Our Little Artists

Nora has been drawing like mad. She really likes to draw people. And circles. She is becoming quiet the creative artist! Ella draws occasionally, but just does not seem as interested in her artistry. Her latest attempts are done on the rug so she gets some texture in her strokes. Here are examples from today.

Nora's

Nora's "The Big Bird"

Nora's "Circles"

Nora's "Dad". Mama drew the hand at her request. Nora did not like her attempt (on the right), which is why she scribbled it out with black crayon.

Nora's

Ella's "Zig Zag"

This was Nora's attempt to write her name from memory!

Nora's

Ella's

Summertime Photos

it was hot outside!

they aren't supposed to stand that close to the tv

Bedtime story

Helping toss the salad

Andrew's birthday celebration

the look says it all

Andrew got a bow tie from a friend

The CA Gaubs sing "happy birthday" via webcam

Nora in her dress up shoes

Ella, coloring at the counter. She looks so small!

Nora got inside a bassinet that is meant for baby dolls

Ella dutifully put blankets on her

I made my first batch of homemade linguini (it was yummy)

Some people from across the street were throwing this cabinet out. The girls volunteered to help me paint it.

They took their work very seriously...and it was seriously cute.

Nora is an expert at tracing letters.

Daddy and Ella check out some water fowl at the zoo.

Checking out a bear at the zoo: Troy, Ella, Nora, Andrew

4th of July

Nora and her water ice

Ella and her water ice

Narberth 4th of July Festival (and Troy)

Claiming our spot to watch the fireworks

The girls with their Uncle Troy

Still waiting for the fireworks

Quite a crowd!

This is how Ella "watched" the fireworks

Nora made herself "unconscious" during the display. Seriously. She started talking as soon as it was over.