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The girls continue to blossom and astound us. We got Laura laughing a few times, which is quite an accomplishment, given her propensity for crying. And while she sleeps through the night, the trick is getting her to sleep in the first place. But admittedly, I don't tire from looking at her and trying to get her to smile. She really is cute. Yesterday we went to a friend's retirement party and brought the girls. Claire was her usual charming self, acting like the ham she can be. Laura didn't cry the whole time. Several people commented how much the girls look like their father. For the girls' sake I hope that changes.

Claire's love of books and reading has been rekindled. I am sure we read a dozen books a day. The current favorite is Cinderella. Can you name the two step-sisters in the story (without googling it)? She even reads to froggy. Most of the time we can't understand what she is saying, except for the occassional "Once upon a time" and "Happy ever aster". We are still working, albeit not very hard, on the idea of using the potty. Currently she tells us she is going poopie after she has already gone. We'll get there.

But in general, the summer days are filled with mornings in our pool on the back deck, with me scooping out all of the "bees" aka bugs, and then she can enjoy the water. Our pool cost $35 bucks and then another $20 for chemicals and testing strips, but I am sure we will (or Claire will) get our money's worth out of it.

The past week has also been the playoffs for my hockey team. After losing 14-1 to our opposition, we had to beat them in two straight games to win the championship. As you can see from the photo, we did and we are champions for the AA division. I am sure Lynn is glad it is over, but the next season starts on June 14. No rest for the weekend warriors.

Until the next post.. their names are Drizzella and Anastasia.