Random Rachel Photos

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Rachel and Mommy's Belly - video

Easter Sunday - videos

Easter Sunday

Rachel and Erich - video

Rachel and Erich

Our friends Lynn and Kyle from church have a little boy Erich who is about 4 months younger than Rachel. I babysat Erich one day last week while Lynn was working at her part-time job. It went well, with no crying episodes or fights, and I even got an hour break when they were both napping in the afternoon! Here are some pictures of them playing together:

Engrossed in Mickey Mouse Clubhouse while having their morning snack

After their naps, having fun in the spinning chair! :)

Erich is all about giving kisses, and this time, Rachel actually let him give her one!

It's amazing how a little springy doorstop can entertain them for minutes!

Climbing, climbing everywhere!

Our Trip to St. Louis in February

Rachel getting prepared for the cold St. Louis weather

Happy with Papa (aka "Pa!") and Grandma ("Ma!") Helgesen

Rachel says, "Just one second, let me finish this call." Cousin Libby is looking cute as ever, too!

Giving a piano recital to Grandma and neighbor Kathleen.

Getting a horsey ride from Grandpa

Cuddling the teddy bear with Cousin Libby

All the girls, celebrating Kristin's 34th birthday. Libby said, "I have to put ALL these candles on the cake? That's too many!" :-)

Cousin John reading Rachel's new favorite book Go, Dog, Go! to her, sitting on the stairs, of course. She loved going up and down the stairs.

Grandma with her granddaughters

Rachel trying on the shoes Grandma used to wear when she was little!

Rachel and Kristin with the flowers and stuffed animal Jeremy sent me for my birthday

Libby and Rachel at Penn Station. Rachel wasn't sure what to think about her first lollipop.