6.19.2010

Discovery of Sounds.

A picture can capture a moment, a memory and even a sound. Here Isabella exhibits some of the sounds she is working on currently.


The "Pfffffffffttt"



The "Oooooooooo"



The Squeal



The "Pffffffffttt" Part 2



The fake diva cry

Great Grandpa Larry


In honor of Larry A. Long
03.30.1934 - 06.07.2010

Remember
When the morning sun paints the clouds on the horizon, 
I'll be there. 
When the fragrance of the lilacs and peonies fill the spring air, 
I'll be there. 
When the sky darkens, lightning cracks, thunder rumbles, rain bounces from the ground
and the air smells fresh and clean, 
I'll be there. 
When the leaves of the fall are gold, yellow and shades of crimson, 
I'll be there.
When the wind swirls the snow, 
and the moonlight on the snow looks like a field of diamonds, 
I'll be there. 
Remember. 


Kansas 70.3 Ironman


Isabella enjoyed her first half Ironman, cheering on her Daddy and friends! She also mingled with triathlon celebrities Mr. Andy Potts and Ms. Chrissie Wellington. She may have just acquired the racing bug...



Waiting for Ryan to sign in. 


Doing some reading in the hotel the night before the race. 




Just part of the 1/2 mile hike to the race site. 



Watching and waiting. 



Here's Ryan! 



Isabella doesn't get the Ironman hype. 



Isabella with Andy Potts. He signed her onesie!




Andy Potts and Chrissie Wellington



 

With Chrissie Wellington, KS 70.3 2010 Champion
Please note how pale we are in comparison. 




Ryan running. 




Ryan is happy to be done...and see Isabella! 




Some Ironmen: Adam, Scott, Casey and Ryan. 
Not pictured: Jorge, Andres, Jim, John and various other TNT racers. 




Who raced? Isebella is wiped out. 





Isabella's infamous signed onesie. 
(Front)




(Back)






6.18.2010

USA USA USA!

In honor of Memorial Day, Isabella channelled the fashion sense of Martha Washington. Here she is with her faithful steed, Maisie Mae (not sure what is going on with Maisie's face). Later, Isabella models another patriotic suit. This time, with less enthusiasm.





Hey Mama!

Isabella is proud to say "dada," has yet to say "mama." Since she did not give me the gift of calling, she opted for a Fusion Glass plate. Not quite the same impact, but still wonderful.



5.30.2010

Summer Time!


First attempt with bubbles.

Summer bucket hat.

Nothing like sitting by the pool with your shades catching some rays.

Maisie and Isabella share some pool fun.

First time in the pool! So happy.

First slide ride.

Swinging with Daddy.

Having a blast.

Wheeeeeeeeee!

AHHHHHHHHHH!!

Is that blush? Maybe she is born with it...
Actually, it's just summer hot cheeks!

Tutu!

Getting ready to head out.

Lincoln Half Marathon

The family at the finish.

Speedy racers.

Our sign.

The start.

Mommy and me...and our noses.

Watching racers and loving it.