Rub a Dub, Dub

Rub a Dub, Dub
Three kids in a tub...

Same old, Same old

Well, we have been fighting off colds and stuffy noses, but have been keeping smiles on our faces and just doing our normal routine.  We have been getting some nice spring like days and enjoy the sunshine and warmer temperatures.  When I downloaded the pictures the other day there were 206 on the card and after I took out the out takes (like 40 some odd pictures of Marshall's thumb...) was left with 45!  Obviously, the kids have been enjoying the camera.

Eleanor dumped out Edith's box of toys and then took a picture of her playing.  I think Edith was a bit overwhelmed with her choices!

Andrew ordered 43 different kinds of seeds for our greenhouse (post coming soon) and Eleanor loves mail so she helped him open the box.

Edith celebrated Mommom's 101st birthday by wearing the special dress she gave Edith when she was born.

Happy girl!

Yes, we do give Edith food, but she likes to eat anything.  (See earlier photo eating socks, but also notice the teething rusk on the floor.)

"I found the food!"

All three playing together.  They were making a circle with their feet.

Group hug

circle time

Sister time

Edith playing in the grass

"What is there dirt on my face?"

"Here, I'll just add a bit more."

  Two kids looking at the camera at the same time and smiling!!! (Also, I think you can see Edith's family resemblance coming through.)

Marshall

JonJon got this cool outfit for Marshall when he went on a trip once.  Unfortunately, it didn't fit him when he first got it.  (I think the hanger and the tag disagreed about the size.)  But he is now!  He wore it to church on Sunday and got lots of compliments.  He cried when he had to take off his bow-tie.  Basically, he totally ROCKED IT!  This guy's got style.... [And lucky (unlucky?) for you I included all photos I took of him because I couldn't narrow it down!)

He totally posed for this!

Lookin' handsome

"i unna take pishure"

Well, ok...one more

Excuse me ladies

Just adorable!!!!

Sometimes I just can't take the cuteness!!!!!!

End of July

Just a few things.

Marshall showing Edith his train.

It was so great to see them playing together!

One morning they wanted to play dress-ups.  Eleanor got the cat costume out for Marshall.  He was happy to put it on at first.

But then he told us, "I don't like it!"  (This incidentally is one of his favorite phrases.)

 While talking to Marmar and Jonjon on Facetime Eleanor decided to do her hair.  She started by brushing it, with two brushes at the same time.  When Marshall decided to do his hair she shared a brush with him (after a small skirmish) and then slammed the door to the bathroom to "get ready".  This is the first time she has ever really shown any interest in doing her hair.  (Foreshadowing to the teenage years?  If so, she must be taking after Andrew because I'm sure I never did that...:))

The rat's nest (that was fun to comb out)

Side view. Note the purple clip at the bottom.

Front view, posing for the camera

Marshall jumped in on the photo action

Other side view

Beautiful Eleanor

 Edith's new favorite game is peekaboo.  It's just too cute!!

Where's Edith?

Peekaboo!

Uh-Oh! She's gone again.

Oh, there she is!

 We had pork ribs for dinner and Edith stole Daddy's bone.  A teething baby plus bone to chew plus success getting food off Daddy's plate equaled one happy baby girl!

Since We've Been Home...

The must have photo of the baby wearing Daddy's hat

Eleanor woke up one morning pulled out the blocks and built this castle.

Here's Marshall working on his.  (Notice the number of blocks he got in his pile.  I'm sure I know younger brothers who can relate...(Zach? Sam? Marshall will need advice and encouragement.  Eleanor is just like me....:))

More castle building

We made some pumpkin soup.  Eleanor decided to feed Marshall.

I think she got it down his throat.

What?  Do I have lunch on my nose?

Eleanor and Daddy playing their guitars together.  I love the no pants look.

Edith is also a princess!

Marshall loves to take Edith down the slide.

Photo by Eleanor

Eleanor was playing outside and just running and singing and dancing.  She was just so happy and having so much fun. 

I don't think these photos really capture it.