weekend fun

We all had lots of fun when Grandma and G came to visit last weekend! 

Charlotte decided to lose the stranger anxiety for the weekend, having lots of fun with G...

Colin's primary concern was when Grandma was going to make him his cherry pie.  He helped her make it, and it was apparently delicious.  He had to verify about 18 times that it was "his" and he "didn't have to share," so we'll take his word for it.

Grandma and G accompanied Colin on his third annual trip to Hands on Trucks downtown.  This bomb squad truck was his favorite this year.

so tiny on that big equipment! 

We got to spend lots of time on the patio, even spending the evening around the fire pit.  Even Charlotte got some outdoor lounging time.

Colin and Mr. Cubby Bear that he got in Chicago.  More on that coming soon....

Thanks for the great weekend!

scooter

little girl decided to start scooting backwards yesterday... watch her go! 

7 months!

Charlotte had a very exciting 7 month birthday - she got a visit from her Grandpa Doug and Grandma Karen!  She was even happy to let Grandma hold her!  (not so much on Grandpa unfortunately)

look how big this girl is at 7 months!

these were the only pictures I could get before she ripped the sticker off and ate it.  Ironically, I have pictures of Colin doing the same thing for his 7 month pictures.

I can't believe Charlotte is 7 months already!  The time has flown by so much faster this time around.  She's sitting all on her own, trying to scoot and grab things.  She's come around on some baby food, eating apples and pears if they're mixed with oatmeal.  Her babbling has taken off too.  Everyone comments on what a happy, smiley little baby she is.  Her sleep, however, has gone steadily downhill.  I keep hoping we'll turn a corner soon.  I guess it's not a bad trade-off for a happy sweet girl during the daytime though.  Happy 7 months!

soccer star

Here's Colin after his last day of soccer for the summer.  If you couldn't tell by the face, he loved soccer!  Hard to believe we had to beg and bribe him to go to the lessons at the start of the summer.  He even got a little report card at the end of the season - his strengths are dribbling and teamwork.  Who knew?  I think it's safe to say we'll be signing up for the fall season soon :)  

mommy charlotte day

some sweet pictures of the lady sitting up all on her own and being generally awesome yesterday:

Preschool Colin is blowing my mind. 

scenes from the weekend

we had another busy and fun weekend.. it's all kind of a blur, but here were some highlights:

Colin-Mommy morning at the zoo.  As usual, the water fountains at the front were far more entertaining than any of the animals.  He's STILL obsessed with the globe at the front entrance.. hard to believe this is the same little guy:

flashback! (ie, not Charlotte):

He was very excited about "stomping out" the fountains.  Also, yes, he has other shirts.  "Later Gator" is a weekend favorite.  

He reluctantly agreed to go see some animals too.  Here is my little billy goat.

and of course a stop at the playground on the way back to the car.

family dinner out Saturday night.. a perfect night on the patio.  Those are my glasses.  Don't ask.

she adores him.

and random, but deserves a picture: Charlotte starting to sit on her own!  big girl!