Well we are back from our Oregon camper van vacation and I think it was a great success. The thing about camping is that you are close to your fellow campers all the time and I think the kids loved that. They also loved sleeping in the pop up bunk of the camper van, running…

This week we are taking it very easy. The girls have been staying in their pajamas ’til 10:00 or later and I’ve been getting my bathroom walls ready to paint (messy dust everywhere). We have two vacations planned for this summer – one to Oregon coming up soon and then later in August we’ll go…

Today is Bea’s last day of school. I’m enjoying waking up to the breeze gently blowing my curtains. We’re waiting for lightning bugs to come out. If the weather ever warms up consistently you’ll find us at the beach. And we’re getting ready for our much anticipated VW camper van tour of the Oregon Coast.…

What a fun day we had with Grandma and Jennifer and Jenna. We decided to go down to the city and see all the fun sights. First we had to go to Dylan’s Candy Bar. Then on to Millennium Park to see the Bean, Lurie Garden and cool our toes in the Crown Fountain. We…

Claire finished her year of ballet with a recital. She did a good job. It was a typical five year old performance with some confusion and lots of cuteness. We were so happy that Grandma J. and Jennifer and Jenna came to see the performance.  Most of these pictures are from her rehearsal. What a…

We got to pick our first round of peas yesterday. They were eaten up right away by Bea’s friend and Claire. Pea lovers!