Fearless.
(Alex never made it off the ground into the treehouse. Teague had to be coached. This one just started climbing.)
Month: July 2016
Vacation officially begins! We started our long drive to meet Wade’s family yesterday afternoon. We spent the night in St. Louis and decided to explore the City Museum this morning. We all loved it! What a great morning.
Our neighbor, AJ, had a birthday party and the boys were so excited to attend. They bounced and ran and ate and had a general great time. Did I mention the theme was Harry Potter?
Let vacation begin!
That also means lots of nights in strange beds and strange rooms…
(Teague is hiding under the covers to the left. You snooze. You lose.)
Let vacation begin!
That also means lots of nights in strange beds and strange rooms…
Brother.
(Someone to both help you drown and float.)
Shower? Why would she need a shower? She made sure to thoroughly scrub her hair with sand.
I still get comments all the time about how much Kaitlyn favors Alex. I’m not sure these pictures really show that, but I was amused to realize they were in the same pajamas.
(Alex was about 14 months and Kaitlyn was about 19 months.)
Alex’s latest favorite book.
I never know what is going to greet me when I turn around these days.
Smelling the flowers.
(Or destroying them – whichever sounds more like a 2 year old.)
I knew someday Kaitlyn’s observation and mimic skills would get her in trouble. I turned around today to see that she had gotten a pot out of the cabinet, managed to get it on the stove, and was on her tiptoes trying to reach the knob to the stove. Ugh! We had a quick talk about that one.
Then I sent her to cook in her kitchen while I made lunch. (Note that she is back to making baby soup.)
Worn out from piling up pillows.
We have discovered the best schedule for us is to have a morning at the beach with a picnic lunch, and then return home just in time for a 1:30 nap for Kaitlyn. She sleeps the afternoon away while the boys do a little homework and reading. Errands and housework have definitely taken a break this summer, but we are enjoying every minute of our summer break. Today we met friends at the beach and had an awesome day!
Then came the water pictures. These kids were ready to sit for a group pictures and then dying to jump in. My favorite picture is the last one!
Dock pictures are becoming my favorite.
Jumping pictures might be even better.
Don’t let Teague’s face fool you. Jenny is now their most favorite person in the world. She just treated them to those huge bags of candy at Dylan’s Candy Bar and he’s mad he has to wait for a picture before eating anything.
First time at the Shedd Aquarium.
Another beach day. Another dock picture.
One of my food high school friends had told me long ago she was coming to town in July. Then she wanted to know if I was free to join her for a fancy dinner one night. I of course said yes and ventured down town to have dinner with some other Phi Mu Sisters. It was such fun and a wonderful evening out! (Did I mention the delicious brownies I got to bring home too?)
Mandatory reading time while Kaitlyn naps. (Mom win!)
Her latest speciality is baby soup.
Ice cream for lunch – occasionally it happens.
The coordinated upside-down-on-the-couch picture proved much harder than anyone anticipated.
Kaitlyn’s day started off pretty yucky with a 2 year check up – shots and a blood draw.
Thankfully a nap and cookie dough always make things a little better.
By the time Daddy was grilling dinner, I looked around to find all three kids reading together outside. A pretty great ending to the day.
And they’ve moved on to walkie-talkies.
Their imagination, creativity, and ability to create a mess knows no bounds
The tiniest little astronaut.
She is so determined to do everything herself…
The boys discovered the new dress up clothes I added to the bin and decided to be in charge of lunch today. It was awesome! They did everything – including cook bacon 🙂
Can’t you just feel Tabit’s joy at having us all back home after a long weekend?
Happy 4th!
We spent the day at my Dad’s house and most of it in the pool. The kids loved having some clear water. The beach has been a lot of fun, but it’s hard to dive for toys and we definitely haven’t had Daddy or B around to play!
Pool time at B’s.
Pool time at B’s.
Just testing out some new makeup – birthday gifts are awesome!
Kaitlyn’s real birthday is finally here! We have a 2 year old!! We started the day off with special drinks and donuts.
Then I had just enough time to make a cake and wrap some presents before it was time for lunch and celebrating. (She is definitely digging into the cake with her spoon. It was just family and you only turn 2 once!)
Alex made a new friend tonight.
The bond between these two…
(I think it might start with the cars.)
Happy 2nd Birthday Kaitlyn!
Gram knows what these boys love. She had a small lego kit waiting for the boys when we arrived.
Gram knows what these boys love. She had a small lego kit waiting for the boys when we arrived.
This hair styling kit was a birthday present and now she loves to do her hair. I decided it might help amuse her on our car ride and she spent a good portion of the drive with the blow dryer and curling iron in her hair.