playdate fun

Shay and Alyssa were over the other day. The kids had a good time together, and of course by the end of the night no one wanted to leave!

They were all moving the entire time!

Always my little observer. I just love how he tucks back his hands and just take everything in.

Sometimes it is hard to wait your turn

Fun playdate

Patrick and Shay have been hanging out at Gymnastics every week. They are now finished up, but we enjoy our time together. So this means playdates!
3 is such a funny age. I don't know if it is a boy thing, but Patrick has to be moving all. the. time.

Shay and Patrick had a blast jumping on our chair. This is why we don't buy expensive furniture!

the little girls enjoyed their time as well. Although I think Annika enjoyed the car rides a little more than Alyssa!

My little apprentice

It appears that there is another photog in the house.
Shay and Alyssa came over to play and Patrick insisted that we play "picture" I think he is getting the hang of this thing, maybe next year I'll let him work a wedding with me!


The big kids stepped aside so we could get some of the little girls together. so cute!


and an outtake as well!

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.

then and now and a playdate

Annika at 6 weeks:

Patrick at 2 weeks:


We had Rachel's family over for dinner the other night. Crazy how when we are all together we are a party of 8!
It took us 3 strollers to get to the park.
Shay, Alyssa, Patrick and Annika

Alyssa at 4 months weighs in at 10lbs, Annika at 6 weeks weighs in at 11lbs!

And the moms

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.

Busy weekend

We had a very busy weekend. I had a bunch of super fun shoots and then Miles came over to play on Saturday night.

These two are super fun together. They are really starting to interact and play more, which is really fun.
They decided to play Dr. with the kitty!

Patrick also prompted Miles to play "sleeping". I am convinced this is the best toddler game ever and I hope it never gets old!