Memorial Day at the Cottage

We traveled to the cottage for Memorial Day. It was a beautiful weekend and everyone traveled well. It was great to spend time with everyone and the weather couldn't have been better! Isaac and Sophia would lounge on the porch. Isaac thought he could drive the boat. Grace and Sophia had a blast swimming and boating with their cousins Ben, Sam and Will. And Sophia and Isaac discovered the beauty of Lake Avalon! Thanks for the memories!

Our Two Little Peas in a Pod...15 & 16 Months old

Isaac and Sophia continue to amaze us each day. It is precious to watch them interact with one another. We have found that they are never far apart from each other. What one does, the other does or must do. Some examples of this are....Isaac LOVES for Matt to toss him in the air, Sophia, not so much, HOWEVER if Isaac does it, than Sophia must have a turn (holding her breath the entire time of course)...Sophia LOVES her fruit, strawberries, blackberries and blueberries are some of her favorites, Isaac, not so much, HOWEVER if Sophia is eating it, Isaac must as well (making faces of dislike with every bite of course)...today, Sophia bumped her head on the table...I went to comfort her by picking her up and "giving her a kiss"...Isaac saw this and I said, "Is your sister okay? She bumped her head." With a look of concern, he quickly went under the table and when he stands he doesn't bump his head so he quickly just head butted it against the wall, followed by some fake whimpers in order to be comforted just as she was...silly boy! :) They are a lot of fun and they are entering one of my "favorite stages". I LOVE 18 months to about 2 1/2 years...their curiosity is so fun to watch and they just make me giggle...they are at a point where they are exploring their boundaries with you, yet are not at the point where they can sass too much. Every day they seem to learn something new, wheather it be a new trick, a new word, a new noise, or a new way something works. I love our precious babes. How far we have come...

Dance Recital...June 2010

These are pictures from the in studio dress rehearsal and a couple on stage for the actual recital. The girls had their recital at the beginning of June. It is so fun to watch the pure enjoyment on their faces when they dance! They went to Debut Dance again in North Liberty with Ms. Megan! Thanks Ms. Megan for another great year!

Finally...Ireland

So, Matt and I made a "quick trip" to Ireland at yes, the end of April (and I am finally getting around to updating my blog). We were looking at a fellowship opportunity in Dublin. The people there were INCREDIBLE and so super stinkin' nice. However, we have decided that it would not be a great fit for our family for multiple reasons. We actually are going to Cincinnati Children's for two years where Matt will do a fellowship in ENT. Nonetheless, here are some pictures of our trip.

Bath time...precious bums...

Gotta love bathtime! The twins sure do!:) In fact, when Elizabeth takes her bath after them, they are right back in the bathroom wanting more...usually end up with wet pajamas...

Elizabeth is 4 1/2

Elizabeth is 4 1/2, not just 4 anymore and she WILL correct you!:) She was so proud of her little "crown" from school when she celebrated her half birthday at the end of January!

Science Center in Des Moines

We went to the Science Center while we were in Des Moines this weekend. Everyone had a great time, including Matt!:) Elizabeth thought the giant vats of bubbles were a dream come true...she has been wanting to blow bubbles outside because she is SURE that is a sign of spring! Grace had fun building a rocket with Dad and seeing whose would fly the furthest. They were also very successful in "wrapping an egg" so that when it dropped from high above, it wouldn't break! Isaac and Sophia loved to climb around the little toddler area and just had a good time watching everyone and everything!

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