at a park in NY

so excited to see each other!

Finally feeling better!

at the airport

D is still recovering from going so long without sleep. We are so grateful to have Grandpa to help us on the airplane.

sick day sunday

sick and still clapping his hands

sleeping on the couch

Can you see how read his eyes were after crying almost 24 hours non-stop?

E's half birthday celebration (afternoon)

A few friends met us at the pool for a little half birthday party.

opening a present

He always pretends his toothbrush is a razor and uses toothpaste to shave his face, so he was excited to get a real plastic razor!

E's half birthday celebration (morning)

new batting gloves! 

5.5 years old and already shaving

just Dean

underwear problems

Purchased 46 pairs of underwear until we found a brand and style that didn't give him wedgies.

E offered to change D's diaper

Are you sticking your tongue out at me?!?

The day R threw up on her teacher at camp

sick

healthy

E said

The braves were down 6-1 and it was the 8th inning. I said "I don't think they can win this one." E responded "Yes they can! All they need is two grand slams!" Good math, my son.

baby problems

I fell over my piano and I can't get up!

E said

"Chip is in so much stuff. There's Chipper Jones, chocolate chips, chipmunks,...."

one last playdate

Max and Cooper are moving away!

It was funny to hear E and Max fight over who got to be the princess.

 

1st time sitting up in a shopping cart and so excited

We're a little late on this because he is usually held by Mommy in the carrier. 

8 months old

I'm 8 months old today. I'm growing up so fast. I don't sit still so much anymore.  Diaper changes have become wrestling matches for my mommy. I am about to be on the move. I get up on my hands and knees and rock back and forth. I can also get into the sitting position all by myself. When I'm excited, I like to squeal and do dinosaur calls. I also clap when I'm happy. I just love to make noise. I will even slap my chest with my hand to hear the noise. I'm a little percussionist. It isn't hard to get me to smile. My brother and sister make me smile and laugh the most, even though they aren't always gentle with me - especially that sister of mine who likes to hug me at my neck. My neck seems to be pretty strong so far. I have been taking better naps, but wake up screaming every night. I am still waiting for teeth. I am trying more foods, but I'm not so good at chewing yet, so it's still basically breastmilk for me.

when I should be asleep

eating a breadstick

I can't stop clapping!

while you were sleeping

Someone likes to wake up way too early.

Mommy hairstyles by E

D is becoming more mobile!

Left him laying down and came back to a baby who sat up all by himself!

He will be crawling any day now!

D "talks" in the bathtub

E said

E: After dinner I'm going to eat breakfast.

Mommy: Why?

E: To save time in the morning.

3 kids in a little tub

Look carefully. D is in there too.

blueberry picking

tea and beans and dresses on backwards

a day in the life

She said she dressed the bear like Daddy.

puppets! They did them all by themselves. E said his is wearing sunglasses because he is blind.

"I have grapes in my cheeks. Take a picture of me!"

I told him I wanted to see his beautiful eyes.

She wanted to show me her beautiful eyes too. "They're right here!"

World Cup Team USA cupcake

I'm just going to eat this carrot.

Just like Mommy

Just like her Mommy, she loves Target.

E said

E: Can I have a chocolate chip?
Mommy: No. You've had a lot of candy today and it's almost dinnertime.
E: But a chocolate chip is small and I can fit it right here in my candy shelter. (points to his mouth)

random pics from our day

Say what?

She has a little too much love for him.

E put a diaper on his head and took this photo.

D wouldn't sleep, so E was showing him how it's done.