Summer = Daily Baths

Do you like my pretty dress?
Nolan standing in a tree! Isn't he handsome?
Throwing bread to the ducks.
MMMMmmmESSY!
Ryan and Nolan...driving lessons!

A Van Gogh Nudie and Cutie

We are having way too much fun today!! Nolan had a blast sliding down the slippery slide into his pool. Avrie just loves being outside and was quite impressed with the pretzel sticks. Either that or leaves to eat! Today is one of those days that I realize how much I love my job and my kids and my wonderful husband who works so hard so I can stay home and raise my kids. Look at how cute they are:

We've Got Sniffles...Again.

We've had our share of colds this season. Yuck. Avrie is on her 5th or 6th. I've lost count. Supposedly she'll have a super immune system now.

Avrie is finally cutting teeth...she's got 4-6 ready to come through any day. She's not the most cheerful baby on the block right now.

Nolan hardly ever put things in his mouth when he was little but Avrie puts anything and EVERYTHING in her mouth. I feel like I should vacuum every hour. Maybe Nolan just had my undivided attention when he was her age. Although I do remember Nolan taking a taste of a worm when he was a year.

Nolan has relapsed with his potty training. He hardly had any accidents for two months and now he's constantly peeing in his pants and throws tantrums if we make him go potty on the toilet. ARRRGGGGhhhhh. Apparently this is very common and hopefully it will pass soon. I've just started treats again and taking him instead of waiting for him to tell me.

I had halibut sushi rolls for lunch today...they were awesome (fully cooked). I'm almost ready to take the raw sushi leap. I've had raw salmon but haven't ventured further than that. Anna is going to initiate me soon!

I asked Nolan if his snack was good and he said "it's delicious"! He's busy playing outside with the neighbor boy. He plays with him almost every day...maybe he'll pick up on some Spanish! He's getting a nice base tan with the spring sun.

My latest thrift score...I got a pair of Earth shoes that retail for $109 for $9.43 and sold them for $65. Whoohooo! Now that was easy 'work'!

What?! It's Not July??

Are you sure I can't get in Mom?

Nolan showing off his Popeye muscles.

Misc Pictures

Looking out the screendoor sure keeps Avrie entertained.
Nolan wanted Avrie to drive with him.
Cowboy Nolan on the potty.
Playing together in the fort.
Daddy and his kids.

This Hour's Panic Attack:

I'm in the bathroom brushing my teeth and Nolan is playing with crayons and child-safe scissors. He runs into the bathroom exclaiming with pure joy: "I cut RV's hair, I cut RV's hair". I run the short distance from the bathroom to the living room fully expecting to find a bald baby. Luckily Nolan hadn't acted upon his wonderful idea.

ADDENDUM: When I was in 2nd or 3rd grade I really wanted bangs. Mom said "No". So I had an "accident" in art with some scissors. Lets see if she remembers that!

Home Sweet Home

We had an absolute blast in Texas with Lori, Trevin and Grayson. The weather was warm but cooled to 50's our last two days. The kids were unbelievable in the car...not more than two minutes of tears from any of them. And we only used the DVD player for about 4-5 hours out of 33!
Avrie and Mommy.
Raylee, Avrie, Nolan, Grayson, Rainee, Trevin.
I love teething biscuits!

A Few Texas Shots...