I've shown this to Grandma, so I can share it here now. This is Maddie who was being bribed with Lego fruit snacks. Definitely
painting this one.

Louie wanted to know if I'm holding a Chatty Kathy doll in yesterdays post. Yup it is. With a little trim on the hair maybe! I remember Laurie Delagardelle and I got one at the same time (thru dads station?). But here's a pic I found and if anyone is interested BE INTERESTED DARN IT, here is  more info. ChattyKathy   I was too old for the marcia brady voice but maybe you had that one Kay?.

You "stuck up dock one person"  (thought I'd say it nicer)

This is my Friend Debs little guy. He was a challenge! She was shooting a Senior out here and I was chasing Mikey around my porch. Here he was telling me to stop already!

Bart and I went to Dubuque yesterday to celebrate Nathans and Noras birthday. The party was at Dans Parents house and oh, what a house. It is a Victorian with lots of rooms, high ceilings - some of them copper - wood parquet (sp) floors. And a carriage house. Right up my alley. They had a very nice shaded yard also and we picniced outside. So here are a few pics - I've wanted to share my latest paint but since it was Nathans present I had to wait til the Hanselmanns saw it first. We had a very nice time - I think I could live in Dubuque - so picturesque with all these cool houses. But then I could live in any River town.

I thought I better have a pic for Vicki today - Yes, We did get some pics of her granddaughter smiling. And her daughter
was a beautiful bride!

And he's 3! Which means he's over the terrible twos. ;) Happy Birthday Nater "Tater".

Malia turns 2 today! She is the perfect mix of her Mom and Dad. Unfortunately this picture is almost a year old. I call it her "Amanda" look. You can see lots more recent pics, I get my fix daily - on Amandas blog.  Have Fun today Malia! We miss you!

Our bride from todays wedding. This is one of  'mine' - I think she looks like Sarah Jessica Parker, but much prettier. A very organized bride too.  The bride and groom didn't want to see each other before the wedding so April sent me outside while she did the inside photos. It was hot today but breezy and we tried to stick to the shade.