Some reflections on the weekend

Some images from the weekend.
I took some selfies with my little Bilbo.

Then Leia wanted to be in one with me, too.


She is so darn cute. But it worries me how often people tell her so.  I have some very pretty, very cute girls, and I don't want them to be too self conscious. I want each of my girls to have a strong self image that is not solely based on appearance or 'cuteness' in looks or behavior.
Grandma and Grandpa, Fyodor's folks, stayed with us this weekend. We had a good time, considering the fact that the length of the visit was due to their car breaking down! I really felt the grace of God in how peaceful our time was. Ten people in a three bedroom house!
 Leia found a little costume and wanted to put it on. It was a very cute clown outfit, and we put some red lipstick on her cheeks, lips and nose. She really looked adorable (not like those scary clowns). Then she got all self conscious and took it off before Grandma Kurdelak could get a picture. I got these:

Heard the saying 'Life imitates art'? Sometimes. In this case, a Japanese screen printer captures the essence of the cat:

Our kitties love to hunt bugs, when they can. 

Here's Minty with a shield bug.

Our little guy has been goin to town in his 'jumpy seat', i.e Johnny Jump-up. Look how much his siblings love him:

Thank you, Lord, for the everyday joys of family life.