Time to catch up on some pictures....

Opening a box is a favorite activity at our house. For my girls, it's just like going to the park, or coloring, or any other activity. I am pretty sure they think there is an endless supply of magical boxes filled with treats in the utility room! Perhaps this will be the one thing they miss when we are back in Ohio...but something tells me they won't even notice!

This box was from Grammy and Grampy (thank you sooo much!). It contained a very interesting puzzle. It took us a while to piece it together.....what a thrill for them- they were tickled!

A dollar bill was tucked into each card. The first time they "had their own money." The girls posed a lot of questions about their new treasure. We had a conversation about spending money and saving money.

Next up- a box from Auntie RoRo.

More lovies!

Something for Fonzie- what a great Auntie! He has appropriately mauled the toy and lost it under a couch somewhere.

Thanks for thinking of us! We love and miss you all!

Comments

mimi and papa said…

Thank you for sharing the smiles and delight that accompany boxes filled with treasures! That is the gift of giving ---seeing the joy that presents bring. The photos of the girls are sooooo adorable-but how can you miss with such sweet angelic faces? We miss you and love you! Mimi

March 22, 2008 at 11:30 AM

Unknown said…

Love the new pics and as always your funny commentary! You are such a magnificent blogger!! Can't wait to catch up with you...maybe this Wed?!?
Miss and Hearts,
Sho9

March 24, 2008 at 5:11 PM

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