Lots to Catch Up On

Now that summer is here, there's much less time for blogging! Anne is keeping us busy these days with her amusing tricks and general needy-ness. She just really likes attention. Here are some pictures to tide you over for a while. We are headed to see Grandpa Steve for his birthday this weekend; Annie is looking forward to her first boat ride and first swim in the lake.

Playing with the camera cord while Mommy blogs!

Surrounded by toys, blankies, and her best pup.
You got real purdy hair.
Anne shows off her new skill. She can wave hello and goodbye; and it isn't that normal kid open-close palm thing. She waves her whole forearm from the elbow. You're amazing!
Again, a shot from the computer desk. We do go outside, I swear.

Annie and Sam on Father's Day. Anne has her super-happy grin on.
At church for Mother's and Father's Day we get name tags with the name of the appropriate parent on them. I guess it makes you think about your mom or dad for a least a couple seconds. Anne is proudly sporting her first "Sam" name tag.
If you've been to our house, you've had the pleasure of meeting Mikey, our Dachshund/Pomeranian mix. Above is his pre-grooming picture, and below is the after shot. And that underbite is 100% real. Jealous?

We're pretty sure he lost 5 or 6 lbs of hair! Lookin' good, Michael!