A Visit from Eloise

We had Ellie over for a few hours Sunday, and we had fun with her. Cora taught her about all her beautiful D&D dice... 

...and we went to the pool. Mel had left this swimsuit with us a month ago, and Ellie hadn't seen it yet. She loved it, and was admiring herself in the mirror.

Stace and I took her to the pool - sadly our girls aren't excited to go swimming anymore! The era of our summer evenings at the pool seems to have ended. I've encouraged Cora to go midday for a swim, for some exercise and sunshine, and she's cooperated a couple of times, but she definitely hasn't embraced the idea.

Anyway, we also took Ellie to the pet store, with Violet and they had a good time looking at everything. This hairless guinea pig was quite a sight!

Stace had Ellie helping him with a car project. 

And, we got out some of the old toys.

Violet enjoyed looking at the betta fish at the pet store, and was inspired to paint again.

Her finished piece is stunning. This kid has talent.