The Arrival

Here are the pictures. No order. Self explanatory.

Things have happened...

Grandma and Grandpa arrived so we showed them the willows. But here's a picture of us.

Grandpa read books and books.

Grandma brought sticker earrings for the girls!!

We waited for Grandma and Grandpa Tovey to arrive to celebrate.

Happy Birthday to Ruby!

She is glad to be able to tell you she's two. (It's a piggy cake.)

Bocce and Art

Every year on Memorial Day the Elder's Quorum of the Ames 1st Ward has a get together where where we bring snacks and have a Bocce Challenge. Yes, bocce ball. I had never heard of bocce ball before arriving in Ames, but it's pretty big in this ward. Last year I was too busy with the girls to compete, but this year I was the runner up (by one point). Since the winner had recently moved to North Carolina (his sister was getting married and he was visiting), I am now the holder of the trophy which is prominently displayed in my entry way as outlined under the Rules of Engagement of the Bylaws Governing Award of the Russell Trophy. Yes, it's a serious matter here.

Anne and Megan were drawing pictures of each other a few days ago. Anne's picture has a description as she described to Megan after finishing. (I think she captured Megan's belly well, don't you?) Then she asked Megan to draw a picture.

Too bad Ruby got a few marks on Megan's head with the crayon when no body was looking.