Mid July 2007

Here we are having fun watching TV and eating pretzels.

Andy and I both think that Rowan looks a lot like Grandpa Dennis in this photo. I think it has something to do with her eyes?

Fourth of July 2007

Fourth of July Fun!


Rowan holds tight to Grandma A during the waterski show in Janesville. Rowan actually did quite well the entire time we were there. However, she did kick another spectator in the back a few times. He didn't seem to care very much.









Rowan and dad had some fun in the blow up pool in our back yard. Here Rowan is discovering that if you squeeze the duck hard enough, it will shoot water at your face. She found it fun until she shot herself in the eye (don't worry - no damage done, no crying).










This is when she first stepped into the pool. Since it was in the shade, the water was fairly chilly. She played in the pool for a good 45 minutes though.

Birth Art
At the end of our Birthing From Within classes, we were asked to make a picture that represented my interpretation of labor and birth.
I chose to make a heart because a birth is an experience created out of love. Labor and birth isn't always perfect (whatever we think perfect is) and it can be downright messy. The black smudges indicate that, during this experience, there will be times of doubt and fear.
Next to the heart is my handprint. This means that no matter what happens with my next birthing experience, I will take ownership of that experience. It will become a part of me.

Patten Lake early July 2007
Mom tries to show Rowan a new game.

Rowan and her dad at the falls (near the cabin).

Now that I put my shoes on, I'm ready to go outside!

Rowan, Grandma W, and cousin Katie Cummings

Grandma W, Rowan, cousin Katie, and Aunt Anne Marie

Rowan and Katie sittin' on the steps.

This is Rowan's movie star look.