Chicago Fun!

We have been enjoying our time in the city!  We visited the zoo, sprinkle park, and the Peggy Notebaert museum.  Nolan loves the constant activity!  Here is a few pictures of our outings.

Avery enjoying the park too!

It was 90 degrees, and the water from the sprinklers had overflowed, so the kids enjoyed the puddles of water.

Climbing the big tires at the zoo.

Playing in the water at the Peggy Notebaert Museum

Nolan and Lukas waiting to feed the ducks.

The boys favorite part of the day, feeding the ducks at the museum.

My Littles....

I love watching the interaction between my children!  Nolan loves Avery, but lately he has become more caring and affectionate.  It seems the love between the two has grown on a daily basis.  He calls her "his princess."  He enjoys making her laugh, he looks for her to play with, he helps me take care of her.  It is so sweet to see the love they share.  I really feel family is so important, and so is the love of siblings!  I am glad they enjoy each other, and I look forward to the years to come as I watch their relationship grow.

 Giving a HUG!

A Boy and His Dad

Happy Father's Day!

To my Todd, thank you for being a wonderful husband and father.  You are so kind, loving, supportive, and nurturing toward your children.  Nolan and Avery just ADORE you.  I love witnessing the smiles, giggles, and hugs that the three of you share.

 Nolan Adores His Daddy!  It is so cute to watch the two of them together, he looks up at his daddy with big eyes and lots of smiles!

Daddy's Boy

Author: Patsy Gaut

My little eyes are watching,
My ears are listening too.
They take in everything
That you say and do.


My little hands are eager
To do the things you do.
I'm hoping and I'm dreaming
I'll grow up just like you.


I am just a little guy
Who knows that you are wise
You'll teach me what I need
For someone just my size.


I'm a bright eyed little fellow
Who is watching what you do
And I'm waiting for the day
I'll be grown up just like you.

My Sweetie is 6 Months Old!

I can't believe my baby is already 6 months old.  And I look back at the last 6 months, and I realize how much she has already accomplished.  She learned to hold up her head, she learned how to smile and interact with us, she learned to use her hands.  And she is learning how to sit unassisted, and she is learning how to eat.  She is my little diva, she knows how to smile and grab my undivided attention.  She absolutely adores her brother, Nolan makes her eyes just LIGHT up.  Nolan makes her giggle like nobody can.  I am so glad that she adores him!  
Miss Avery, Mommy, Daddy, and Nolan love you soooo much!  Thank you for blessing our lives!
Happy 6 month milestone!

CAN YOU TELL THAT I AM ENJOYING TAKING PICTURES OF MY SWEETHEART!

Learning to EAT...

Miss Avery is exploring foods!  So far she has enjoyed pureed apples, bananas, and carrots.  I think her favorite so far has been the bananas.  She also doesn't mind rice cereal.