When asked by Oma on her recent visit if she could visit E's classroom on her last day of school, E replied, "I am going to be in the kindergarten here next year, Oma." We are not sure if that was a polite way of saying, "No Oma, you've already been to my class this year." Or if E was just confused about what was being asked of her. Oma stayed home and played with J and read him some fun books instead. We LOVED her visit and look forward to her next one. (0pa better come, too!)

We got to visit a botanical garden in Michigan and ventured into wooded areas trying hard to keep the running little ones out of the poison ivy. So far we think no one got it. The second picture was taken at E's class picnic...unfortunately it was a rainy day, so the get-together was inside. We enjoyed eating our bagged lunches on her classroom floor and visiting with other moms and dads all smooshed into the school building. We are thankful for such a great school community on campus. Last Friday, Oma got to visit Big J's small office (called a carrel) on the 5 floor of the campus library and the Monday following he got to move his things to a 13th floor carrel where he will be closer to all the books he uses. Now we all have to visit his new 'office.'

It's been raining here.... flowers and weeds are growing! I bought some annuals to put in the front: white snapdragons, salmon and pink impatiens, salmon petunias, and some red salvia. I love to see the beautiful flowers around our house. My green thumb is getting bigger.