It's the little things...

Yesterday, Berit gave me a hug and grabbed my neck so tight.  And as she hung on she said to me 'happy!!'

Me too, Berit Bean!

Father's Day and a visit from Granny & Big A

This past weekend we celebrated Father's Day and a visit from Granny & Big A.  Friday, our visitors decided to stay the night at the Broadmoor in CO Springs, so we tagged along and went swimming.

Then the rest of the visit was spent playing, shopping and eating.  We went to Boulder for Father's Day, (same thing we did last year) so I think it will become a tradition.

 It was a great weekend-- summer is in full swing and we are loving it.

Oh good, a little bit of rain.

That's what I thought when it started raining a few nights ago.  But the rain never stopped and we got pummeled with not one but two back-to-back hail storms.  Our yard was so pretty.  We had worked so hard to get it ready for Berit's birthday party over Memorial Day weekend.  Now, this is what is left.

So, needless to say, we're pretty bummed.  We had some peas that we were growing from seed that were doing so well and we were so excited (since Berit just loves peas) to watch them climb the trellis that Steve had built.  Some of the flowers seem to be making a recovery, but the veggie garden is definitely done.  Berit hasn't enjoyed all the 'pokeys' (rocks, debris etc..) that have taken over her back porch.  She prefers a much cleaner space where she can enjoy her lunch and perfect her painting skills!

Vacation Bible School & Other Stuff...

Berit started Vacation Bible School last week.  It goes Tuesday-Thursday from 9-1 for 3 weeks, and she's having a great time.  There are lots of kids from her class last year that continued onto VBS.  On Wednesday's they have  'water day' and they get to wear their swimsuits and play in the water.

We also have been enjoying the nice weather.  We get great shade on the back porch in the morning, so we've been playing and having fun picnics with friends, and painting!

Painting!

Hangin' in the baby pool!

Lately she's obsessed with her new baby stroller-- which she transports everything from baby dolls to boxes of crackers, to bracelets and shoes.

KISSES!