Note-worthy

We'll try and post pictures soon but just wanted to jot down a few note-worthy advances. Bea pulls herself up to stand, has three teeth, says "dada," "mama," and "more" (in sign too). She is also clapping. The girl is growing super fast! Elke has been watching a caterpillar grow and has been talking about its "metamorphosis" and drew a great observation picture today (the right colors and all)---who says the butterfly science kit is for 2nd graders?!
Pictures to come when we're not going at a thousand miles an hour.

Dog Days

It's been a crazy summer. New jobs, town, house, day care, etc. We've found some time to take a break from all of the stress. Here are some (still more to come one of these days!) pictures from the last month and a half. Thanks for all of the moving help Grandma Kitty, Papa Mark, and Uncle Mack!

More Summer Fun!

Just thought we'd check in with some extra phone pics from our summer so far. Still working hard to look for jobs . . . hopefully some news soon.

Summer Time!

It's summer break! We are all home together for the summer. We recently went to Guemes Island, WA for a friend's wedding, and although we spent the ceremony trying to get the girls to be quiet, enjoyed the time on the beach. We have applied for a combined 65(!) teaching jobs but haven't had any luck...So, although it's June, we don't know where we'll be at the end of the summer! Bea is growing like crazy. She is rolling over now and even trying to wave. Elke is so smart and funny (and maybe a little frustrated with her limited independence). We love our family so much and couldn't be happier to have some time all together this summer!

Good Times in the Springtime

Still very busy, but Maggie gets done with school in just four weeks! Of course, then we don't know what we will be doing--move to Colorado hopefully. Below are some recent pics. As you can see, Grandma Jan came out to visit towards the end of April. We're all doing well. ***Also, check out Elke's mad yoga skills! Pretty rad.***


Oh yeah, Elke likes her momma!

Long Time, No Spring

Sorry it has been so long! Who knew taking care of two lovely ladies, managing things around the house, working, and looking for new employment could be so time intensive! The girls are doing really well. They adore each other. While Bea was getting a bath, Elke looked at her and said, "Elke like her. Elke like see Bea happy." Hard to top that. Bea has been laughing a lot lately and making cool new sounds. She keeps us all very happy around here. We feel amazingly fortunate to have these two wonderful people in our lives. Nothing beats family.

Bea's 2 month appt.

Hi all- more pictures to come when we have some time but we wanted to let you know that Beatrix had her 2 month appointment today. She is doing great and already weighs 11lbs 2oz. 20th percentile for height, 75th for weight, 40th for head (if you're into the whole numbers game). The doctor says she's perfect...and we couldn't agree more!
In Elke news...she's woken up with a dry diaper a few times from her naps and always tells us when she has to go to the bathroom. She even holds it sometimes when we're in the car. Yes!