Slip & Slide

We got out the slip & slide today and the kids had a lot of fun playing in the water. They have not mastered the art of actually sliding down it...they do a bit of slipping though. Dominic spends most of the time playing with the water and stepping on the tube that shoots the water out, so he can see the water squirt higher. After awhile they got cold and sat on the swing in their towels until they were dry.

Line Creek Railroad

A group of homeschooling families got together at Line Creek Railroad and took the kids for a ride on the little train. The kids had a blast. Dominic clung to me the whole time we were moving but refused to get off when it stopped. It was really cute seeing him giggle when we went through the tunnel. Isabella and her friend Helen made sure to get the first set behind the conductor.

Swinging at the park

After the train ride we went to the park for a picnic. This is the same swing I used to push Isabella in when she was a baby. The park was very close to our old apartment.

Helping Mommy

Dominic has quite a love for watering plants, which is great for me because he will do it all and we have very happy plants. If I get out the hose he starts screaming "me me me! Me do it"

Nutrition talk at our house tonight.

Isabella: Dad do you know why I am drinking my milk?
Dad: No.
Isabella: So I can get big and strong and lift heavy things.
Dad: Then you should really eat your spinach.
Isabella: What is spinach?
Dad: It's what Popeye ate and it made him have big fore arms and really strong.
Isabella: You mean he was strong AND he had FOUR arms?
Dad: No...this is a fore arm (he then shows her what a fore arm is).
---kids say the darndest things

Summer Time

It is officially summer...although it has been a very cool week this week only getting up into the low 80's. Regardless the kids were determined to get wet. Our neighbor had their grandchildren over and they got out the pool. The kids insisted that they go and join in the fun too. Dominic spent more time climbing in and out of the pool than he did actually in the water. I love the goggles picture.

All about Safety

Dominic is practicing water safety on his potty....because you never can be TOO safe. (He even slept with it just in case there was a flash flood in his bedroom)

Secret Hide Away

Dominic was quite happy playing outdoors today and Isabella slipped inside and created this secret tent. She had quite a set up: doors, a library, kitchen and a baby room. She even showed me that if she laid just right there was enough room for her to have a little bed. I asked why she made it and she said "so Dominic wouldn't find me." So you see, it was quite generous that she let him in on the fun when he came inside.

Happy Father's Day Daddy

Our Father's Day plans were almost ruined by a storm that blew in during the afternoon. But we were still able to grill out twice (lunch and dinner) and take our 3 mile bike ride at Westin State Park in the late afternoon. The kids did great during the long bike ride. We didn't know that there were some pretty steep hills on the trail that were pretty hard to handle with a 70+pound carriage behind a bike. We were quite a sight as we pushed and pulled the bike up the big hills. It was great to be out in nature...even if it was really wet from all the rain. We plan to go back and do it again when it is drier.

So Sad

Dominic showing his great displeasure in not being able to reach the water fountain to get a drink on his own. Such a sad face.

Beautiful Day, Beautiful Kids

The kids after our bike ride on Father's Day. It was quite an event trying to get a picture of them together on the fence. But I got a few.

Cool Splash of Water

The kids were trying to get a drink after a long bike ride on Father's Day. They had a blast playing in the fountain...I don't know how much they actually drank.

How sweet is this?

The kids must have decided it was too lonely to be in separate beds...this is what I found when I came in to check on them. I love that Isabella is hugging a book. She is such a book lover...she even sleeps with them!

Turtle Taxi

Isabella found a turtle friend on our drive way and Dominic had a glorious morning due to it. He spent the whole morning picking up the turtle, pushing it in strollers and his big truck. The turtle seemed to enjoy the attention. After he had had enough fun with his "pet" he went and let him go. Hopefully the turtle will come back and play again soon.

Is it my birthday yet?

I went to check on the kids before I went to sleep and this is how I found Isabella...apparently she was pretending to be at a birthday party? Or just wishing hers was here already.

King of Worms

Dominic is such a boy! He is always finding bugs, animals or even worms to play with in our yard. Today he found a big night crawler and played with it all afternoon. Surprisingly the poor worm survived the ordeal. I had to convince him to push the worm in the stroller a while so the poor thing could have a break from being pushed, pulled and squished.

This is what happens when mom is away

The boys went to a church picnic and had a great time hanging out with friends and playing in the fountain. But somehow Dominic is falling to peer pressure and is contemplating his first beer. Or maybe it is just a funny photo opt for Dad?? You saw what happened the last time he was left with just Dad.

Sweet little Smile

Here are some pictures I took today of Isabella in her Flower Girl attire. I was able to get a few good shots...which is amazing since she didn't got to bed last night until midnight! She was in good spirits today despite her severe sleep deprivation. But then again being a Flower Girl is almost like being a Princess...and that will give any little girl energy.

The Happy Couple

Congratulations Ryan & Andrea

Every girls crazy about a Sharp Dressed Man

Even if he is a little man! We bought a little suit for Chad and Oksana's wedding which is June 22nd. He is going to be the little ring bearer. He is going to be so cute...oh wait he already is!!

Our Little Flower Girl

Here are some pictures of Isabella from my cousin Andrea's wedding. She did an awesome job walking down the isle by herself. Isn't she a cutie?

I LOVE it!!

At the rehearsal dinner Andrea & Ryan presented Isabella with a gift for being the flower girl in their wedding. It was a book called "Lilly's Big Day" by Kevin Henkes. She was so excited and you can see it in the pictures. She loves all of his books...and this one just happens to be about being a flower girl. How fitting!