updates galore

miss us? yeah, I've been buried in photo stuffs, so the blog has taken a back seat. Here is what is up in our lives lately.
Patrick decided to cut daddy's hair for him.


We've been doing a little serious potty training this past week. Patrick went without underwear for most of last weekend. He did really great with hardly any accidents. He got a sticker for each trip to the potty and when his sheet was full he got some new Legos. He was super excited about them and has played with them a lot lately.

Elizabeth joined us one morning as well since we were pretty much house bound.

One of the first outings was a trip to the apple orchard and pumpkin patch. Super fun for the kids since Miles and family joined us as well.

Find a cozy spot wherever you can!





and one more of miss Annika looking adorable in a sweater that my mom made for me!

playdate with Miles and Shay and some extras

We had a fun night at the park last night. The kids were great and they didn't mind the mosquitos nearly as much as the parents did!





And of course the super dads and one super mom!

Annika was there as well, just didn't make the photo cut this time! So, here are a couple of her from yesterday...
My big girl!

Modeling some of my handywork.

4th of July

Remember this? CLICK HERE This was the last time we spent the 4th at Anne and Grants. Oh, how they have grown! Picture taking isn't that much better with very dis-interested toddlers.


You do have to wonder though what goes through their little heads. Sometimes they have their own little conversations.




Then all craziness breaks loose when the big boys decide to have an impromptu dance party!

more weekend fun

Saturday night we added one more fun toddler to our crew. I really don't know how care providers do it, we had 1 adult for every kid and our heads were spinning in every direction!
I love a great summer day, especially when it is warm enough to play with the hose!

We enjoyed a very messy cookie(although being outside makes for easy clean-up!)We also spotted an airplane or two up in the sky.

We enjoyed a very large red ball. (although not sure if they are "sharing" or not!

The sandbox was a hit, although I think we just need a pile of sand on the ground because that is where it all ended up anyway! Well, that and in their hair!

Three cheers for Elizabeth! Who apparently had a tough time keeping her diaper on!


Snuggles with my two boys.

Someone thinks someone is funny at least.

Time to go.