compare and contrast

Well, if I had more time on my hands I would scan pix of Abby in here, but you just get Charlotte and Eliza! Think they look like sisters!?

(Answers are in the comments section.)

It's a little freaky if you ask me.

We've been up to...

Being cute

Running fast

(Andrew is the guy on the left with the black gloves!)

A and A joined the Germantown Track and Field club this spring.  They have never been so thrilled with a sport--haven't complained about practice ever!  They both feel strong and successful.  And they work so hard--they never knew they could do so much!  This was their intersquad meet.  They ran a 5 K a week ago and have an invitational tomorrow!

Grandma and Grandpa Stewart came to town for Charlotte's blessing.  It was colder and windier than planned so Grandma has Charlotte bundled up in extra layers--Abby's jacket and a towel we brought for possibly wet bleachers!

Later that day we went to Eliza's soccer game.  She kicked the ball more this game than the entire season last year!  She's getting braver as we speak.

At her game we realized we were in the presence of Abby's pen pall from a different elementary school!  She's the daughter of a friend of mine.  It was fun to introduce them.

Monday night we took Grandma and Grandpa Stewart out to a Brewer's game!  We had great seats and a great time!

Charlotte thought the whole thing was a thrill.

At least she has her hands to entertain her.

Jumpoline

This trampoline has been passed down from the Thompsons to the Rackhams to the Knutsens and now to the Stewarts.  We even know who wants it next.   

We haven't had time to put the net up yet.  Any opinions on if nets are worth it?  I think they look worse, but am willing to use if it's really going to help.  (We will have a 1 or 2 person rule.)  Any thoughts?

Abby jumps.

Eliza gets silly.

Yesterday I came down to breakfast and my kids said the neighbor's dog was catching and eating mice from our back yard!  He was still back there (fairly close to our window) rooting around in the ground.  Suddenly he snatched a little creature up!  I was amazed!  However, I was doubtful the old dog would be quick enough to catch mice.  I was hoping he was catching these little voles who dig tunnels under our grass.

But no.

Under close observation I saw he was, right disgustingly in front of me, chomping up a baby bunny!  Sad!  They were so tiny and helpless!

I then shooed him away.

Later I walked in the back to see if he left any icky remains in the grass.  Thankfully, he hadn't.  I did find the rabbit's nest--a little hold dug under the cover of some new plants.  It was all lined with Mommy Rabbit's soft fur.  Poor things.

Search and Find

Can you find the baby in this stack of folded laundry?

Spring Break Vacation

We wanted to do something a little extra for spring break this year.  Typically the kids and I just hang around town and see friends.  But this year Daniel took a week of his paternity leave!  We decided to take a mini-vacation and visit Green Bay and Door County.  First we wanted to get at taste of Packer pride so we toured Lambeau Field!

This is the kids checking out the picture of the Packer's locker room.  The room is actually in the shape of a football!

This is the tunnel the players run down to enter the stadium at the beginning of a game!  As we walked down they played a recording of the announcer and crowds cheering over the speakers.  That way we really felt like the Packers do at game time!  At the end of the tunnel are some cement blocks built into the floor--they are from the old stadium's tunnel.  This way all the players step where the Greats did from years before.  This was our favorite part of the tour.

At the field with Charlotte in her wrap.

Here we are with Vince Lombardi.

Next stop National Railroad Museum.  Lots of great old trains!  Loved it.

Charlotte turns 2 months old!  Capturing a few smiles in our hotel room.

The next day we drove to Door County.  We ate lunch at Al Johnson's, a very fun authentic Swedish restaurant.  They even have sod and goats on the roof.  Check out the link!

Since the wind and cold were too much for the hiking we'd planned (You know how babies gasp in the wind?  Charlotte could hardly breathe!) we spent a while at a playground/park along the beach.  Charlotte spent that time sleeping in the car.  It was chilly but beautiful outside!

Our little 2-day vacation ended with a trip to see The Lorax on the way home.  

Eliza said it was the best vacation ever.

Tid bits

I wish this picture showed his height, but the first branch is quite a bit off the ground.  

No small feat to get up to it!

Bill gave us some sweet OSU stuff for Charlotte for Christmas.  

Here she is sporting the cheerleader uniform!  Go Beaves!

We enjoyed a good laugh as Daniel knelt Charlotte down for family prayer.  (Emily, remember this outfit?  If memory serves me right, you gave it to Andrew when he was born!)

She's been smiling since 5 weeks old.  However, it happens much more frequently now!

The kidsgot cute Easter dresses and a tie this year.  Too bad I missed the photo ops of them all dolled up!  But hey, nothing's wrong with  pj's and baskets.