Monday, July 25, 2011

Happy Birthday, Jack!











There were no storms knocking out power today to commemorate Jack's dramatic birth...and that was a good thing. Instead, we had a nice rainfall around three to clear out a little humidity, followed by a quiet family party at home. Jack was delighted with his new trucks and his push mower...at least whenever he could wrest them from his sisters!

The girls insisted that Jack wanted a spaceship cake (to match his bedroom), so that's what we made. Kaitlyn even decorated mini Nilla wafers to look like Jack, Claire and her, as well as a nice green Martian. In about five minutes flat, Jack had a third of the cake eaten! Kaitlyn ate her fair share, too, and Claire did some major damage on the icing. All in all, we'll call it a success!

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Fun Times in Piqua












The kids and I had a fun week with Grandma and Grandpa Hartings in Piqua, Ohio. Poor Matt had to return to DC to work, but we got to spend five more days exploring and picnicking in the great outdoors, splashing in the town pool, petting the goats and sampling fired cheese curds at Young's Jersey Dairy, and...riding an elephant (at least the girls did!) And I got to see Marie and Megan! Thanks for a great time!