Not a Baby

Hard to believe, but Mari is already 15 months old. She's not really a baby anymore. She walks pretty well, and says lots of words: Mamma, Dadda, Whats(Th)at, Agua, More, AllDone, E(l)mo, M(e)ow, Cheese, No, P(l)ease, Mo(re), Bo(ok), Ba(ll), Mine, DeeVee(D), and Tea.

This is my favorite. She has doesn't quite understand "no". I mean, when I tell her "No, we don't hit Calli", she understands that she is in trouble, but usually shouts back "NO" at me, and hits me. (We are still trying to avoid that reaction.)

The cute part is when you ask her if she wants something. If she wants it, she'll shake her head and give this long sweet "nooooo". Then I ask her, "What do you say?" and she says "P(l)eeeeease". So funny!

Well, with my baby getting so grown up, it is a good thing that I have Owen to cuddle with me. Although with all that hair he looks more like a little man than a baby.

Far Away Friends

This weekend, we were fortunate enough to be able to see 2 sets of family friends who live out of the area: one in Florida, the other in Uganda. Both visits were very fun, too short, and left us wanting more. Come back soon!!

Kathleen & Brad (check out their blog)

Jamie, Owen & Steph

Izumi & Sam

Me, Mari & Erika

Jamie, Carol, Me & Mari

Carol, John and our family

Introducing Owen

Today we were privelged to be able to share breakfast and spend some time with Sam, Erika & their new baby, Owen. Owen was born May 21st - and is a adorable, content little guy!

Our girls loved him. Mari kept peeking into his car seat to talk to him, and Calli wanted to hold him. During breakfast, Mari would yell "Baby" from her high chair.

Calli even got to help give him his bottle.