Sunday, June 20, 2010

R.I.P. Missy

     Missy, our dwarf hamster, passed away last night. She had a long life with us, over two years, and she will be missed.
    Missy, I want to thank you for coming into our lives. The greatest gift that you gave Eva was the gift of Compassion. While you were not the cuddly hamster she wanted and often nipped us (but that might have been because Eva dropped you a few too many times in the beginning - sorry!), Eva was still excited to see you each morning. She couldn't wait to feed you and give you treats. She loved taking your picture and laughed at your antics. You taught her to love and care for someone/something, even if it doesn't seem that they deserve it; that every one/every thing, deserves to be treated with respect and dignity.  And for that, I thank you. May you be running through fields of clover with the sun shining on you.

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

The Frog Man

I took the triplets to see the Frog Man at the library today. What a great show! (Click here for the link to his web site.) He brought turtles, frogs, toads, crayfish, and other buddies and talked about them and let the kids touch the frogs, toads, and crayfish. Joey thought it was super cool while Ella and Eddie weren't too sure about it. I picked up a crayfish and showed them - Joey was the only one to touch it. Eddie didn't like the front claws trying to pinch him. And Ella, well, she just ran away, lol.



Saturday, June 12, 2010

Ella's first ballet recital

     Today was Ella's first ballet recital. Where has the time gone? She was sooo cute and did a fairly good job. We're so proud of her. Here's some photos of her in her costume: