Reconnecting is fun!

Wow, how cool! It is so GOOD to hear from people I haven't seen or spoken to in a long time! I hope that you continue to check in on this blog from time to time and let me know how you are. I am surprised that I haven't heard from any family... did you guys get the email? I really hope that this will be a way that you can feel connected to our family, even way up here in north country. So, here is a picture of my favorite toddler these days. Madelyn is walking up and down stairs like a pro these days. Pipsqueak is moving around constantly! And become it is summer, Ben and I are busy remodeling our house again.

Right now we are trying to tackle painting all the walls on the main floor. I think that they may have the same paint on them that they were originally painted with almost 50 years ago. This 4th of July weekend we are specificly tackling the grand canyon wall. If you have visited us in our new home, you know exactly what wall I am talking about. For those of you that haven't visited yet... here's a less than optimal picture, but it gives you the idea. It is time for the grand canyon to go!

One more thing, today is a happy day for me because Madelyn took her first cry-free nap without her "pi" (better known as a pacifier). Madelyn was down to using it only at naps and bedtime and we went cold-turkey from the pi last Friday. I probably would have let her continue having it, if it wasn't for the screaming "pi" in the middle of the night when she lost it. That was too much! Anyway, it is interesting what things make you happy with toddlers. Definitely a change from pre-toddler days!