The Crew

As you can see we all get along.

These are Nelly's legs and feet.

Namma got the kids sunglasses as a going away treat. We're not seeing the chocolate eyes all that often--day or night.

Here we are walking thank you notes to the people from our church who are within walking distance and who brought us meals.

As you can see Inge's energy levels do not languish.

And Lewis, chasing himself.

Claire Simone

A Claire Simone update.

A couple more smiles. She's a good smiler.

This one is for Namma, I'm sure she'd like you to know.

Also, very intelligent, as you can see from this thoughtful look.

She is very angrily sideways in her hat looking for a food source. Don't worry she was soon rescued and fed.

Speaking of Aunts

Those who are interested in kid pictures should take a look at Aunt Rose's blog. Especially the picture of Inge and Nelly in their dress-up clothes.

Four Kids and an Aunt

I had to include a few pictures of the newest one.

This picture reminds us of Inge as a baby.

This one too, I think.

Nelly and Aunt Rose-- they make a pretty picture, eh?

I think you can all see the mischief in Lewis's eye.

And here is Inge's angelic photo smile.

Another Post... Just Because

Four Hooligans

Nelly is doing very well. She likes being a big sister. It took her a little while to remember to call New Mamy "Lihhl Hwaire" (Little Claire--nearly impossible to spell--that's my best attempt) instead of "New Mamy." Whenever she sees or hears "Lihhl Hwaire" she is insists to point it out until you acknowledge.

Inge and Lewis making "Lechiccini." I asked what she was making and she told me, "lechiccini." Lewis, as you can see, provides the fighter jet backdrop upon which this culinary art takes place.
And a great big yawn.

And more...
More sweet little Claire.

More Little Claire

Inge and Little Claire from Yesterday

Kids Meet Claire

More Photos

Claire Simone

Claire Simone Roise was born at 10:06 pm March, 13 (cousin Jak's birthday). She weighs 8 lb 14 oz and measures 22.5 in. long. Thank you to all of you who prayed. God answered your prayers and was gracious to us with a fast, uncomplicated delivery.

Claire is named after her lovely mother, of course; and also with our friends' daughter Mercy Claire Douglas, in mind. Mercy Claire lived only 5 days in this world.

Does Clark Existes?

Kid Pictures

Nelly has discovered her bicycling helmet--and she loves it. She calls it her "hat."







Ingrid made the "hammock" below with Mommy's blanket and Nelly is using for an afternoon reading session.

New Job

I started a new job, Saturday. I'm part of a cropduster ground crew. We're spreading dry fertilizer on the muddy hills of the Palouse at this time of the year.

Claire's Figger

Namma wanted to see what New Mamy is doing to Claire's "figger." Sorry it has taken me so long to get the picture up for you, Namma! She's got a great figger even with a new mamy, but of course I'm biased.

On Prayer and the Afterlife

During a family discussion on death today, Lewis voiced the main objection: in a voice heavy with emotion, he protested, "But if I died, I wouldn't be able to see my...cars."


Later, we prayed over our lunch, and it seemed fitting to tag on a postscript: "Also, please forgive Lewis for chewing so loudly with his mouth open the whole time we prayed."

So Inge responds piously: "Lord, hear our prayer."