Another Clarity visit

Clarity came to visit again and we had a blast with her. She's talking a lot now and loves to try to confuse us with her requests. She loves to laugh and Papa got her laughing by spinning her on the computer chair.
She loves to color, but does prefer coloring on things other than a coloring book. Her favorites are the Elmo coloring books but she loves to color wherever, then Gran has to step in and put things away.
She finally does slow down and likes to sit and watch a little Elmo or Curious George so either Papa or I get in lots of extra snuggles.

Marli and Jaelyn are busy with school, all their pets and Marli's softball practices. As they get older, it's harder and harder to get onto their social calendar. We try to have dinner on Wednesdays and they like to shop so they're always ready for that. I'll try to get more pics of them the next time they're here.

Playing with Papa in Hood River

Having Steve, Michelle and Clarity living in Hood River is great! We get to spend time with Clarity. These pictures show how she's teaching her Papa that she is fearless on the slide so you'd better hussle or she'll get there ahead of you. She loves the park - in fact she just loves to be outside. She's growing up way too fast so we're glad that we get to be part of it right now.

World Forestry Center Visit

Papa, Joann, Marli, Jaelyn and I spent a few hours in the World Forestry Center Museum on Saturday and had a good time. The girls learned lots about forests, parachuting (Marli got within 27 feet of the target), planting trees, forests of other countries and lots of other things. They got to ride to the top of the canopy with Papa and Joann - Grandma doesn't do heights. Jaelyn discovered that she's a little put off by heights, too. The weather was a mix of clouds and heavy fog but it didn't deter our pioneering spirit so we even went out for pictures by the fountain. A good time was had by all. There were amazing photos, things made of wood and lots of little "movies" to watch to get us all educated about the forests in different parts of the world and the great forests right here in the Northwest. It was worth the price of admission. There was a special display of photos by someone famous of places he's been and the fascinating animals that he's seen - mostly in Africa. It was great to see.