My children play together!

Occasionally, anway...and here's the proof! Gabe just loves doing whatever Naomi's doing. Unfortunately, that generally results in Naomi throwing her body over her toys whenever Gabe so much as glances her way. There are peaceful moments now and then when they play side by side. I look forward to many more such moments!

California - June 2009!

Matt sealed his elevation to sainthood when he agreed to hang out with our two kids (one who was still being potty-trained) in Utah. To clarify, that is away from their home. And their routines. And their toys. And all the usual bribery tools. What a man!

He did this so I could accompany my mom and sister on their annual trip to Redding, CA to visit my Grandma and Grandpa Schlueter. It was an amazing visit! Here are some highlights:

• Uncle Jimmy and Uncle Raymond each stopped by on a different day for a brief visit.
• We took a trip to Whiskeytown Lake, but only Mom got in for a dip before the lifeguards closed down the beach due to an incoming rainstorm.
• We stopped by the Veterans of Foreign Wars post where Grandpa is the president. He has put in lots of effort shaping things up, and it was great to see him in that setting!

We just had a terrific time, visiting, walking, laughing.

Thanks for letting us invade your house, Grandma and Grandpa.

We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves!

Me, Grandma, Grandpa, Julie, Gert (the dog!)

Uncle Jimmy & Mom

Julie, Uncle Raymond, Mom, me