Anni Attacks!

Having a bowl of Cherry Garcia right before bedtime had some interesting consequences. When I asked the girls to take off their clothes and Anni's head got stuck, it led to quite a few laughs.

I think this also marked the first time when the girls pretended that they, themselves, were a character... whatever that may be.

Little Discoverers

We recently visited a new discovery center to beat the heat. The girls' first trip to a museum.

Helping Papa service a vehicle.


Elli and Anni driving a tractor! (This is the Midwest, afterall.)



Anni is captivated by scarves in a wind tunnel and a hand crank.


This photo was taken seconds before Anni attempted to dive into the grain exhibit.


Elli scopes out the hidey-hole and helps Papa find Lego pieces.

Happy 30th, Papa!

For his birthday, Papa received a hydraulic stool for his workshop.

Anni and Elli oversaw the assembly.

Elli inserts screws & Anni adds parts.

Then they tested the craftsmanship.

Elli takes a test flight.
(Anni assists in the cinematography and narration.)

Anni takes a test flight... almost.

Happy birthday, Papa! To our next 30 years...

Froyo!

Yesterday we took the girls out for a surprise pre-bedtime froyo. It was their first time having it. And, bonus, they each got their own and didn't have to share with mama or papa.

Original Flavor with Strawberry Boba Balls and Sprinkles, of course.


Serious business. Very serious business.

They did a great job of holding their own dishes and making sure that every drop made it into their mouths and not on their dresses!