Bubble Babies

Bath time is getting better. Today Maddie wrote Sophie a message using her foam letters. To me it looked like: XTMHP, but according to Maddie, it said: "Dear Sophie, I love you. Try not to eat things off the carpet." I couldn't agree more! The tiniest things seem to find their way to that baby's mouth!


They really like being together:

Kisses:


Squirting your sister takes a lot of concentration:

Free Paris!

My timing is a bit late, but I couldn't resist: Free Paris!!

The girls played in the crib between bath time and jammie time. They look like pretty happy prisoners, don't ya think?

Watch Out World

I took this picture of Sophie on her 9 month birthday. Since then, she has made a lot of progress with her crawling. She can go forward now, instead of backwards, and she can move at a pretty quick rate. . . I can't quite remember, is this supposed to be a good thing?

9 Months!

I am 9 months old today! We celebrated with a trip to the Doctor's office. I didn't get any shots, but I did get a blood test for anemia. Luckily, I didn't even notice the quick finger prick.
Here are my stats:
Weight: 19 pounds, 15 ounces (74th percentile)
Length: 28.5 inches (87th percentile)

Another First Day of Preschool

Maddie started back to preschool this morning. She was really excited and couldn't wait to go. Her eyes teared up a little when we got there, but it was a smooth transition overall. Ms. Lisa, her old teacher, let her play in her classroom for a bit, and Maddie felt more comfortable. Here she is showing off her new Tinkerbell backpack (thanks Grandma Mel and Aunt Jessie!)

July 4, 2007

Happy 4th of July everyone! We celebrated with good friends and good food. Carrie, Lyman, Milo, and Murphy, as well as Carrie and Ryan joined us for a barbeque Everyone brought something: ribs, chicken, burgers, potato salad, baked beans, two different cheese dips, corn, and apple pie. We didn't even get to the watermelon; we were way too full! It was so hot that we spent most of the day indoors enjoying the air conditioning. After everyone left, Maddie and I sat in the backyard and watched some of the fireworks. She didn't like the noise, but was really impressed with the lights.

Long Days . . .

I am spending a lot of time with my cuties and loving every minute of it. It is really too hot to do anything outside, so we are trying to make the best of the great indoors. I have a week until summer schools starts, and I am actually looking forward to a few hours out of the house. Many times today I have wondered how my mom kept the three of us entertained for years and years and years . . . Those stay-at-homes-moms, whew, what a job!

Free Play

What do you think my big sis is contemplating this time?
Uh- oh mom, I think she is going to make another fort . . .

Yes! That is exactly my intention!

Dancing Queen

Maddie dances to the beat of her own drum. BTW, please ignore the laundry mountain to the right of her performance.

Two Fishies!

Sophie snacks pool-side:



It turns out both my girls are fishies and love, love, love the water! I took the girls to my friend Natalie's house to swim today, and they really enjoyed it. I knew Maddie would, but after Sophie cried when her toe touched the Pacific Ocean, I wasn't sure she would be a fan of the water. Sophie loved being in her floatie and splashing around. By the way, Natalie looks amazing in her 34th week of pregnancy! Sophie was really taken with her.


Maddie wanted to try out the floatie, too. Funny- she really hated it at about 9 months, but now that she's almost 4, she loves it. I think Andrew thought she was a little ridiculous.

Two Babies!

Look, I have two babies!! Really, I have one baby and one amazing helper. Maddie has been an incredible help to us the last few nights. Sophie has been waking and crying about an hour after she falls asleep. It is very strange because I have always put her down for naps and to bed awake and happy and without a fuss. So, she has been falling asleep peacefully at 7, then waking with tears at around 8. This is very strange because we really haven't heard a peep from Sophie since she started sleeping through the night at 10 weeks. Anyway, around 8 is when Maddie usually goes in to sleep too. So, we told her she didn't have to stay in there if Sophie is crying, but Maddie says she would rather sing lullabies to Sophie than fall asleep in our bed??? Even stranger, right?? With Maddie's company, little Sophie goes back to sleep. Too cute!

Tonight, I decided I would delay Sophie's bedtime an hour to see if that helps. She fell asleep about 40 minutes ago, so I'll find out if this works in the next half hour.


During the day today, Maddie requested to play in the crib. I decided it might be fun for both of them and would make for some adorable pictures.

Lazy Summer Days

I have been home for almost a week with the girls. Yesterday we took them to a large pool built to look like a beach. We were a bit disappointed since the sand turned out to be gravel, and although the pool was enormous, it only went up to 4 feet deep. Great for kids, but not for adults. Today I took Maddie to Under the Sea, an indoor playground, for a couple of hours. I started repainting our hallway, with Maddie's help. She loved it.

Quick Pics

Maddie refuses to smile for the camera.


A closer look at Sophie's bad hair day.

Sunday at the Park

We spent the morning at the park with Carrie and Milo. It was a new park for Maddie, so she was well entertained.

John and Lindsay's Wedding

Saturday evening we attended the wedding of Kent's friends, John and Lindsay. It was a really pretty ceremony at a gorgeous location. Our kids looked pretty adorable in their dresses, too.

Maddie rearranges the flowers in the fountains while searching for "fishies."


Sophie being her usual sweetheart self.


The ceremony:


The cocktail hour is just not the same with two little ones. . .

Groovy!

Here's Sophie with her new favorite hand-me-down. It's not the groovy onesie, that's new from Grandma Connie. Her new favorite place to play is Maddie's old bouncing horse. Whee!

The Graduate!!!!

Is there a doctor in the house? Well, yes there is! My "little" sister's name is now followed by the letters: PHD!!! We are all so proud of her hard work!

You know, if you weren't such an over-achiever, your husband would have an easier time helping you with your outfit.


Here she is on her way to line up. Since she was seated on the platform, she was at the end of the line. It must be tough being so smart and beautiful at the same time!


Look closely, it's our little Jessie giving a commencement speech!! I was a bit in the back having to man my two kids and all, but I sure was one proud big sister!

Cherries Jubilee

All dressed up Monday evening for Aunt Jessie's big event!!!

Even More Father's Day Pics

Maddie discovers Cool Ranch Doritos, just try and pry the bag from her hands.

More Father's Day

Here is a picture me with my Dad.


Here's "little" Emmet. At 3 1/2 months, he is no light-weight!


Grandma Mel and Sophie


Sophie with Emmet's Grandpa. There is no blood relationship, but there seems to be a resemblance.

Daddy's Day: The Afternoon

We headed to Riverside so we could celebrate with my Dad, new Daddy Adam and his family. In the above picture Maddie dines on one of her favorite things, PBandJ, while Kent enjoys one of his favorites, you know what it is. We lounged in the yard all day and dined on pizza for dinner.

Father's Day: The Morning

Father's Day morning, Maddie took great care signing and decorating cards from her and Sophie. Then we delivered them, along with coffee, to Daddy who was under strict orders to stay in bed!