Just an Ordinary Week!

This past week could be considered an ordinary week, if there is such a thing, with two 2 year olds. Nothing unusual scheduled, but lots of laughs and conversations about so many new and interesting things. Claire and Chloe wore their Hawaii dresses one day when we visited, and looked particularly cute, in my opinion.

The girls each got a turn to try and take a picture with Grandma's camera. Here Chloe got a shot of Grandma and Claire. Claire's attempt somehow turned into a movie...with Chloe and Grandma saying, "Cheese".

Hula hoops came into Claire and Chloe's lives this week. I hope they can master it. It was something that I never, ever, could really do, and it is a wonderful form of exercise for those who have the rhythm and skill.

The girls occasionally get to watch a show on TV called Dinosaur Train...I think that is the name of it. They have shown such interest in dinosaurs over the past few months and their Daddy plays a game with them telling them they have to be careful of the hot lava on the floor in their living room. It is fun to see them gingerly walking and pretending to avoid the "hot lava". Here Claire is talking to Papa about the lava and then Chloe picks up the conversation about a dead dinosaur. What amazing imaginations they both have.

The girls jumped a hurdle this morning at Sunday School, with both of them waving goodbye to Daddy at the door. Usually one of them struggles with the separation, even when I am staying with them, but today they showed improvement in that area. Claire also sang with great gusto when we sang "Jesus Loves Me" and "Jesus Loves the Little Children". It did my heart good! The girls both took part in some discussion as well. The story was about David and Jonathan and friends in general. Chloe told the teacher that she had Uncle Eric who was her friend. Fortunately, she got to see Uncle Eric and Aunt Suzie at lunch when we celebrated Father's Day out.

Happy Father's Day Great Grandpa Ove, Papa, and Daddy Mike!!

Speaking of Great Grandpa Ove, a few of us gathered to celebrate Father's Day with him on Saturday. Here he is with three of his five children, Aunt Jen, Aunt Dode, and Papa.