Lelia went to the dentist for the first time yesterday and she did a GREAT job. She did just what the hygenist asked her to do as well as the doctor. After the appointment she got to pick out a special tooth brush and a ring. Afterwards she asked if she could pick one out for her sister...awww!
Tom's sister, Beth, came to visit us for a week in mid-July. We always have such a nice time with her and she's always bearing many many gifts! They went to Chuch-E-Cheese without mommy(home sick with 1st trimester yucks) to play and have fun.
We took the girls matresses with us and they slept on the floor. They LOVED this set up so much that we had to separate thier 2 matresses (see above) because they were too excited to sleep so close together :) 
At the DC 4th of July parade...it was HOT!
We went to the pool. Sedona couldn't swim because I forgot her swimming diaper. I tried to sneak her into the pool before they noticed and she peed on the concrete right in front of the lifeguard about 30 seconds before I could get her in the pool. My dishonesty was revealed. It was pretty embarrassing!
We borrowed Jack and mom's condo that is about 2 blocks from a metro stop. The above picture is how we ate our meals. They have the condo because Jack works in Tysons Corner and needs a place to stay some nights during his work weeks. So...they don't have a table to eat at because they don't need one. The girls LOVED eating on the floor. Especially Sedona.
We went to the National zoo!
One of the girls favorite parade floats...Madeline. They love that book...thier Uncle Nick gave it to them.
I had a very hard day yesterday for a number of different reasons, all my fault. I went on a walk with my next door neighbor and found something that left me so blessed and feeling so loved by God. Over the last year God has been cultivating a desire in me for homesteading. For those of you who don't know what that is, it is living simple life off of your land for all of your needs. I have felt a little dissapointed that living in a condo doesn't lend well to homesteading although there are small things you can do. Anyway, back to the walk. On the walk I found a huge patch of wild raspberries! We went to get our boots and then whole family went back out to the raspberries and picked for about 30 minutes. I felt so filled up in that deep desire to grow and eat from our own land. This morning I am making raspberry chocolate chip scones for breakfast. I can't wait to try them. In the midst of such a tough day, the raspberry discovery filled me up with joy that I needed so much. I felt God loving me through that find and through the pleasure of raspberry picking with my family. Thanks, God!
Sweating bullets, I mean, picnicing at Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis. 
Sweating bullets on the walking trail looking for animals. We asked God to show us a really cool animal and we got to see 2 deer just feet away who didn't move when we got up close to them. Thanks, God! It was a great way to teach the kids about answered prayer.
Our precious girls walking down the path hand-in-hand. 
And a big hug...so so sweet!
Double date downtown at Joss, round 2. 
Dad taking a much needed break. He was cooking all day and made the best ribs I've ever tasted and bought crabs for all of us. It was such a nice day.
Jeremy taking in the whole crab-eating experience...he was a natural.
Ug working hard to keep Lelia fed! It's a full time job.
Me and Jill on a moped ride around the community.
"Sharing" mommy's water...I'm not sure that I got any, but we'll still call it "sharing."
Jeremy on his first moped ride, also a natural.
Dad giving all of us a tour of his home-made wood working shed...almost done.
Jill and Jer.
Think we look alike?
Tom's long-time friend (and one of the men in our wedding), TP, who is stationed in Colorado called one night and told us he was in town and wanted to meet for dinner. The girls and I couldn't make it but Tom went and brought TP home for a very quick visit. It was wonderful to see him!
Have you ever seen a more beautiful princess / prince / ballerina?
We LOVE berry smoothies!
Isn't this a sweet picture...sitting on a blanket, watching the rain together. Melts my heart.
Taking a rest at Bed Bath & Beyond.
Sedona and Pheobe...they have been friends since in thier mommy's wombs!
Make-your-own strawberry shortcakes at Papa's house...they didn't mind this too much!
