Mary the Explorer!

In honor of her hero, Dora the Explorer, Mary went exploring the wonders and mysteries of a tree house. She had a great time unless any other child tried to join her. Eventually, Mary realized that sharing her treehouse could be fun as long as she was the top monkey.

Mary basks in the glow of attention from Grandma and Grandpa

Tim, Mary, and I had a surprise weekend visit from Grandma and Granda Meyer in Februrary. Mary could not have been happier to have them all to herself before little sister arrives in June.

Cousin Lily and family

What a wonderful weekend we had meeting Miss Lily for the first time and attending her Naming Ceremony.

Lily's Naming Ceremony

We had a wonderful gathering at the Ethical Society in St. Louis for cousin Lily's Naming Ceremony. Each person made a personal dedication to Lily by dropping a stone into her wishing well and saying their special wish just for her.

Mary learns the poker strategies from Great Grandpa

Mary had a fun filled weekend when Grandma and Great Grandpa came to visit her in St. Joseph. She spent most of the time playing with Grandma in her playroom and learning the finer art of poker playing from Great Grandpa.