around the house

Clare got the camera and took a few pics around the house a few days ago.

We hung this US map on the wall a few weeks ago. Everyone in the family loves to look at the map. When we have visitors over everyone seems to congregate around the map and talk about where they've been and where they are going.  Kinda fun.  When I walk by the map I think, "Where will we be a year from now, and where will we be two years from now?" Could be two different places! Yikes.

Tressel is Clare's BFF.  She really loves him. We all love him. He really makes me crazy sometimes when he empties the trash can or eats food of the counter and I get really mad at him and grumble about how I hate having a dog so Clare thinks I don't like him. I guess I need to be a little more mild mannered! She is probably worried I will throw him out and let the coyotes eat him.

 Little jo in her favorite "cupcake jammies"

I am helping to plan a bridal shower for Marly Davis this week.  I noticed the evite hadn't been viewed by about 15 people, not sure why, so I had to make a bunch of calls one morning. The girls played so well together as they often do.  We will have a huge turnout -- about 50 people! I think the #'s are really high because quite a few women are bringing their teenage daughters. It should be a fun gathering!  Hoping the food we have planned is enough. 

I took the rest  of the pics

Cute girls

Lexey had herself totally hidden in her blanket on the floor. She is cute and spunky and delightful little person.

A few days ago we had som friend over for lunch. When they all sat down at the table, Tressel joined them. He is not allowed to have his face on the table but I guess he thought these girls were so cute he wanted to be in the middle of it all!

Look at how sweet little jo is in bed. This was taken probably at 10pm. She loves to sleep with multiple "mimi's" (the little blue or pink ones). She also loves her animal blanket and her baby oh and don't forget the "birdie" (pink puppet). She's a hoot.  During the day one of her favorite games is putting her baby to bed. She lays them down on a pillow, covers them up and says "nini baby" and then turns off the light. She'll wait about 20 seconds and then go back and say "morning baby. up".  She also likes to play this game with Lexey who is sweet enough to play along.  Lexey is a very good big sister to Jo/.