Rainy Days

On Saturday afternoon when the rain refused to stop, we made cookies. We got lots of rain from Tropical Storm Lee during the long weekend. Sunday morning, a tornado warning was issued during Sunday School. All the children and adults working with them (I was in the nursery) got to hang out in the area by the elevator for most of Sunday School. As we were leaving church, Ben asked for the 25th time why there was a tropical storm. I told him that God was sending the rain and we needed to be thankful for it. He responded, "I say no thanks."

Family Car

Ben drew this 20-passenger family car.

Little Girl

In the last few weeks, Mollie seems to have gone from baby to little girl. I think this picture of her in the backyard trying to kick the soccer ball really shows that.

Zoo Walking

Mollie made her first trip to the zoo where she got to walk around.

She really saw the animals for the first time. There are peacocks that roam free. She is saying, "See, see, see."

Trying to get a better look at the alpacas.

Ben the jaguar.

Watching nature in action as the alpaca pees in the water.

Zoo Day

Today was our monthly trip to the zoo. The theme today was autumn. The children painted fall leaves.

Mollie roamed around the room WAY away from the paint.

Petting the chinchillas.

Card Making Party

Tuesday night after supper we had a "card making party" (Ben's words). Mary Varner broke her leg last Saturday so we all made get well cards for her . . .

even Mollie.

Booster Seat

After Mollie screamed through every meal for more than a month, we decided to try something new. Last weekend we moved her from the high chair to the booster seat at the table. She seems much happier at the table with us. Our meals have been much more peaceful this week.