrated first at Auntie Alicia's cabin then on to Nana and Papa's. We are so lucky for so many things!

Swimming with Dad!

Our little fish is learning how to swim at the YMCA and she can actually move forward kicking now. That may not seem like much but we are so proud.

We are now confident that we can go on a boundary waters trip with Liesl. She is one heck of a paddler!

Feeding the chipmunks and squirrels at the cabin is one of the most exciting activities. At one point the squirrel nibbled Nana's finger and Liesl spent the rest of the weekend yelling at him everytime he came near.

This is the first time Liesl has ever roasted marshmallows and needless to say she loved them!

It is pretty great how we get to do fireworks for Liesl's birthday every year. What a great time for a birthday.

Yes there is a giant spider inside of that necklace!

It is real but this one is dead.

Liesl has a wonderful balance of princess and bug lover.

So, I have mentioned Liesl's love of bugs before, right. Well, for Liesl's birthday present Auntie Alicia found a bug holder necklace, this spider happens to be not living anymore but she had a live one in the bug holder for a couple of hours.

Once again Nana has pulled off a cake made to order. Here is Liesl's robin icecream cake as requested.

Our friends Erin and Esmae came over for popcorn and a movie for Liesl's birthday night. What fun hanging with the girls.

Auntie Karen sent a new raincoat for the birthday girl. As always our Florida family did not disappoint and sent the cutest Disney raincoat ever. Liesl wore it for the rest of the present opening. Thank you to everyone who made Liesl's 3rd birthday so very special.