Ontelaunee Park Intertribal Powwow

Carina told me about a Native American powwow that she wanted to go to in the Pocono's this weekend, and at first I the thought of going with all 3 girls (sans Jesse) was a bit too overwhelming to even entertain the idea. After thinking upon the layout of the day and recruiting 2 more amazing ladies (Bess and Nelly) the decision had been made- GO!
It was an hour and half drive up there, but well worth it. I wasn't sure what to expect, I had never been to a powwow before, but it was unbelievably moving. We stepped into a different culture and watched their ceremonial dances, it was beautiful. Not to mention all the sweet dream catchers we scored! The girls had a great time too.

This video is "Traditional Men's Dance."

Powwow from Lois Keenan on Vimeo.

This is my girls learning the steps and pretending to be the scarf dancers:

Madeline and Jane Dance at the Powwow from Lois Keenan on Vimeo.

And of course, Penny joining in any way she can:

Penny at the Powwow from Lois Keenan on Vimeo.

I was in awe total of this woman. She was the head woman's dancer and her name was Hummingbird.


This girl was Madeline and Jane's favorite. She was a scarf dancer and the girls tried to copy all the dances she did by lifting their dresses, Ha!


Overall it was a fabulous day. I really was truly moved and overwhelmed with love for these people.


More pictures by Carina

Garden Update

The garden is really looking drastically different. Wow! Hard work pays off!

Happy Mother's Day

She's a Walking

Go Penny, Go!!!

Penny Walks from Lois Keenan on Vimeo.

Sky

Photo taken by Madeline from out backyard. Pretty amazing.

Baby and Mama Orangutan

Earlier this week we went to the zoo. It was the first time I went to the zoo and was truly, without a doubt in awe of monkeys.
There was a 7 month old little orangutan (who kind of looked like Penny, whispy hair and all) who kept climbing up the wall while the Mama orangutan was trying to take a nap. As soon as the baby got to a certain height on the wall, the Mama orangutan reluctantly got up, climbed the wall and got her baby. She would struggle a bit to keep the baby with her under the blanket but the little orangutan was able to wiggle it's way from the Mama's sleepy grip and climb right back up.
Who would have thought!


This first video is a little long- but you get the idea. The second video is of the Mama getting her baby.


Ok Moms...is it just me, or is this every morning with a crawling baby? Ha!

Oh Bike, How I Love You

Jesse and I have slowly been building up our Kona Ute. We are so pumped up. This past weekend we got our rack and kid seat that Dan made back from the powder coaters, and today I made some feet guards so the girls could not put their feet in the wheels. It feels so good to be up and running. Can't wait to stick little Penny on the back!





PS. The reason I have not been posting as much is because the blog was the first thing that got cut as soon as I got a job. HeyYoooooooo- workin' lady here.