Broomball with Beth

Our friend Beth has an interesting hobby -- broomball. I remember skating with my precision team ages ago for the intermission of the MSU hockey team vs. coaches broomball game, but I had no idea that there was such an active broomball community before Beth clued us in. This weekend we got to see her in action at a tournament held nearby in the Washington Capitals new practice arena. It was fun to see the teams playing, and extra nice since Beth's team won. It also made me want to skate like crazy, even though broomball is played in shoes. I may have to get a new pair of skates though, since I am fairly sure my feet won't be able to squeeze into the old ones after the foot growth from two pregnancies. Anyway, here are a few pictures of number 9 in action:





And, Eleanor enjoying a chocolate milk at the rink in her fairy costume:

Quote of the Day

Number two for this morning -- she's really on a roll.

Eleanor [to Vince]: Honey, are you getting ready for work now?

She often uses "honey" with me too, it is probably much funnier to hear than to read. She really models the way Vince and I use the term of endearment with each other. So sweet.

Quote of the Day

Vince: She's a giant girl. [Referring to how big Eleanor is getting.]

Eleanor: Fee fi fo.

Vince: Fum.

Eleanor: I don't like fum.

Henry WANTS to Walk

Henry is trying with all his might to get vertical and go. His favorite things, which also happen to be his sister's favorite things, are the shopping cart and stroller. He is actually able to get a few steps in with the shopping cart:



He also really, really, really likes playing by the door, which makes me nervous sometimes. He likes to open and close the big heavy inner door, as well as stand by the outer glass door and look to the trees:



And, so Eleanor doesn't feel left out in this post, she is loving having the swimming pool open. In fact, Francine and Olivier sent her a new bathing suit (thanks guys!) and she wanted to use is so badly that she put it right on over her pajamas:

Quote of the Day

This morning (early) in our bedroom to Vince and me...

Eleanor: Be patient with me while I'm whining.