Trikes, Grills, Caps, and American Idol

A few weeks ago Katie got a "big girl bike" to ride around the neighborhood. Being incredibly perceptive parents, we were able to pick up on her subtle clues that she wanted one (like her yelling out "big girl bike!" every 20 seconds). She can't pedal well yet but she loves riding it. It has a pushbar that makes it easy for us to push and steer. She has a horn shaped like a turtle that she uses whenever Rusty is blocking her path on the sidewalk.

She also likes riding the bike inside during rainy days, which has been every day this month it seems like. Some of Katie's other favorite indoor activities are watching the Caps play with her Dad and chanting "C-A-P-S! CAPS! CAPS! CAPS!", helping him put the grill together, and playing her piano and singing while watching American Idol. This weekend promises to be sunny so everyone is looking forward to spending some time outside.

Here are some photos taken over the last few weeks. More photos are here.


While running the Cherry Blossom 10 mile race, Nancy stopped and took this photo (can you tell why they call it the Cherry Blossom race?)


Hanging out with Junebug and Nancy in one of the farm's big window sills.



The new big girl bike.


Riding her big girl bike (with a boost from her Dad).


Giving a helping hand.


Helping put the grill together.


Consoling her dad after a crushing loss by the Caps. They didn't heed her rallying cry of "C'mon Caps!"


Watching the seemingly neverending rain.




Watching Mary Poppins


A future American Idol