Friday Lunch

Most Fridays Mom meets our Aunts for lunch to catch up. Sometimes we join them along with our cousins. Here are some shots of our most recent lunch.

(Left to Right) Axel, Bella, Cousin Lukas, Cousin Tatum


Bella waits for lunch


WE love going outside after lunch!

Cabin July 4th Weekend 2010

We went to Our Cabin in the woods up north over the 4th. Special Aunt Kate and Cousin Lukas joined us. Kate took all the pictures thank goodness!
We are all close buddies


We love laying on the tube!
Dad pulled and we began practicing for going behind the boat.


Our favorite is Mom! She feeds us, helps us go to bed,
always loves us and most of all is the best snuggler.
Axel is known for his constant demand on Mom, "Snuggle.?."


We watched and helped dad play Sorry with Lukas


Games with small choking hazards appear to be the most appealing
Bella and Axel watch the game practicing with their pieces.


Mom juggles 2 kids and many graham crackers
Bella is the sloppy eater with food on her face
Axel the neat one. No need for left overs.


Axel plays with the trucks on the lawn and later on
the beach


Axel and Bella work on upgrading the beach from rocks and
grass to sand. The small truck under Axels command
makes the work go easier, Bella provides oversite.


Dad reads the Owl book
Bella pushes forward to kiss the owl.


We love wrestling and playing, Axel attempts a belly drop
followed by a head lock, Bella laughs it off.


Bella and Mom hang out after a graham cracker


Bella escorts Dad too waterskiing.
Bella's tounge being out is a sign of good things to come!


Dad's skills continue to plateau and perhaps degrade,


We love lounging at the end of the dock on the tube

Florida Zoo

We spent one morning at the zoo, Laura got some great pictures!
Thanks Aunt Laura!!!!
Pictured are left to right are Timmy, Casey, Bella, Axel and Mom.


Both loved feeding the Gifaffe at first, until Axel got licked by the beast.

When Axel is asked if he'd like to do something and does not want too his now classic responce is "Bella's turn" or "Bella?"

Bella however didn't seem to mind.



This is a cameo shot of Timmy and uncle John at the beach. I wasn't sure where to put it in but its a good shot of 2 good buddies.

Florida from Dad whose posts are far to late

Casey was SO COOL!
She hung out with both Axel and Bella the whole time.
Funny thing is weeks later both still say "and Casey" whenever we talk about swimming!

Axel and his super buddy.... (Black eye from being wild man on slide)


Axel and Casey share sunglasses


Check out the look in that boys eyes for his playful cousin


With Casy on duty Bella comfortably jumps off the edge


Casey shows Bella how to navigate the Surf

Dad and Bella at beach

Proud Dad walks Bella around and plays in the water.



Bella hangs and practices pull-ups

Mom's shots from our visit to Florida

More shots at the Beach in Florida

This is the whiteman at the beach. It almost looks unnatural.


The little lady looks very busy with so much to do and see


Axel adapts quickly to the surroundings. Sand, shovels and trucks are far more familiar items.


'Hey buddy that is my sister you are waving that shovel in front of!"
No trip to the beach would be complete without a little muscle flexing and chest puffing. One must protect the lady at your side. Nobody hurt and shovel retained.

Early June Work and Play

This afternoon we helped vacume the stairs. We both love that machine.

Then we went with Mom and Dad to our first Twins games. We had fun the people above us shared their fries with us. They were really cool. We climbed in the stands during the many breaks and had a great time!

Bella loves the bleechers and the fold down seats

2010 4th at the Cabin

We went to the Cabin this weekend. Special Aunt Kate (Dad calls her Katherine) and Cousin Lukas visited and we;
-Played in the lake,
-Practiced mixing liquids
-Played with Lukas
-Chased the neighbor's dogs,
-Met Lois and Terry's cats,
-Ran around nude and swam nude.
-Went on hikes
-We jumped off the dock
-Practiced fishing for at least an hour.
-Stayed up late
-Went on Boat rides
-Bathed in the lake with Mom
-Had a great time

Series of Bella who loves to swim in the lake and then cuddle in her "Wrap" towel on the chair afterwards




We practiced mixing drinks with the lake water and our purple cups.




Bella checks out the moon and low flying eagle


The lake is warm, calm and peaceful on Saturday night

Bella and Axel hang out at Grammies house.

We love to climb to the front door and hang over the edge and yell Hiiiiiigh - Yaaaaahhhh

Grandpa Holdsworth and Bella

Grandpa Holdsworth helps Bella get to bed one night and reads a book to her.