Ninah Fun in Florida

Ninah hosted our terrific vacation in Florida and spent two and a half weeks helping Kathy herd the boys through their daily chaos and fun. Ninah always makes gingerbread men with the boys. Each visit they participate a little more in the baking process.

Licking the Bowl Was Our Favorite Part This Time!
(Gabe with spoon, E is staring enviously at the bowl.)

We also had a good time visiting Aunt Rachel and Uncle Justin in Dallas. The humans are fun, but cousin Bella the Mastiff is always the favorite!

Bella, Gabe, Elias & Ninah -- Can We Fit Anything Else On This Couch?
A Partridge In A Pear Tree, Perhaps?

THANK YOU NINAH!
We had a fabulous time!

We need two more library cards!

There has been lots of reading around the Goddard home these days.  The boys have decided that books are indeed fun items to look at -- not just tasty treats to eat.  So the scholarly investigations have begun in earnest.  Here is Elias combining two of his favorite past times -- a rousing game of "can I fit" and a terrific book.

Lookout professional FRFB Tour*!  We have a champion in the making!

Our daddy is a Reading Stud!

Ninah outlines the major literary themes in Goodnight Gorilla

*FRFB Tour = Federation of Reading Fitting Babies

Fun Time with Ninah

So the boys and Kathy decided suddenly to take a trip to see Ninah in Texas. We all had an amazing time, thanks in large part to Ninah's help and hospitality. By the time we left, the boys were asking for their Ninah! Here are some shots of Ninah "in the trenches":

Bathtime in the sink!!! Ninah washes one baby while entertaining the other. What a pro!

Gabriel shows Ninah some tips for getting out those tough diaper stains!

Playing Piano with Ninah -- we LOVE anythin that makes noise! (Elias left, Gabe right)

hrmmm... who looks most ready for bed in this picture?