I asked if we could see Herbie the Dutch Elm in Falmouth. We have visited Herbie several times. The importance of this trip was to get a picture of it before being cut down. Dad would settle for any less than all of us getting in the picture so he stopped someone driving by. She was very happy to take our picture she said she had a grandfather that was just as crazy as dad. 
It isn't offen but when we are home on a Saturday we like to walk down to Shirlington and hit Best Buns for breakfast. Xavier insists on riding his bike. Downhill is usually pretty easy but the way back is very difficult. While we are in Shirlington we eat in this little area where the kids can ride Xavier's bike on a flat surface with no threat of cars. Zelly can't exactly reach the pedals but Xavier will push her.
Okay, so I posted all three. She is so cute. This is our traditional photo in front of the tree on the first day of a new classroom. Zelly started pretods doesn't she look beautiful in her purple dress. Since she started she is doing really well. Loves water play and her teachers. 
A few weeks ago we spent some time on Lake Gaston. Pappap was glad to meet us in town for dinner. He had lost power and golf was canceled so what else would he want to do. 
Believe it or not. Jazelle started walking last week, she was a little timid but when isn't she. We had lots of time to practice and just in time, she will be moving up to pretoddlers on Monday. I can't believe our little baby is growing up. Oh not to mention she said her first word along with sign. There was a bird outside the window and she pointed to it, signed it correctly and said birdie. Don't let those sweet blue green eyes fool you. She will hit you, screach until you fall down and melt your heart all at once. Yeah Jazelle!
Funny to see Opah and Omah both hold a hand with each kid. Xavier was the same age then as Jazelle is in this picture. Too bad I didn't get a straight on shot of Jazelle.
