Helmet on

Helmet on for safety. We only stayed in the house for these few shots. She normally seems to have an excellent sense of balance - until on skates. She was all over the place but had a lot of fun.

The scooter was an impulse buy. We have to rethink purchases like this in the future. She has had it for a few months and hasn't touched it.

Here she is talking on the phone on her scooter - is this a glimpse into her future ( I hope not)

Crayola Factory

Katie and I stopped at the Crayola Factory on our last return home from my parents new place in PA. We had been there before and had a good time, so I figured why not go again. It is fun but way too crowded - I really must remember to go on a weekday. Katie with the crayon

She is really starting to love these picture cut-outs. Now she will run to them, stick her head ( and usually her hands ) through and say "cheese" - just waiting for me to take her picture.

A little side walk chalk.

Molding some clay

Add a little color

There is the canal museum on the third floor. They have a model canal system for the kids to bring there boats through.

She just loves water

Some more hands on fun up stairs - not much about crayons but still lots of fun

Some more canal boats

Had to stop in the store to buy some toys. It was cute that they had little carts for the kids

Soccer

We had the soccer goals set up the other day in the backyard. Katie loves to put the ball down, slowly walk backwards as far as she can from the ball then run to the ball as fast as she can, stop and kick it.
She gets real serious as she prepares for her kick

She means business

And her she comes - running in

The kick

SCORE !!!!!!

Camping

Well, my parents bought a "cabin" at Eagle Lake PA. Great little place. Close enough to zip up there for the weekend. Just about the whole family was there for the weekend. Mary wasn't able to make but every one else had a good time. It was really great to have every one under one roof.
There is a little loft which the kids ruled. Great for pillow fights,board games and sleeping.

A little bit of nature.

All the kids played a little baseball.

Moms got a mean hit

Amanda knocked the ball out of the park.

Lefties

Katie didn't want to trying hitting the ball. But she was a great pinch runner.

Go Katie go.

Mom is about to tag Timmy OUT

Cousins

Can't go camping with out roasting marshmallows

Lazy morning

Family photo - Good times

Scooter

Katie got a new scooter the other day ( not sure what I was thinking ). At least she has enough safety gear on.

She didn't go very far. Not sure what we are going to do about that tongue!

Swimming

Although its been very hot outside the pool temp has been lingering around 72 - just a tad bit chilly for swimming. It finally got above 75 and we took full advantage it. Katie loves to swim.