Somersault and Cat Bowl

Today has been a day for adventure and trying new things. Some things we wish hadn't been tried, but it gave us all a good laugh. Maylin is a #1 copycat. No kidding. Monkey see, monkey do! We have been away for a few days, so when we got home we let in our cats for a few minutes. The kids poured them a little bowl of milk and Maylin was so fascinated with how they drank. She watched and watched. So this morning when we gave her her clean bowl with dry cereal in it, she put it down and tried to lick like the kitties do. I was mortified truly, even tho' I had a good laugh out of it. Next stop? The living room where she proceeds to do somersault after somersault. They were good too! I am amazed at how smart this baby is! We love her!!! Also a Congratulations goes out to my nephew Andrew. He received a call to serve and help the people of Costa Rica for 2 years! We are so excited for him. Guess what the main food staple is in Costa Rica? Give up? Its bananas! And guess what my nephew Andrew is deathly allergic too? You got it bananas! Funny how things work. We also want to congratulate Jay's nephew Jason. He is leaving for California on Wednesday to serve the Spanish speaking people there! Good luck!

Comments

Eliza2006 said…

Now you know how to get her to eat...serve it up in the cat dish! LOL That is the cutest and funniest thing I have ever seen. I love her cherry dress!

Tiffany

June 17, 2007 at 5:32 PM

hooli said…

somersaults in sunday dresses? you are my kind of mom!
Miss you, already.

June 17, 2007 at 10:50 PM

Anonymous said…

The somersaults look so fun! Maylin looks like she is very happy with you! We would love to see you too....anytime...now it's summer we can play. Let's meet for sure at Liberty Park and at the Wasatch picnic..but anytime before then is great.

June 18, 2007 at 12:47 PM

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