Lydia's First Day of first grade

I have to admit, it was nice and quiet here yesterday without Lydia. Today is her first long day, so hopefully it will go well. She conked out as soon as she went to bed last night. Tired girl!

Girls' Newly Painted Room

I painted mermaid Dora by myself. My very talented amazing sister Loretta painted the rest.
Lydia insisted on having a sting ray by her new top bunk.

Vacation Pictures

Sorry these pictures are completely out of order.



At Bolton Pots. It was quite cool, but very refreshing.

Lydia had so much fun going under the waterfall.
With our dear friend, Richmond town clerk Linda Parent.
At mom's grave
On the ferry
At my cousin Sara's house/farm. The kids had a blast with the horses, chickens, llamas, dogs, parrots, and cat.
On the ferry
With my best friend, Lauren
Swimming
At Ben and Jerry's Ice cream factory. This is the graveyard for the flavors that didn't quite make it.

With cousin David at the hotel in Boston
At my favorite french fry place, Al's. Those french fries tasted so good after a 3 year famine.
In the wind tunnel at the science center
Sophie (my best friend's daughter) and Lydia. I can't believe how grown up they look.
Annabelle's 3rd birthday. Not too bad considering I didn't have my frosting tools.
Muster and Cornelius kids
At my dad's aunt and uncle's house in NY
At the Hill Cumorah Pageant. Lydia fashioned her blankie into a Book of Mormon dress. I wish she would let me brush her hair like she let Alexandra. Alexandra is the daughter of Dan's best friend Mike Coy. We lost track of her blankie shortly after this picture was taken. Thankfully the hotel found it and mailed it to us.
Dan and his best friend Mike Coy
At Niagara Falls. It rained the whole time, so we were wet even before the boat ride.
On the airplane. Both girls did pretty well. On the way home, we had to get up at 3am. They both slept for most of both flights. That was a bonus.