Father's Day

We were traveling back from RI on Father's Day but I managed to snap a few shots of Joshua and the girls toward the end of the day. When we were making his card, I asked Sydney why she loves her Daddy. In one breath she said "because he picks me up and gives me kisses and he plays hide-and--seek with me and he's a good daddy and he gives me special treats and he's silly with me." Kudos to Sydney for producing that list and to Joshua for earning every single one of those accolades!

We came home to a bounty of blueberries!

I asked each of the girls to look at me and say "blueberries." I think I caught Sydney on the "ies" part.

I think I caught Evelyn on the "ue" part!

Savoring the homegrown treat!

Super Dooper Hiker

It's official. Sydney is a Super Dee Dooper (special deluxe ala Peter T. Hooper) hiker! She completed another 3+ mile hike on her own. This one was more strenuous and was on a regular hiking trail instead of a nice wide carriage trail. She persevered and got the hang of where to place her feet on the trail. The hurricane knocked out the bridge which crossed the stream on this hike so we had to get creative in our crossing strategy. Joshua was equal to the challenge!

Sydney went first with Joshua's help

She stayed still and did not move at all (as per her very clearly stated instructions)

Zoomed in view of her perch.

Next came Sadie and I. Sadie and Sydney enjoyed watching the "Daddy carries people over the stream show"

Here comes Evelyn!

Double thumbs up for Joshua's final crossing (until the return trip!)

Snack break at our farthest point before the return trip.

View from the snack break/scenic overlook.

Start of Summer

Reenacting ET in Sydney's closet

Dress up fun

Evelyn sporting her Purdue skirt

Sydney soaking in the view at Awosting Falls

Summer hiking season is officially underway for us!

Sadie even got in on the action this time

Sydney did the entire 3+ mile hike on her own including the 1+ mile uphill stretch. My back thanks her (Joshua carried Evelyn). This was our snack break during the uphill stretch.

View of the Catskills from the snack break

Visit from Julie

Julie came to visit us at the blue house. She and I took Sydney to her first musical - Seussical! She was mesmerized by the performance and has been singing along to the music from the musical since we came back!

Memorial Day Weekend