Not to bring the mood down, but after visiting the memorials I learned one lesson loud and clear. 

Counting the steps up the Lincoln Memorial. According to Lindsey there are 18 steps, but I think she miscounted. This was the dress I made for her. 

This is what I really wanted for my birthday. TJ explained that I do own part of it since it is the nation's museum. Somehow that did not make me feel better. 

Everyone thinks our baby is so tall! 

Lindsey and Amber in front of the White House 

Not Forgotten

I have not forgotten all of you picture people! TJ took our camera to Parsons. I guess he wanted to take pictures of the beauty of the land and all the hot spots?! Anyway, I can't take pics. without a camera so YOU are denied.
I will grace you instead with my words. ha!
It is SOOO hot outside that last night I dreamt that it was snowing.
For entertainment for both young and old, visit bembozoo.com
Well, that's all I got!
Love,
Amber

Lindsey and Gracey 

Summer School-- mean teacher-- Kevin is teacher's pet-- Sue Ann in trouble AGAIN 

When Pooh threw Piglet on the table Lindsey knew the game was over 

Lindsey at Riverside Park 

Monica at Riverside Park 

Gracey at Dink's BBQ 

Pretty hair! Pretty dress! Pretty girl! 

Disgruntled flower girl that had to leave the wedding early. 

Flower girl for Heather and Stuart's wedding 

Canvas from Hobby Lobby: 15 dollars, material from JoAnn's: 3 dollars, art for Lindsey's room: PRICELESS! 

At the park 

Pig-tails are all the rage right now. Everyone has them. 

Cheeeeese! I am 20 months old today! 

Pretties in Kansas City 

Hello! Have you seen my other shoe? 

Master of the master's thesis! HAAAAHAAAAHAAAA!!! 

Lindsey and Mommy watching Master's thesis rough drafts, articles, notecards and hours of frustration go up in smoke. 

going... 

going... 

gone! 

Summer

I cannot believe how great this is! I am having so much fun just hanging out with Lindsey and TJ. We have played golf and gone shopping. We have enjoyed Tropical Snow and watering the strawberries.
Each morning I wake up and fix Lindsey a bowl of cereal and run out to grab a few strawberries to add to it. It does not get any better than this!!!
I made a dress for her in one day. I will put it on her soon and takes pics. First I want to make a hat and bloomers to go with it. Too bad she has sooooo many clothes right now, I really shouldn't be making more. I don't want to make clothes for me because I am trying to lose weight. Maybe I could make some shorts and tshirts for TJ. heeheehee.
It is unbelievable to sit down to watch t.v. and not worry about what I should be doing.... masters thesis. Tomorrow TJ and I are going to burn my masters thesis rough drafts and articles in the pit in the backyard after Lindsey goes to sleep.
We loved having Gracey and Andrea stay with us for a for days. As you can see by the pics. below we had a lot of fun.
We look forward to our visits to KC and Sarah's shower in SEK. We also look forward to Washington DC and seeing Aaron and Chika.
Tomorrow I am going to garage sales and cleaning the scrapbook room so that I can start scrapbooking again. I haven't been scrapbooking for 19 months...