three little ducks

All three girls fit into our bathtub this week.  They LOVED it.  Clean, happy sisters!

snuggling

Cassie Lou was gifted this beautifully handmade blanket when she was 3 months old.  Erik and I are thrilled that she has a special blanket like her older sisters, and we're glad she's starting to get attached to it...just like they did at this age.  We are big fans of the "lovey" around here. :)

first foods

Since Cassie Lou is 6 months old now, we've started some foods.  So far she's had sweet potatoes and pears.  She's a fan of both!

Raw Asparagus!

Eliza Wren is our snacker.  Meals continue to be laborious, but if you mention a snack this little one is right there with you to gobble it up.  Our community garden is great place for snacks and as always, Eliza Wren is an enthusiastic participant.  Raw asparagus as a snack - woohoo, bring it on!

I stopped her after five stocks this size - we needed some for dinner! :)

Monday Ballet

Both girls are now taking dance classes from the Glenside Dance Academy!

This is Eliza Wren's first time and she is pretty thrilled.  Her first day of class she bounded in and said, "Hi, I'm Eliza Wren!" ...and then went skipping off around the room. :)

Meredith started taking dance classes here 2 years ago - can't believe it's been that long!  She is excited to learn more advanced positions now and loves her teacher, Miss Jenn!

More photos to come of their final class performance in a few weeks!

6 months old!

Our Cassie Lou is 6 months old!  What a sweet, giggling, happy girl she is!

She loves tummy-time and sitting up...as well as being held by Mama.  She's got some great chubby thighs and weighs in at 18 lbs....already very much into 12 month size clothing and inching towards 18 month size.  Slow down kiddo - let us savor your babyhood! :)  Her older sisters continue to adore her, and she loves watching their antics all day long.  Mama is quite pleased that she takes two long naps each day, so everyone is happy. :)  

We love you girlie and we are so thrilled you are part of our family!

love those blue eyes!

and....oh yes, she chews on EVERYTHING!!

new chicks!

We are raising a new batch of laying hens.  These little beauties arrived a few weeks ago and we are enjoying having wee ones again.  Hopefully by this autumn they will begin laying for us.  Until then, they are getting some snuggles and have a neighborhood fan club. :)