Millie came over

OOOOHHHHHH!!!!!  I cannot believe how big my girl has gotten.  She is so big and doing so many things now.  She talks in her own language all the time. She says words and phrases like "here go, uh oh, mommy, daddy, bye bye, night night, poo poo, dog, shoes, book, ball, she tries to say carson, and oscar.  Her hair goes in pigtails now.  She is very happy and social with everyone. She is a momma's girl and I love that!

Carson and Reese recently had Millie over for the day.  She has grown and changed so much since the day she came home.  She is crawling and babbling now. Carson really likes being with her a lot. Reese is in her own world.  But did play with Millie while she was over the other day.  They are super cute together.

Chicago Trip 7/17-7/19

We took our annual girls only trip to Chicago. We had a great time. It was nice to get away from everything and relax. We did a lot of sleeping, eating out, and catching up with friends.  It was fun and relaxing. The time definitely flew by, but it was good while it lasted!

Fishing

Carson likes to go to the lakes in our subdivision with Grandad and go fishing!  He catches many fish when he goes.  He like to take it off and throw it back in the water all by himself.  I am glad Grandad likes to do this with him. It is great because there is no way I could ever do this with him. I am such a girl about touching worms and fish.  But they like it and have a good time. A very good bonding experience for the both of them.  I hope he will cherish the memories he is making with Grandad!

July 4th party

We had our annual July 4th party! It rained AGAIN!  2 years in a row it has rained and been cold all day for our party.  Everyone still has a good time. The kids liked going down the big slide in the cold rain.  The food was still delicious as usual and the fireworks were spectacular!  Altogether a good day!

These little fireworks we let Carson and Daddy do the night before the party. It is a test dose to see how Reese handles it and to let Carson light some fireworks with Daddy. He is very brave and seems to enjoy it.  Reese was not a fan of the loud fireworks.  So we put her to bed for the big fireworks show and she slept right through it!

Here is a video I made of the vacation.  It does not show up great on this website, but you get the point.  We had a great time!

Quality time

I have really enjoyed this trip with my kids.  We have gotten to spend all week with them and have been able to enjoy them very much.  

They are so precious together.  Just look at those faces...

It is hard work taking care of 2 small kids on vacation.  Together we have been able to do it. I am glad Rob has been so great and helpful with the kids.  It makes things go so much smoother.  

Watermelon

Summertime brings the wonderful flavor of watermelon.  The kids love it. Both of them like to eat it a lot.  We let them eat as much as they want.  These pictures are on the patio of the condo.  It is too juicy to eat inside.  

looking out over the balcony... wayyyyy down there

Pirates

We went on a Pirate ship cruise today while we are on vacation.  Carson and Reese got dressed in their pirate hats and went searching for buried treasure in the Atlantic Ocean.  They had a great time. Reese liked the music and dancing and looking out at the ocean.  Carson got involved in all the games and buried treasure.  It was a good time.

my favorite picture.... look at that little guy!

Vacation

We are on vacation in Florida. We came to a resort called Splash in Panama City Beach, Florida.  We are having a GREAT time.  The kids are doing wonderful here.  They play in the pool or on the beach all day long. Then we take a nap in the room and go out in the evening. They love it!  I am so glad we are able to take them somewhere to experience things that we do not get to do everyday at home.

Reese is not afraid of the water at all.  She loves it!  She went down the slides over and over again. She had a very big time with it.

Carson likes to play on the slides also. 

Reese did not enjoy the sand on the beach. She would not touch it. We did not get to spend much time on the beach.

Carson did not care if he had sand all over him or us....

Happy Father's Day

Today is Father's Day and we are on vacation!  I would like to take this opportunity to say a very special Happy Father's Day to Rob.  He is an awesome Daddy to his kids.  The love him very much and are totally enjoying spending all of their time with him on this vacation.  Carson is so happy that Daddy does not have to go to work.  We appreciate everything you do for us on a daily basis. I am lucky to call you my husband and I love you very much!  Thank you for everything you do!