Lake swimming

I've been swimming many places this summer. Some were warm, like Spirit Lake in Iowa. Others were chilly, like Georgetown Lake in Montana. That's me heading into Lake Agnes in the Pioneer Mountains. It was perfect!

Late birthday shot

This picture is actually from Ole's birthday. He got a hamburger from the drive-in down the street and we went to "Slide Park" to eat it.

My birthday was fun, with kids, moms and dads, hot dogs, ice cream cake, "grandpa and grandpa" and lots of presents: a trike, a picnic table, a sandbox.

I've come up with a new way to sing "Happy Birthday":

Happy Birthday Sol-veig

Happy Birthday to you...

My van

We have a new van. Well, it's not "actually" new. ("Actually" is one of my favorite words). But it's a van. And i like it. I just rode to iowa to see COUSINS and it was great to have cool air conditioning. Mama and Ole like that, too.

I told Dada today on the phone that I miss my van. I'm still in iowa with COUSINS and Dada is back at work.

I will see the van (and Dada) in colorado soon.

Mama

I love my mama. I love her so much Mom sometimes has a hard time getting away for a walk, a run, a beer or even a shower. But Mama is very patient with me. And when she says "no," I usually laugh.

Morning headline: Significant potty chair event and a teeth-related update

Before I put on big-girl underwear this morning, I sat on my potty chair like I always do. (Mom has to remind me to do this.) But then I told Mom to "go away." When she came back, I had pooped for the first time in the potty! Mom called Dad on the phone to tell him. They were excited. I guess I am, too. Later, I went back to the dentist to see if my teeth look OK after my big visit. I wasn't very happy to be there, but Dr. Rencher said they looked great. I won't have to go back there for six months. Whew!

Spring

It's been a long winter wearing sweaters, hats, coats, socks, boots, another sweater and mittens (when I'm in the mood for those. I am glad the sun is shining and flowers are out in Montana. This is me in a field of balsam arrowroot near Missoula on Mother's Day.

Toofs

I had my first dentist's appointment last week. Unfortunately I have my Mama's teeth, which meant a long visit. (If karma works, I should get Mom's good eyes, right?) But I did great, 'cause I'm tough. If only I were braver when it came time to brush my teeth every night.