Christy - this one is for you. The kids tried on their shirts that Emily brought home and loved them. In fact, they have worn them everyday since! (don't worry- they have been washed!)
A few people have asked about the pond. THey said they hadn't seen any pictures of it since it was finished being dug. It is still not completely full, but it is filling up nicely.

I caught Erin and Elizabeth in the act of "present-knapping" before Jacob's birthday party.
Holding the presents at "gunpoint" (they had forgotten to bring the gun with them)


The boys felt like they were in National Treasure as they tried to figure out the clues. Ri desparately wanted to hang with the big boys. I love how he is peeking over top of them.

I think the hunt was quite a success. Erin did a great job and certainly made a wonderful memory for Jacob. He thanked her and thanked her.





It is very good to have Emily home again. She had an incredible time in California and will miss our friends. She jumped right into a full schedule with school and church Wednesday. Yesterday she went to school, then her first job until 5:00 and her second job from 5:30-8:30. She is very tired today.