Bike Riding

Ian has had one training wheel on his bike so far this summer. He wasn't really using it, but it was a security for him. Part of the problem with riding his bike is that there are no sidewalks here. He has been limited to riding in the yard. Starting the last few weeks, he has been allowed to ride in the road during low traffic times. On Saturday, Stephen took his training wheel off his bike. He has been doing great with it.

Dress-up

Kathleen and Isabelle love to dress up. This time they dressed up a bear, too! They have the best time playing together. They are best friends as well as sisters.

More of Jamie and Isabelle

These pictures are from Thursday afternoon. Isabelle has been wanting to feed Jamie. I thought while Ian was outside riding his bike, and Caleb and Kathleen were napping, we would try it. She just fed her for a few minutes, then I took over. (Jamie has reflux, and spits up quite a bit.)
On Wednesday, we had a busy day. I had a library board meeting in Cut Bank. Mary Jo met us in Cut Bank and took the four older kids to see Kung Fu Panda. After that, they went to McDonalds and came back to Browning. They all really enjoyed it. Caleb is still pretending he is the Panda from the movie, and showing me all of his moves. He'll also say "Remember" and go on to describe something from the movie to me. Of course, I didn't see it, and I can't really understand exactly what he is saying, but it is cute!
While they did that, I took Jamie with me to run some errands, and then we went to the library board meeting. Most importantly, Jamie got some new clothes at JC Penny. Mary Jo also got her some new things. She now has more of a choice of outfits-- which she really needed b/c she goes through them quickly!
On Thursday morning, we took Jamie to the hospital for a check-up. (Stephen was her doctor!) She is doing well and growing like she should.

Sprinkler Fun

On Tuesday, we got out the sprinkler for the first time this summer. Caleb and Kathleen were napping, but Ian, Isabelle, and eight of the neighborhood kids enjoyed the water.
Jamie sat in her bouncy seat outside for about 15-20 minutes. She enjoyed watching the other kids, but it got to be a bit overwhelming for her after awhile.

Jamie and Isabelle

Isabelle has enjoyed helping to care for Jamie. She is very good about staying quiet and calming Jamie down. She also has a doll that she calls "my baby Jamie." She carries her doll around and takes care of it just like a baby.

Eva, Jamie, and Caleb

Jamie's Great-Aunt, Eva, works at the hospital with Stephen. She came over to our house on her lunch break on Tuesday to visit Jamie. Fortunately, Jamie was in a good mood, and smiled and cooed for her. Who could resist that?
Caleb wanted his picture taken as well. He was looking sideways at Jamie and Eva, like he wasn't really sure what he thought.

Jamie and Ian

Ian held Jamie while I was putting sunscreen on Isabelle and getting the sprinkler ready for them to play in the water. He does really well with her. She was reaching for his face repeatedly. That is the first time I had seen her do that with anyone. He likes to sing her his own version of "Hush Little Baby" which includes things like Mocking Nerd and Chicken Fart, but always seems to calm her down.