Sylvia and Simon are getting to be SO big! They had a great time playing together at Simons new house. (Ella and Levi did too but somehow they didn't get any photo's. They were very cute sitting out on the deck admiring each other). Uncle Bryan had given the boys real artists chalk which was very fun to play with...and as you can see very messy. Which leads to the kids other first....bathtime together!

It was a nice day to hang around the lake for Nana's birthday. Sylvia and I brought over the cupcakes we made to frost. Yummy. What a good decorator. Jay made a great dinner and Sarah played in the float with bug. Then we roasted marshmallows in the new fire pit! (See the "in between" landscaping photos). Papa had the magic touch to put both he and Ella to sleep!
Happy B-Day mom. Thanks for being you....and for everything you add to our lives.

We had a great time visiting with Courtney when she stopped by. She gave Sylvia a beautiful robe from her latest adventure in Bangkok. Thanks C!

Party time! To celebrate the boys dedication (congratulations!!), Simon's 2nd birthday and a house warming. It was a great day and a nice excuse to visit with friends and see the beautiful updates on the house.

I finally overcame my fear and cut some bangs for Sylvia! They were always in her face. I think the bangs look pretty cute!
Ella's looking like a big chunky baby in her towel!

Shauna and Pete officially have a new house! We went over for our first visit (of many...many to come!). The girls had lots of inspecting to do but it passed with flying colors. Congratulations S&P we're very excited for you and can't wait to watch your family grow in your new home!
The girls are modeling there hand knit sweaters and beanies. My mom's friend made them just for the little ladies. Thank you!

Mom and dad (mine that is) decided to landscape their yard last year. Unfortunately the weather changed on them and they've had a lovely gravel field ever since. But it's time to get back to it! Papa had several loads of dirt and sand delivered which gave the excuse (he'll take most any for the use of a 'toy') to rent a tractor. Sylvia loves Papa's big toys too so he let her take it for a drive. Thanks Papa!
So lets call these shots the "before" pictures...or the in-between? Can't wait to see the "after!"
Also Ella has found her toes! She loves grabbing her feet, taking her socks off etc.