LEFTOVERS FROM COOPER'S ROCK

I had one last roll of film from my old camera that I just got developed and so here's a few outdated pictures from it. I will post some more of Peter's birthday from June soon.

PLAYING TOGETHER

Calvin was playing with Amelia in her room and when I went to check on them, I found that he had helped her into her wardrobe and covered her up with blankets and toys. She thought it was great fun and they were really cute playing so nicely together.

MY HANNA DRESS

I got a summer dress for Millie on clearance from Hanna Andersson. When Hanna has clearance, I usually see if there's anything I need because her clothes are such wonderful quality. Once again, I was not disappointed. This dress is great; sweet and feminine, but sturdy and well made. The fit, style and durability make it worth the price. All of the Hannas I've had for the boys have passed down to child after child. (Really, I'm not on their advertising staff).

THE BLANKET

This is Amelia holding the favorite corner of her favorite blanket up to her nose. She's the second of our children to get attached to a blanket. I'm seriously considering getting rid of it now before it becomes much more difficult to detach in the future. I'm having a hard time being totally determined about it though. She just loves her blanket. That blanket you made is really getting some good use, Grammy.

A SUNDAY DRIVE

Sunday night we took a drive in our new car to try it out. I thought this picture of everybody inside was kind of nice. One body will be moving to the back seat to make room for the newborn in the middle. It was a nice drive and it's a nice vehicle. The driver and leader of this clan

TAKING RISKS

Before I tell you what Peter said on Sunday morning that I thought was pretty funny, I'm going to attempt to set the scene for you. On Sunday morning we had pancakes, bacon and homemade applesauce for breakfast. Peter graciously has Amelia sit by him at every meal that he's home for, so that he can relieve me of the duties of feeding/training the baby. We enjoyed the food with a particular relish, but as it involved sticky syrup, bacon grease, and gloppy applesauce, clean up was a little more substantial than some meals, especially for the baby. We were almost done directing and helping the kids clear the table when Peter says, "You know the greatest risk that I take all week long?" I racked my brain. What could he be about to say? Taking risks is a topic we discuss from time to time. Hmm. What would be the greatest risk he takes in a week? The answer came, "Putting on my suit before breakfast on Sundays." Hee, hee. I thought that was pretty funny. I guess that can be my quote for the week.

NEW WHEELS

Our new suburban (8 seater, for our soon to be 8-person family)But wait! You haven't seen the suburban 'til you've seen it with 5 kids!
Our gas budget just doubled. :-)

PREGNANCY UPDATE

Today is 30 weeks. It doesn't seem quite possible that I have 10 weeks to go. I have felt really well up until this week. The baby seems to be fine, but my energy has dropped substantially and many small aches and pains have come up. The midwife said I was a little low on iron at my last visit, so I just got a supplement and I think that will likely help some. Baby is moving and growing, we're excited!

FLOWER ID

What is it, Mom?

AMELIA

Here is a series of pictures of Amelia. She was looking particularly girly this day and carrying around her baby. You'll notice that she totally ignores me with the camera.

She finally looks at me and has something to say.