Sweet Caroline at 5 Months Old

Ready for Bed!

Summer Fun

Since we remodeled our backyard, the kids have loved playing outside. That is all they want to do. Graeme taught himself to swing and pump his legs. He is very proud of that accomplishment and goes very high. Gavin has taught himself to climb the rock wall (and anything else he can get his little feet and legs on and I'm sure he is proud as well). Here are some things they have been enjoying:

Playing With Friends

Graeme and Gavin had some playdates last week and ate a picnic lunch outside.

My Baby Went To Iowa Today

Graeme went to spend a few days with his adoring cousins and Aunt Lynn and Uncle Joel. I miss him already!

Happy 4th of July!

I dream of the day ALL 3 of my children will smile and look at the camera at the same time. For now, I will take what I can get (which is all of them next to each other and not crying!

Not A Good Idea...

I thought I would try putting Caroline in her bath seat so I could bathe all 3 kids at once (and make my life easier). Her face in the picture says it all. She is turning red with anger as she begins to slouch over. Sorry Caroline! We will try it again in about a month.

Caroline at 4 months

Bubbles

Gavin aka Mr. Labeler

This is a football.


This is a frog.


This is my pool.


He points at everything and wants you to tell him what it is. About 100 times a day, I have to tell him every Sesame Street character, his family members, numbers 1-10 and animals.

Caroline at 3 months

Look What We Did This Weekend!

Jeff and I spent the weekend assembling this swing set. We are very proud of our accomplishment and are still happily married too!

Goodbye Tonsils and Adenoids!

Graeme had his tonsils and adenoids removed on May 27th. It has been a long list of difficulties that lead to this outcome. I am already seeing alot of improvement in his speech, appetite, and overall demeanor. The recovery process hasn't been fun but it is now +12 days since the surgery and he is finally feeling good!



I found a book at the library called, "Goodbye, Tonsils" that was really cute. It is written by a little girl that gets her tonsils out and she describes her experience. Graeme loved the book. Her parents give her a party and a cake so I made Graeme a cake too.



This was in the recovery room. He had to sleep awhile before we took him home. He did very well and we were able to leave by 9 that morning.



I had to make him eat and drink so we started with Gogurt. They were a lifesaver. I think we went through a whole box from Sam's.

Brotherly Love

Swimming

Sweet Caroline

Check out those arms and cheeks!

Mother's Day

I love being a mom!

Caroline is 2 months old!

Here is her cute little outfit from Aunt Lynn. I was never a fan of large bows on an infant especially one that doesn't have much hair but I can't help it. I think she looks so cute in them!

The Adventures of Gavin

Gavin has learned how to jump on Graeme's trampoline and loves it! Yes, it has caused tension between the brothers!
Gavin also walked in the grass for the first time. He stayed on the patio for awhile then walked around the perimeter of the patio before getting the courage to tackle the grass.