Post-Nap Sillies

Binkies and cribs - what could be better for my two cute kids?

A New Skill

Me: Hey Bubba what are you doing?

Bubba: I'm flushing my teeth.

Me: You're what?

Bubba: Yah Mom - Daddy showed me how to flush 'em so I don't have to brush them anymore.

Peanut Butter Bread

Hmmm looks interesting

A little taste

YUM!

Space Shuttle / Tupperware Cupboard

It's been one of those days today. No outside playing or trips to the park or pool due to rain.

My house looks like their were 200 kids here today, not just my 2 but instead of cleaning it up I'm blogging about it.

Post-nap Bubba ransacked my tupperware cupboard to create his space shuttle

complete with a high-tech helmet.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7891911492580997614

Later on he decided his sister might want to head to outer space too. I was happy to let them blast off since it allowed me the chance to create a little supper.

Even though SBG isn't really playing with him, he thinks she is and she finds him highly entertaining.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8242521278542950718

Cherishing the Lasts

I read an article from MOPS about how as moms we always celebrate and document so carefully the "firsts" in the lives of our precious kids - teeth, haircuts, steps to name a few. The author posed the idea of appreciating each moment and some how catching each of their "lasts" too. I cried as I read her list of "lasts" that she wanted to capture forever either on film or in her memory - the last time you rock your baby to sleep, the last time your child wants to hold your hand as you walk through the mall, the last time he calls you mama or mommy instead of the grown-up mom version, etc.

So here's one" last" I decided to document - SBG's last ride in her infant seat. Her chubber legs have been way too long for months but now that here head is a fraction of an inch from the edge I decided to make the move. So much for naps in the grocery store.

The new seat made by Britax for Fisher Price - what a deal and she loves it even for napping!

Park Outing

A fun morning at Bever with our long lost friends Tara, Lydia & Holly. A pig ride, a picnic (guess who didn't want to have his picture taken), and quick drink for Lydia. I'm sure we'll do it again soon.

Saying Goodbye

A last minute chat with Aunt Katie

http://www.onetruemedia.com/shared?p=325b9e697b07ad7ac88de5&skin_id=601&utm_source=otm&utm_medium=text_url
and one more elaborate imagination game of house for Mia and Bubba Love and miss you guys. We're so thankful for our time with you and glad that the flight home was an uneventful as possible.

Last Park Outing for the Cousins

Sorry your eyes are closed Papa! I need some PhotoJoe lessons from Katie

Swinging Sister and the 911 Crew

Hi Mamamamamamama Check out my "long & leans" and my smiley swinging face My girl cousin loved pushing me with Papa's special one finger technique



Bubba and Mia came up with a great game a few weeks ago - their version of Rescue 911. Rescue vehicles have included trikes, dump trucks, and in this case a stroller. They've even played a version of it at the pool with Mia pretending to be drowning and Bubba starring as the self-titled "LifeSaver" :) complete with a blue inner tube to drag her to safety. In this adventure Mia plays the victim trapped on the play equipment and Bubba saves her with his fire engine aka stroller. Thank goodness for Handicap-accessible play equipment otherwise I don't know what the rescue man would have done.

A Week of Pics

Bubba got a great spot to view the 4th of July race. In the afternoon, he chewed his first piece of gum which, even though we emphasized the importance of spitting it out, ended up "in my tummy Daddy". Here's SBG posing with her buddy Charlie.