Creative Genius - July 20

Abby is a talented artist....though not necesarily a very TIDY one.

Purple eyebrows must be an indicator of artistic leanings.

Sawing Logs - July 20

This Sunday we took a family outing to the Zoo...Abby had so much fun that she zonked out in her carseat during the drive home.

She was snuggling her baby doll...it was just so sweet.

Hard Core - July 18

Abby might seem sweet & innocent....but she's really quite hard core.
She has tattoos...and an attitude.

Her newest tattoo: "I Love Me"


For real.

Children's Theater - July 13

Abby & Grandma & Kayla & I went to see "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" at the Children's Theater. It was a very funny play!

No photos allowed during the performance, but here are a few quick snaps during intermission.

Abby had....what else...
A COOKIE.
And a DRINK OF MILK.
And a STRAW.
And then she asked for a NAPKIN.
And a MIRROR to make sure she didn't have a milk mustache...
...and so the story goes!

Touring Duluth - July 12 & 13

Abby & I spent the weekend up in Duluth having fun.

We went out to breakfast with Great-Grandma.
Here Abby & Great Grandma play Barbies while waiting for their pancakes.

Then we went to the Depot & Children's Museum with Grandma, Kayla & Kaitlyn.

Abby liked climbing in and out of the BIG choo choo trains.
Abby planted a vegetable garden with Grandma's help.
They had a queens & kings and knights & dragons theme. Abby dressed up as a wise little wizard.


And she got her face painted for the first time.
This smiley face lasted for all of ten minutes before becoming a bright yellow smear.
After the Depot, we went to Playfront Park in the bay.

A quick photo op...Kayla, Abby & Kaitlyn in front of the lift bridge.
What a fun weekend!

A Princess Party: July 5

Our niece Emma turns three this week...and we were able to attend her PRINCESS themed birthday bash on Saturday.

Which also included more fun in the sun & water!

4th of July '08

We had a GREAT Fourth of July.

We were happy to have some of our

friends join us for a fun-filled day.

We started the morning by attending the parade in town.

Joe & Abby & I grabbed some curb for a good view.

Abby & Emma with Grandma.

And then we hit the water.

Evan helped Uncle Joe drive the pontoon.

We went to the swimming beach at Lakeside Park where some splishing & splashing took place. (Including Auntie Carrie taking a dunk.)

The DesJardins fam hitting the beach!