Fun Week

So we have a neighbor that is from Kenya and has only been in America for a couple of years. She is so sweet. She actually is a story-teller and goes around to all the local schools and libraries and tells stories and plays music about Africa. It is totally cool to watch her. Anyway, about 2 weeks ago at a block party she mentioned that she wanted to learn how to ride a bike. It sorta caught me off guard, cuz who doesn't know how to ride a bike? She said that in her home community in Kenya the women were not allowed to ride bikes and it has always been her dream to learn. Well, over the last week Ethan has gone out every morning that he has been home to teach her. It has been a very special reminder to watch someone try so hard and be so grateful for something that a lot of us take for granted. But after 4 days of practice she finally has it! Congratulations Elizabeth!

O.k., so I had to add some more pictures of Brooklyn too. That concrete Hippo is our new family pet. Mom and Kortnie came up with some good names, but we are open to all suggestions. Now I am sure a lot of you are wondering why there is a Hippo in our front yard, well we are the Hutto Hippos here! It is the town mascot.