New Vacuum for Bailey

Bailey saw this vacuum cleaner last week at the store and bugged me all week to get it for her. How could I resist? She couldn't wait to get it home and try it out. The handle collapses so at the bottom setting it's the perfect size for her. It will grow with her as she gets bigger.

Gymnastics Banquet Night

Taylor is ready for her gymnastics banquet. The banquet was Wednesday night at the Norfolk Yatch Club, it was very nice.

Dance Fever?

Taylor and her friends dance at the banquet.

Pretty Roses

Another picture of my pretty yellow roses.

Silly Stratton Children

Joseph, Taylor & Rachel in a group hug.

Trying to get out

If she could just reach the knob, maybe she could get outside with the older kids.

Got it!

Ok, she got the knob. Now, if she could just turn the knob, maybe she could get outside with the older kids. I didn't know that she could even reach the knob.

Natalie's new Boat

Natalie in her few float for the pool.

Asleep?

Natalie, alseep on our bed. When I took the picture, I thought she was holding her foot.

The Pool is Almost Clear

The kids got to swim in an almost clean pool. Joe has been working for the past two weeks to clear it up from the green last it was when he started.

Natalie Loved the Pool

Natalie loved the pool. It should be good therapy for her arms and legs once she figures out how to float with out leaning forward too much. The older girls had to hold onto her today.

Joe at the Stadium

Joe eating at the stadium in Philly.

Joseph at the Stadium

Joseph at the stadium with the field behind him.

Running the Bases

Joseph played this game where you raced around the bases against 3 other kids. Joseph came in third. Running is not one of his strong points. At least he did not come in last.

Joseph's Clothes

Joseph sorted his clothes out at the hotel.

Phillies vs Red Sox

Joe took Joseph to Philadelphia to see his first real baseball game. As you can see from Joseph's hat, he was not cheering for the Phillies. He played on the Red Sox this spring, so he was rooting for them. It was very hot at the game. Joseph ate a hot dog, some pop corn, a pretzel, a lemonade and lots of water. Joseph was very happy, the Red Sox won. The Stratton guys had a great "Boys Only" weekend.

Poor, Poor, Pitiful Me

Doesn't Rachel have pretty blue eye?

Natalie & Taylor

What do you think they are laughing about? The world may never know.

The Next Beethoven?

Wasn't Beethoven playing the piano at a very early age too? Natalie loves music, so who knows, maybe she'll be a great musician one day.

Sponge Bob & Patrick shorts

Bailey models her latest pair of new sleep shorts. These have Sponge Bob and Patrick on them.