The girl demonstrates her harmonica form. There were a few times where she actually sounded like she could play, for real. I mean, check out the picture -- that's classic form, right there. 

(Pretend it's James Brown singing...)
"Papa needs a brand new... back! (ding-a-ling-a-ling-a-ling-a-ling-a-ling-a-ling-a-ling... DAH!)"

(Okay, that comment may not have made much sense to you, but it's more creative than me just saying something involving the word 'horsey.')

Abby and Madelyn built this. On their own. No, seriously. It tasted good, too. 

The three little ones had a bath. Remember when you took up that little space in the tub? Nah, me neither. 

Madelyn set out a fine tea on Wednesday afternoon. 

Post-Christmas Visit To the Tubbses

After leaving Grandma and Grandpa's house, we traveled to scenic Leesport, PA to visit Papa, Kate, Madelyn and Elijah. Abby and Madelyn spent the first 10 minutes hugging and dancing about the living room. They really do like each other a whole lot.

Abby also took a trip to the state park by Seneca Lake. She loves the playground there. 

Abby and daddy worked on, and completed, a 2' x 3', 48-piece puzzle of the solar system. We were very pleased with the results. 

The serious face was out in full force on Christmas morning. No time to waste. Work to be done. Get 'em all open, ASAP. 

Yep... got my pretty dress... got my comfy chair... it's Christmastime... life is good. 

The Erwin girls, dressed up and looking beautiful. 

Christmas 2005 in Geneva

We spent Christmas this year with Grandma and Grandpa in central New York. Oddly, it was not a white Christmas; in fact, most of the time it just rained. But, we all still had a really good, restful time -- Abby had lots of fun sitting with Grandpa and dancing with Grandma. Chris and Kim got out on a few movie dates, and we ate really, really well. Egg nog... canoles... Cam's pizza... mmm....

She's three, and already getting jaded about picture taking. Alas. 

If I cover my eyes, you can't see me. It's a magic blanket. 

I've never seen a live buffalo before this trip. They're gi-normous. 

Abby princess and Mommy princess. 

Grandpop and milk and a fire. Happy Abby. 

Thanksgiving In Salisbury

This Thanksgiving, we traveled to Salisbury, Maryland to spend the holiday with Grammy and Grandpop. There was a lot of sleeping, a lot of bridge playing, and a heck of a lot of pumpkin cheesecake. Plus a fireplace. And a trip to the zoo. God is good. :)

I'm a stingray! 

Daddy and his little girl. 

We Found One!

Kim and I, as you know, are big J.R.R. Tolkien fans. So, when we saw this hobbit for sale recently, we couldn't resist. She looks a lot like Abby, too, so we don't even have to change any of the pictures!

Abby, Aunt Susie and Emily and Mark. 

The lone wanderer... with only a sweet poncho for protection... 

Hi, ducks.

Hi, Abby. 

On The National Mall

Kim and Abby spent the day with Aunt Susie and the Randolphs a few weeks ago. There were ducks, so Abby was happy.

Three generations of boat lovers. 

Old Man and The Sea. 

John Cole and Abby on board the Thor. 

Trip to St. Michael's Maritime Museum

This Saturday, we visited St. Michael's to see Grammy and Grandpop, Uncle Bob and Aunt Pat, and Mark and Emily Randolph. We also met Bob and Pat's grandson, John Cole. A good time was had by all, along with lots of oysters.

Jemimah, Abby and Daddy.