Saturday, May 27, 2006

Pals



Emma & Jelimo enjoy the first hot day in Michigan.

Training in Progress




Look who is wearing big boy pants (for a few minutes each day). Good job, Elmo & Joe!

Sunday, May 21, 2006

babysitters


Lindsey & Lauren (twins!) will sit for Emma & Joe this summer!

Pals


Emma & her pal Lauren had a playdate today with their matching mermaid dolls.

Saturday, May 13, 2006

A truck, uncle Pete, & the kids



Stowe, VT







We took our annual trip to the Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe, VT with Grandma DeRogatis. We visited all of our favorite spots including the Ben & Jerry's factory, Burlington, the Cider Mill, the Lake Champlain chocolate factory and the shops in downtown Stowe. This year Emma made a bear "Pearl" at the Vermont Teddy Bear Factory. Emma and Joe loved the renovated fitness center, especially the pool. Grandma & Emma had tea at the Lodge and we all enjoyed lots of time playing outdoors.











Emma & Joe at Ben & Jerry's. Emma & Grandma at Tea (below).

Tuesday, May 02, 2006

Kresge Art Museum


Today Emma & I went to the Kresge Art Museum on the MSU campus to watch a Tibetan monk create a sand mandala. We were not allowed to take photos of the mandala so Emma found a ceramic art chair that is available for sitting for a photo of herself. This photo is titled "Emma sits in a ceramic chair at the art museum."

Monkey Bars


Joe's party at Spartan!



Tuesday, April 25, 2006

Joe's 3rd Birthday







All Day Party!















Joe's first party was on Monday morning with his preschool class at Pinecrest Elementary School. There is nothing quite as good as birthday cupcakes at 10:30 AM. In the afternoon Joe & Emma played with Joe's new toys.

Sunday, April 23, 2006

emma & gracie


i am writing this by myself. emma

Saturday, April 22, 2006

Chris's 35th Birthday



Earth Day


This morning we went to the Harris Nature Center to celebrate Earth Day. Emma rode a pony named Emma. There were plenty of games, crafts, and plantings. Joe's petunia is now transplanted in Emma's garden.

Thursday, April 20, 2006

On the road



Emma has finally graduated from a car seat to a booster seat. She is delighted! Since Emma has moved up, Joe is now is Emma's less restrictive car seat. Joe' s new seat allows him to practice yoga while riding in the car (as seen in photo).