Dirt-, Popsicle-, Chlorine-, Sweat-, and Sand- Covered Kids at the End of a Long Summer's Day

After a day of morning swim lessons, an hour at the fair in 93 degree heat, an afternoon at the pool, the library, and a ballgame for Lydia/ playground for Seth and Morgan, the kids were covered with dirt, popsicle, sweat, chlorine, and sand this evening... they had a bath shortly after this picture and went to bed. Mom will be going to bed shortly after... We have another busy day tomorrow...

Seth's Family

We've been teasing Seth about having his own family now. A bird has built a nest and moved to the top of his window.

Spending Father's Day with Grandpa

We enjoyed a cookout with Grandpa on Father's Day.

Fishy Derby

Today we went to a kids' fishing derby at Dad's work. Seth caught his first fish ever. He was so excited. The kids had lots of fun.

I'm 2 Years Old Today!!!!!!!!!!!

Today was my second birthday! I enjoyed strawberry pecan cake....



Played in the backyard with Seth, Lydia, and my friends next door...
Loved my new playhouse....

And received a nice letter from big brother in my playhouse mailslot...

Relaxin' on the Lake Erie Beach

Dad had his wisdom teeth removed Friday. He's doing well. While he relaxed at home today, Mom and the kids spent the day at the beach.

2 and 4 Year-Old Peer Pressure

G-Ma sent Seth and Morgan each $10 for their birthdays. Mom took them to Walmart this afternoon for the big shopping trip. Mom thought it was funny what they chose. Seth chose a flat ball that turns into a round ball when you throw it. He chose blue. It happens to be just like the blue flat ball that his buddy next door has. Morgan chose a baby doll and a Dora swim suit. The Dora swim suit looks a lot like the one her friend Emily wore when she was at our house last weekend. Morgan had originally chosen two babies, but when we were in the baby section, she saw the swim suit and was happy to give up a baby for it.

Working Girl

Release of the Butterflies

The Easter Bunny brought a butterfly treehouse this year. We got catapillers in the mail and have watched them become butterflies. The big release was this week!

Accessorizing

When Grandma and Grandpa were here for Seth's birthday, they gave me my gifts also. I think the crown, shoes, purse, butterfly socks, and bracelet look nice with my nightgown.

Seth's Fourth Birthday Party

Seth celebrated his fourth birthday with friends today. Joseph, Isaac, Alex, Emily, Jeremy, Lexi, and their parents visited for the afternoon. We had a hotdog/hamburger lunch, sports cupcakes and ice cream, played on Seth's bouncer, enjoyed the slip-n-slide, and played on the playset. Seth had a great day.

I have wheels!

Check out my new ride! My legs are too short to do the pedals so big brother and sister push me through the house. What fun!

I need my Dad now!

Uncle Bryan and Sasha sent me this cool Barbie tricycle for my upcoming birthday. I saw the delivery man carrying it up the driveway and got really excited. Mom decided to go ahead and give it to me since I saw it and knew what it was. However, when she opened the box, she realized she was in way over her head. Who knew how many pieces make up a Barbie tricycle. She thought she could follow the instructions, but she never was able to get past step 2. I'm now waiting for Dad to get home.