Douglas goes to school

Just in the past week Penny discovered her voice, and now she loves to use it.

Sam is great with ideas for keeping Douglas's mind and hands busy.

"I'm not going to smile for you."  Douglas started pre-school last Thursday.

"Okay, fine, I'll smile."

We got to spend a bit more time with family last Friday.  Here Douglas is eating chips with his cousins, and his Aunt Lizzie is carrying Penny in the background.

Last Saturday morning we attended our ward's (church group's) patriotic breakfast where members of our ward who serve/served in the armed forces and police departments were recognized.  A classic police car was brought in to lead the parade of children on bicycles.

Another of Sam's creative ideas.  Cotton balls soaked in a flour mixture and baked, then destroyed by Doogles.

Penny fell asleep on my lap at church.

"Dad, you're taking pictures in Sacrament Meeting."

I asked Sam if I could take a picture of her on Sunday.  She is always beautiful.  Especially so in this dress.
Some people walk down the stairs.  Not Douglas.

Playing at the "tunnel park."

Sam snapped this photo just as Doogles dropped his car on my head.

My little (little?) princess

"I will use my voice!"

Grandma made a star sandwich for Mr. Awesome.

Last night.  Everything appears normal. . .

. . . until we zoom in.  Doogles fell asleep holding his hammer.  Hard worker. :)

"I'm watching you."

This is one of my favorite activities with Penny.  She loves walking around.

Baby blessing & more

We blessed baby Penny in church on Sunday, 3 September, and we enjoyed having many of our family members with us that day.

I love my little girl.

"Whoa, that's a bit too close."

With Grandma

A friend in our church group took this (and the following two photos) at the park a few days ago.

Doogles wanders in to our room each night to take his place on the floor, and he sometimes awakes in strange places.

Lizzie and her boys are in town this week.  Lizzie created a slip 'n slide to pass some time on a hot Labor Day.

I got in on the action, but now (two days later) my body is telling me I should not have participated.

"Uncle Daniel?  On the slip 'n slide?!"

You're supposed to slide, Ari.  Looks like he punched his arm into the ground.