Friday Chores are Done

Oversized

Ruth amd Robyn were sorting some hand-me-downs by size.  Ruth came to me and said, "Some of these clothes have really weird sizes, like fifty!"  Because I was busy with something else and because we sometimes get clothes with European sizing, I promised to come take a look in a moment.  Before I could get there, however, she came back with the answer.  "It's actually a size Large.  I thought the L was a Roman numeral!"

Tell Me a Tail

Henry (grabbing the coat tails): Are these called tail feathers?
Luke: No.
Henry: Oh, right.  Coat feathers!

Ear Candy

Group Shot

The lovely ballerinas with their teachers after the show.

Ballet Showcase

The girls had the opportunity to take a little introductory ballet class this summer offered (for free!) by two of the young ladies at our church (one of whom commented below).  The girls thoroughly enjoyed themselves and today got to show a little of what they learned!

Home Economics

Sharing from Instagram

Since I got a new smartphone in May I've been sharing photos on Instagram regularly.  It's so much easier.  But it definitely doesn't replace the blog for a whole variety of reasons.  So here's a short-term fix.

Gross

Henry:  Mama, can you maybe get some more bananas and apples.  And when you go gross-ing can we watch a vee-yo [video]?

A Cog in the Works

Ruth was holding Joseph.  It was about time for him to nap, but she didn't want to give up her turn quite yet.

Mama: OK you can hold him a little longer, but bring him to me if he starts to get cranky or fall asleep.  I don't want him sleeping in the school room.
Ruth: OK

A few minutes later ...

Ruth (bringing me a grunty, wiggly baby): Here you go, Mama.  He's starting to crank up.