Princess

IRAQ OR BUST

Today we had to say our "goodbye for nows" as John reported for his deployment in support of US Operation "Iraqi Freedom." Although Tessa knows that daddy is going on a LONG "trip" she obviously doesn't comprehend the length of his journey. I just pray that she'll be able to adjust to his absence until his safe return. Godspeed John... we LOVE you!!


The last supper...


The two JOHNs... aka "Pop" & "Jonathan"



Think Oma loves her grandson???


Precious


Two of a kind!

Tessa & Michelle

Today Tessa had a play date with her friend Michelle. The girls had a great time playing in the backyard.

Child Labor

Tessa is such a good helper when it comes to work around the house. She loves to do what the grownups do.



Helping daddy install the ceiling fan in her bedroom.




I make a similar face when I concentrate, or so I'm told.




It may be hard to tell, but this is Tessa vacuuming out the inside of my car. This didn't last long of course, it looks more fun than it really is, and I'm sure the heat wasn't making it more enjoyable.




Washing green beans for dinner.




Time to make rice.

Memorial Park

Today we spent the day with Auntie Amy, Kate, Avery & Kathryn at Memorial Park in Rocklin. This is a great park with water fountains that the kids can play freely in. Tessa was kind of a grump and little Avery had quite a fall, but all in all a good time was had.


Kathryn's toosh (is that how you spell it??)






Pick me a winner.


Avery post fall.


What a pretty girl!


Mommy and Avery.


The grump.


Avery LOVED the water!!




Who you lookin at?

New Camera!!

After many years of wanting a nice camera I decided to buy myself a belated graduation gift. I chose a Nikon D40 and I am loving it so far. I definitely have many hours of manual reading ahead of me so I can use it to it's full potential, but the auto feature is just fine for now.


This flower shot is the very FIRST picture I took with the camera using the BIG lens.


Bath time for Avery!


Looks just like her daddy!!!


Best buds.


When practicing with the new camera, Tessa is my pupil. Thanks baby for humoring mommy!


I think it was after taking this picture that she said, "Okay Mommy... no more pictures."


Okay.... maybe just one more!


When all else fails, start practicing on inanimate objects. They never complain. This is Susan... Tessa's newest doll. She chose the name all by herself.


What does a person do to stay cool on those 100 degree evenings? Swim of course!!!!