Hodgepodge Pics

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Chillin' after the sock hop...having a milk, Daddy-O


Getting rid of unsightly facial hair (don't worry, the cap is on)


J & A playing in my shower (this was before Josiah accidentally turned the water on). The McDonald's balloon says "Ich Liebe Est"


Very lovely flowers from Hans, to help me feel better last week.

A picture for Mariska--remember these shirts? She's finally big enough to wear her Uniglo shirt!

Comments

DD4 said…
These photos are perfect! Thank you so much for feeding my hunger to see my grand children. They are getting SO big. I especially noticed the difference in Annika.

Hans, don't forget the glassware - a vase, perhaps? Thank you.
April 17, 2008 at 9:26:00 PM GMT+2
Lindsey said…
I agree with Donna. Annika is looking so grown up! I am jealous of her thick hair and the fact that she lets you put it in cute ponytails or pigtails! Leah rips it out the band as soon as I get it in her hair.
April 17, 2008 at 11:08:00 PM GMT+2
MamaD4 said…
Lindsey - Annika doesn't so much "let me" put in pigtails as "suffers through it" while clamped between my knees and twisting and turning every direction, trying to get me to stop. The end result always looks so cute, but the getting there takes a lot of persuasion and crying.
April 18, 2008 at 8:27:00 AM GMT+2
Badger said…
I agree with Donna. Annika looks so much older. I looove the one of Joe shaving. That is hilarious!
April 18, 2008 at 4:45:00 PM GMT+2
Brian said…
Very very cute pictures Rachel. Both Joe and Annie are growing up so fast. Have you considered coffee?
April 18, 2008 at 6:43:00 PM GMT+2
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