"just naked"

these are a few of her favorite things...

1. Playing with "everybody" in her crib.

The other day I went in her room to check on her while she was playing. I asked her if she wanted to get out. She held her finger up to her mouth like she was in deep thought and said, "Ummmmmmmmmmmmm... no. I'm just playing."

2. Playing with our 4th grade neighbor Jarynn.

On this day they were making "Jesus crosses" out of playdough.

3. Swinging at the snowy playground.

Snow doesn't stop a Yooper!

Dog sled races

Last weekend was the UP 200 dog sled race here in the UP. Poppy and Uncle Tom drove up to watch the start of the race with us. We met up with our friends Laurie and Jim, and Elise got to ride in their son Ethan's stroller with him. Another great Marquette memory...

Elise and Ethan before they fell asleep.

Toby, Uncle Tom, & Poppy

ski bunny

Elise received an incredible gift today from our neighbor Grandma Bettie... her first pair of cross-country skis! Have a look...