Thunderstorms

Emma Claire told her teacher yesterday that she went to the basement [on Sunday] because the thunderstorm was upstairs.

Emma Claire-isms

"I'm getting switchuated"

Emma Claire, asking about my wedding portrait in our bedroom...

Emma Claire: "Mommy, did you get married in that picture?"

Me: "Yes, to Daddy"

Emma Claire: "Why you get married to Daddy?"

Me: "Because I love him"

Emma Claire: "And he's your prince?"

I'm Lucky

Emma Claire: "I'm lucky that I have two baby sisters (as she counts with her fingers)... Calin and Arnold".

Vegetable Garden 2011

Little Red Camping Stove

Brad and Emma Claire are excited about a few camping trips this summer. They have a 10 person tent, fishing poles (Emma Claire's is a pink Dora one - they tried them out this weekend down at Theo Wirth)

and, now, a little red camping stove. Brad ordered the components and built a box for it. Emma Claire asked him if they could paint it pink. They compromised and went with red. I think that little stove will see many happy camping memories for years to come (Brad thinks they won't exactly "blend in" at the campsites :-).

Arnold's First Bike Ride

Daddy's sure are resourceful. Brad took both kids in the Burley down to the Knaufs last night. Arnold wore Emma Claire's helmet and Emma Claire..., well, she got the hockey helmet.

Mothers Day Tea

I attended the, always fancy, Mothers Day Program and Tea at Calvary last week. It is definitely one of my favorite Calvary events. Fancy attire is encouraged (right down Emma Claire's alley) and the tables are dressed with china and pink and purple tablecloths. We had our choice of pink lemonade or tea and a variety of snacks - tea sandwiches, croissants, creme puffs - very fancy.

The kids did a little program before the tea, singing songs about mommy. This is the first time Emma Claire really got into the performance. I loved every moment. So cute - below for your viewing pleasure...