Reading

Well, I can't figure out how to rotate this video, but I'll share it anyway. Elise was reading to herself in the car - it was very sweet.

Family time 2

Too high, Papa T!

Elise got a great deal at a garage sale this weekend - her like new Radio Flyer trike was only $10. She loves riding it and she'll be pedaling on her own before long!

Family time

Here are a few pictures from our weekend. We had dinner with my parents, Jon and Christi, and my Aunt Brenda. We captured a few sweet moments with Uncle Jon and Elise. I haven't figured out how to post more than four pictures per post with Google Picasa, so the posts are split up.

We also ask for prayer for the Rasmusen family. While we don't know the Rasmusens personally, our friend Sadee nannies for their family. You can read about their story at https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/rasmusenfamily. I am amazed by this family's faith through tragedy. They credit this faith to God's provision and ask for continued prayer for their family.

Popsicles

We had a wonderful weekend visiting with college friends, meeting up with family from Alabama, and going to the pool as a family. The weekend ended with popsicles before bed, which the whole family (including the dogs) enjoyed. Elise had a hard time sleeping later - perhaps it was the sugar before bed. Oops!

Happy 4th of July

We had a fun Fourth of July in Fort Wayne. Elise had so much fun with her grandparents. On the 4th, we went to an nearby animal rescue. Elise was a little timid about the animals, but warmed up to the idea as we were there longer. She enjoyed feeding the miniature ponies - I enjoyed feeding the animals as well, as you can tell.

Probably the most incredible story was one of the two chimps had served a butler for a family. It would greet guests and get them beverages. It even enjoyed drinking beer and smoking. But, one day it lost its temper and threw the refridgerator across the room, so the family rethought their decision. Crazy!

Elise also had a milestone while we were there - she asked to use the toilet (less eloquently) and did so successfully! I tell you, this girl is going to potty train herself.

Elise immediately fell asleep in the car as we headed back to Bloomington on Sunday. When she woke up, she said, "Moon, Nana, Papa J". I think she said "moon" because she saw a cloud out the window and thinks they are the same thing. She must have also been having sweet dreams about her grandparents :).

Fun with Friends

Here are some fun pictures of Elise with her friends Rebekah and Karis (Karis is a great babysitter). Plus, Elise's great cross face! Can't beat that scowl.