Alpine loop

The kids had Monday off for parent teacher conferences. Abe took time from work to come attend with me while my neighbor, Brittany, sat in our house while the babies napped.

We took pictures of the girls’ art in the halls.

Lydia’s weaving.
Mary’s mummy.
Mrs. Issa made this name tag for Mary. It made us laugh.

The girls are healthy, happy girls who love their friends. We loved talking with their teachers, although Abe admitted afterward he privately wondered how the girls get signed off on things at home. Then later he saw my mom call out, “Girls, bring me your planners so I can sign them off!” –and then he realized how their homework is getting done. Their magical nana is on it.

Abe came home early because he wanted to drive the Alpine loop. I was tired and not very functional much of the day and was grateful to have an excuse to strap the kids in the car and then do nothing while Abe drove.

It was GORGEOUS!!! We were so awed. Now I want to go hiking. The pictures don’t even do a bit of justice, but we took them anyway: