Just what the doctor ordered

This week we took an unexpected trip up I 35.  For the second time in a week our A/C went out.  Not so fun in late June :(  We stayed a couple of nights in McGregor with my parents and enjoyed time in Waco during the day.  The kids got to splash in their kiddy pool and ride bikes in the backyard and Jarrod and I even got to enjoy a date night :)  Another fun outing was to the Dr Pepper museum.  Enjoy the pics:

Dress Up

Little brother Snow White 

Princess Minnie Mouse

A day at the pool

We are really enjoying our lazy Summer days...especially having daddy home (for just a few more weeks)!  This afternoon we headed to the city pool.  It has the BEST kiddy area ever. 

Daddy is in charge of swimming lessons this year.  Emma is finally somewhat warming up to the idea.  There is no way I could take both kids to the pool alone at this stage, so I'm very thankful to have him along :)

The frog slide is lots of fun :)  Owen is a brave little guy!

Swimming and splashing takes lots of energy!  Owen needed a snack break (oatmeal cream pie of course!)



As ready as I am for Fall weather, I hope to soak up a few more days at the pool :)

First dentist visit

On Monday Emma experienced her first dentist visit and in her words "it went great"!  Every book and pediatrician recommends taking kids at a different age, but we finally decided that it was time to kick start this healthy habit. 

She requested that her daddy accompany her.  He called immediately after with a wonderful report.  Thankfully she takes after her daddy with no cavities and a healthy set of chompers :)  As you can see, she also takes after him with these tan legs:

When I initially scheduled the appointment they told me that this would be considered a "happy visit".  They would first take a peek and if she allowed they would continue with the full examination, cleaning and fluoride rinse.  I must admit that I was super impressed and surprised that they were able to do the whole package!  I think it must have really helped that we had prepared her for it well in advance.

We are so proud of how brave she was!  We are also so glad that she has a positive feeling about going back to the dentist.  She was so excited to pick out a new toothbrush, toothpaste, floss and even a pretend butterfly tatoo.  We should expect for her first tooth to fall out between ages 5-6. 

All smiles :)

Twenty months

On (Monday) June 20th Owen turned 20 months! 

 According to the official Yoemen weight room scale he is around 24 pounds.  He is still in size four regular and overnight diapers.  We are no where near starting to potty train (definitely more relaxed with child #2)!  We just purchased his first size 7 shoes at the Nike outlet....but I doubt they will last through football season.  I'm constantly amazed at how fast the kiddos' tootsies grow!!  He fits comfortably in all size 18 month tops and bottoms and I predict that he will graduate to size 2T around his birthday.  We just turned his car seat forward facing.

We can finally see more interest in his eating.  He is slightly more willing to try foods that he wouldn't touch before.  If there is something he absolutely won't have he shakes his head really big side to side!  He would live on chips & salsa, green grapes, flour tortillas, yogurt, pop tarts and oatmeal cream pies if we let him.  He also loves to dip things (gravy, ketchup, ranch, etc.).  We learned the hard way that we shouldn't sit near a play/game area for meal time. 

Most days he only takes one nap.  It starts late morning and usually lasts a couple of hours.  We are offering the pacifier only in the car and when he sleeps.  Some days that's easier said than done!  He is still a very light sleeper and wakes up several times throughout the night.  Thank goodness his sweet daddy is getting up with him this Summer :)

He thinks his daddy is #1!!  He has become a huge daddy's boy over the past few weeks while Jarrod has been home.  Although it hurts his mama's feeling just a little, it's neat that they have been able to bond.  We even have to strategically distract him on the other side of the house if Jarrod has to go outside or leave for anything.  Bless his heart....it's going to be a sad day for Owen when football starts.

His vocabulary has expanded a little.  Some of the words he says now include mama, dada, sissy, dog, duck, bath, outside, night-night, juice, pop tart, snack, ball, bat, truck, car, up, down, book, please, shoes, bug and baby. 

He loves to make noise and to be outside!  He is getting very brave with climbing and exploring.  When he wakes up each morning he looks for a bat and wants to swing at everything....and nothing is safe! 

"A boy is truth with dirt on its face,

Beauty with a cut on its finger,

And the hope of the future with a frog in its pocket...." -Unknown

Big Daddy

Here is the slide show I made for my dad.  Hope you enjoy!

"What children need most are the essentials that grandparents provide in abundance. They give unconditional love, kindness, patience, humor, comfort, lessons in life. And, most importantly, cookies." ~Rudolph Giuliani

One SWEET day

This afternoon we ventured to Waco for fun with some of our favorite friends!  First we met at a cute new downtown cupcake shop called What About Cupcakes?  Just take a look at this yum....

Most of you know that I am a big cupcake fan!  My taste buds started dancing when we walked in :)  Some of the most popular flavors included cookies & cream, margarita, and neapolitan.  Here is what I enjoyed....

Sweet little friends :)

Here are some of my fellow stay at home mamas.  We all met in the Fall of 2007 in Stroller Strides (Emma was just 8 months old!)  Even though the miles separate us more than we would like, we still love to get together when we can :)

After cupcakes we headed over to the Mayborn childrens museum.  They have a special Egyptian display right now.  Notice the Baylor athletes dressed in gear! 

Here are some snap shots of Owen at play....
 

We had a fabulous time with our friends and hope to play again very soon :)