2 Months of Sun

Can this really be the same girl?

Jessica and Daddy in April for our first outing to the pool. The water was so cold, I didn't even get in. They were white white white. (Her legs are even a little purple from the cold... and we weren't in it for that long that day.)

This is also Jessica... in June. Can you tell she's from Florida now? And the doctor was worried about making sure she got enough vitamin D. I think we're there. I was actually worried that she would have a problem burning since she seemed so pale, but now she is the darkest of the family... at least her arms. Her face and legs still have room to catch up. (Daddy has also started to get a bit darker, though not as drastically so, since he has to work inside all day... poor guy.)

Famiy Home Evening

Last night, Joshua wanted to teach the lesson in Family Home Evening. He really wanted to teach from the nursery manual, so we let him teach us. He opened up to the page that pictures the beginning of the world with greenery and animals and water. And he was telling us that the elephant was born, and then the zebra was born, and then the giraffe was born. Then he stopped and looked at one of the pictures and said, "What is this?" Daddy told him it was a fox. And I expected him to go on with the previous explanation, but he stopped and thought for a good 10-15 seconds. Very seriously, mind you. Then he said, "I was wrong, the fox was born first, then the deer..." etc, etc around the picture. It was very cute, and very thought out. He also told us that Jesus made the world, so he is picking up on the important details as well. I know I forgot some of the important details of the lesson that made it super cute, so I'm going to have Peter fill in what he recalls.

Joshua teaching us a lesson about the creation of the world

Computer Down

Hey Mom, Dad and Grandma, and anyone else who's keeping up. Our computer screen is temporarily out of service, so I only have spotty computer access at the moment. I apologize that there has not been any new posts in some time, but I will take care of that as soon as I can.

We are doing well. Jessica is pulling herself up to standing as often as possible. She is so fun to watch. Emily is getting quite good at using full sentences when she speaks. I think you may have to be Peter or myself to understand, but I promise, it's there. And Joshua is quickly learning sight words. After sight words comes phonics and he is so excited to learn to read. Mostly because he has to be able to read to be able to type and send emails... or something. I think I said he couldn't do much typing until he knows how to read. I really think that's the driving force. In any case, I'm glad he's interested.

Peter's project seems to be coming along nicely. He's finished with all his physical testing and is currently working on some analytical modeling. He says he should be completely done with everything... other than writing the dissertation... well before we head off to Utah for our family reunion. Here's hoping.

Not much going on with me to report. Just same old, same old. :) I'll get more pictures up when I can.