Girl Power

Rachel is a full-fledged gymnastics fan. We are lucky to have been referred to a great program with a fantastic teacher and Rachel couldn't be happier. She has informed us that her favorite thing are the straddle jumps and it has been a good experience in the continued process of learning to listen and be part of a class. Here is our happy girl stretching out after a class,

doing a lunge,

and a back bend (with some brotherly assistance, of course).

Ian couldn't pass up the opportunity of showing off one of his tricks (and styling clothes picks).

Josie is such a good baby and is sweeter everyday. She is smiling so readily now it is so fun. Here is our happy girl with her dad.

Here is Bridget's favorite pastime - cuddling with Josie. If only we could find some more time in each day to do this.

But it never lasts too long because we usually have some visitors. Anytime Rachel sees Bridget and Josie doing something, she jumps in and says, "girl party", or "girl cuddle."

It's hard to resist because she is so sweet with her baby sister.

On another note, we celebrated our 9th anniversary today. We went on a fun date last night since it fell on a Sunday this year. Mostly we can't believe that we've been married that long already. It feels like it's going by so fast!