Lightning bugs

Warm summer nights, at dusk, hearing the hum of mosquitoes, while cupping your hands to scoop up an unsuspecting lightning bug. Fun!

Izzy petting a friendly goat at the zoo.


Just being a "kid". An elephant calf splashing and goofing off in the water on a warm day proves that every youngster likes to play.

Some pretty blooming cacti near the Desert exhibit.

The Smith cousins came to play a few weeks ago and we were so happy to see them! We had a great time, good food, pool and zoo, and a sneak peak at the new Miller house. The meercat looks more interested in the photographer (me) then the little girls looking at him.

Almost home sweet home

I don't know if this will jinx us, but if all of the stars align, we will be closing on our new home July 1st! We have plenty of room for all, so this may give you more incentive to come and visit! It is a really great place in Zionsville which is a suburb of Indianapolis and easily accessible by interstates. We are on a large lot, over 1.6 acres and set back in the woods. We even saw a fox sunning itself in the front yard last week, so we are definitely surrounded by nature!

Front view

The back.

Eagle Creek

Daddy and his girls. Isn't Isabelle just the image of him?

What can you say about Allie? She is such a dollie...but such a pistol. If you ever want to know how you sound, listen to your 2 year old. Allie is a complete riot repeating everything you say. Like when she calls Erwin, "precious". Or says that her dress is "just beautiful".

Miss Isabelle is becoming so grown up! She is such a quiet soul, with a big heart! She is also so inquisitive...what, why, when, why, why, why!!!! She is so helpful (most of the time) and such a good girl.

The weekend before last we took advantage of blue skies to hike around Eagle Creek Park and to Lilly lake. It is so nice to be in the city but surrounded by trees and sounds of nature...and the occasional swearing/yelling from some fishermen/people to their own kids near the lake. Aaaaaahhhh. Peaceful.

Butter, please

While getting ready to bring the food to the dining room table for dinner, little Allie mananged to climb into her chair and help herself to one of the things that she really likes to eat...a stick of butter. I have to admit that I myself enjoyed the same thing when I was a kid. That may explain my craving for all foods high in fat and calories!