Fossils, flower, paint, and peas

This past week Paul went to the North American Paleontology Convention in Cincinnati, Ohio. During the conference there was a mid-week field trip to look at fossils from an ancient sea that covered the region over 400 million years ago. Here are a few photos from that trip. The photo above is a limestone slab with fossil bryozoans, brachiopods, etc.A typical southern Ohio exposure.
Fossil clam.
Fossil brachiopod.
This week we also harvested peas from Morgan's garden for the first time. Lena is a huge fan - they are both delicious and fun to play with.

Lena and Ramsey spent some time painting one day. Here are a couple shots of the greenie lenie.

Our night blooming cereus also bloomed this week for the second time in the last year or so (before that it had been nearly 10 years since we'd gotten it, with no blooms at all). It smells fantastic.

Lena busting out on her harmonica.

Chicken calling - a new favorite

Just saw this before bedtime. Lena is now totally cranked (more like a monkey calling contest). This is guaranteed to be a new favorite of ours. We particularly like the quote at the end from the woman who talks about "zen with the hen." Enjoy!

Cottonwoods, Rain, and Riley

Some great photos from this past week.

Recent videos

A few random videos from last week. Lena sizing up oatmeal and opting for berries.

Lena expressing her punk rock desires.

Flapping like a bird.

Playing felts.

Summer fun

A few photos from this past week. Ramsey & Lena in hoodies.
Lena rocking out at the Children's museum.


Preparing food at the museum.


Playing with ice cream and hot dogs!? [No doubt incredibly fun - thank goodness she doesn't know what these are]

Lena as real dog.
River at the museum.
At the playground.
Lena with bird mask.
On a rainy day last week.

Lena bedecked with scarves from Aunt Vanessa.
Under the tree she and Ramsey made on Thursday.
At the park and in the water.

Punks

Lena loves wearing her hooded sweatshirt when Ramsey wears hers and yesterday got very excited to yell "Punks!" through out the course of the day. Here are some photos of the two rockers taken yesterday in the photo booth at the Children's Museum.

Madison, WI

This past weekend we drove up to Madison to visit a bunch of friends. Our friend Chuck was our host which was a treat. On Saturday we went to the farmer's market where we were received a lesson on dairy cow varieties and Paul & Chuck played some music.

Lena playing with pebbles at the playground near Chuck's house Saturday afternoon.
Over the weekend we also were able to see Ben, Crystal, Abby, Lindsey, and Ben's parents Tom and Julie which was great.Lindsey the dog.
Lena and Morgan rock climbing at the playground.

Playing the tune 'rocky pallet'.

The week in the news

Here are a few of our favorite photos from the week.









Oldest girl in the world.