Friday, July 16, 2010

Fun in the Sprinkler

First of all, I realize that I skipped the whole month of June on this blog. Here is why: my children spent the entire month (with the exception of eating and sleeping) in the pool. Therefore, I also spent the entire month in the pool. My camera, however, did not. I plan to try to capture my little swimmers with my lens at some point in time but I am usually in the pool with them. I have to say though that I am extremely impressed with their progress this summer... they can swim! Jumping in, retrieving dive sticks off the bottom, doing flips in the water - very impressive.

The many sunny days spent at the pool have also meant very little rain. As a result, we decided to set up the sprinkler after dinner a few nights ago. Watering the grass included an added bonus for M&E - play time.



Madeline made sure to inform me that, "Mommy, it's okay to get my panties wet in the 'pinkler."

Saturday, July 10, 2010

Madeline and Eli Turn THREE!

Madeline and Eli are now three years old or "fee" as they say and we celebrated their birthday yesterday at home. I can't believe how they've grown up so quickly. They are such a joy and it is so much fun to watch them learn and grow.

Eli requested a spiderman cake and Madeline wanted a princess one. I didn't really want two separate cakes, so I ordered one and Olexa's did not disappoint.


We sang Happy Birthday to Madeline first (because she was born first).

And then we sang to Eli (because he was born a minute later).

After cake it was present time.


M&E even got a special gift from all of Daddy's time spent in Oklahoma.

Happy third birthday sweet Madeline and sweet Eli! We love you to the moon and back!