Parties and the pool

The first few pics are of Alex and Hannah at Lexi and Luke's birthday extravaganza. It was at a gym, so Hannah had a great time bouncing on the big trampoline. Not much for Alex to do just yet...but he did get to check out the swings for the first time. Also this month...we took swimming lessons with the kids (more pics to come...sorry...not uploaded yet). Not sure how much they really learned - but at least it finally got us to the pool this summer! 

Alex wasn't really sure what was going on just yet...

He started to get the hang of it.

Then we stepped it up and he got on the swing with Hannah.

They were pretty cute! 

Hannah getting ready for swimming lessons. 

Alex getting ready for swimming lessons. 

Both kids...if only I could get Hannah to look at me at the same time I take the pic. 

4th of July

Little behind on my blogging...catching up for July. Here are some pics from the 4th. We had a great day with family. We spent the afternoon with John's family at his Aunt Robin's house and then spent the night at GaGa's house. We watched some fireworks...but it got a little too late and loud for the little ones - so we missed the big show (sorry Uncle David). 

Cute brother and sister picture! 

Saying "cheese" with Grammy. 

Trying to keep the little ones entertained. 

Hannah covered her ears every time they set off firecrackers. 

Party Pics

We had a few birthday parties last week. Cousin Addalyn celebrated her 5th birthday at Pizza Street. The kids had a great time playing in the game room after dinner. Then Saturday afternoon, my friend Lisa threw her son Brady a 2nd birthday party. They had baby pools and sprinklers...and although it actually wasn't that hot that afternoon - the kids didn't seem to mind (Hannah's lips were blue). 

Alex and Aunt Angela...he actually didn't spit up on her! 

A little game of pop-a-shot.

Kinda thinking she may need a helmet. 

Addy and Macey (aka Addy-Macey) playing on the roller coaster game. 

Hannah and Brady playing in the pool. 

Alex wasn't quite ready to party yet when we arrived. 

Hannah and Elliotte enjoying the ride. 

First Day

Last Tuesday Hannah started school at Old Mission (where I actually went to pre-school). Day one went pretty smoothly. The next few drop offs were a little rough...and everyone is still adjusting at this point. Hannah likes her teacher (Miss Ebony) and seems to be learning some new things. Her new favorite phrase is "ah man..."...and I am sure that is only the beginning. 

I couldn't get her to look at me...apparently I am already the embarrassing mom.  

Hannah's trip to the hair salon

A few weeks ago we took Hannah to get a haircut (really just a trim). It was her first trip to the salon. We took her to a kid friendly place...and as you can see...she didn't mind the haircut part because she was too excited about sitting in the Barbie Jeep. When she was done she actually sat in pretty much all of the chairs. 

Getting started. 

All done...ready to drive home in the jeep.

Play date with Charlie

Friday night we headed a few blocks over to have dinner with our friends the Colemans (Carla, Ryan and Charlie). Charlie is actually a few days older than Alex - so we thought it would be fun to see how they played together. As you can see Alex looked a bit like a tank compared to Charlie...but it was super cute to watch them play. Hannah was a good big sis and kept passing them toys. 

Kids playing

Just some pics of the kids playing over the last few weeks. Hannah is really starting to user her imagination - and it is so cute and funny. She loves to pretend to talk on the phone in her kitchen. The conversations that she has are just hysterical. 

Here's Hannah "pretend" calling GaGa to let her know what she's doing. 

Alex got his first two teeth two Sundays ago. Didn't quite get them to show in this pic. 

Hannah and "Trebor" playing at Grammy and Papa's house.

Alex doing some serious rolling.

Hannah practicing dressing her Emma doll.