Father's Day

This year we got up early and cooked Randy breakfast- bacon, eggs and blueberry waffles with strawberries and whipped cream. He is usually the one up cooking so we had to treat him right! The previous day we worked really hard on a homemade apple pie, one of his favorites. Each of the girls helped me with it. We gave him a card and peanut M&M's (from his little peanuts) and then took him out to lunch after church. That evening we went to his parents to celebrate father's day and his mom's birthday! We ate and watched the end of the US Open.

We are so lucky to have him as a husband and father. He is the best dad I know!



(This last picture is Randy's dad, Pop Pop, holding Porter for the first time. It was priceless! They were so cute. Porter was so intrigued and kept smiling up at him.)

Little Swimmers

It was past time to get the girls in swim lessons. Bella continues to have fear of the water and it really gets to Randy. Thankfully we love our YMCA and trust them. Their prices aren't bad either. I had a lot of help the first week- between my dad, grandmother and mother-in-law- and boy did I need it! Ava's class was one that an adult does with her so Porter was in need of someone to hang out with. This week Randy is able to go with us and we are able to spend a little extra time afterwards playing and having a picnic. Last week was cool and cloudy while this week is HOT! Needless to say, our summer tans have began taking off. The girls are doing well and actually loving every moment! Bella has started swimming by herself. We just need to get that face in the water.

The girls are both so patient while the other is in class. They watch each other and cheer each other on. Ava learned thumbs up from GaYa!

Memorial Day Weekend

So... I am late on this but we had a great extended weekend Memorial Day weekend. We were able to see Randy's parents, my mom and my dad and my grandmother. I also got to see my dear friend Lauren and her family! We didn't do too much but eat and hang out around the house as we were all still adjusting to being a family of five. One of the nights we went over to our friend/neighbor's place and ate a delicious meal and hung out- the girls mostly talking and the boys playing horseshoe.

I did get to set up my mother's day present, a new hammock! I got swarmed by kids and didn't do much relaxing but it was nice to have it up and see everyone having fun. (You will also notice some nice chocolate drool on Ava's face!)

Another Gardening Update

The garden is taking off! A few more strawberries, some lettuce and lots of kale. The tomatoes, cucumbers and broccoli should be ready any time now. We also have carrots and lots of herbs growing. It has been so much fun to try, especially for the kids.



A few days later I decided to check on the carrots and found one! I also found a cucumber! Now, come on tomatoes!

Our Little Tumblers!

The girls finished gymnastics last Saturday. They received certificates and ribbons and were pretty proud of themselves. It was great to have something for the girls to do with Randy on Saturdays during my pregnancy and the early weeks of Porter's life so they didn't feel left out and they got exercise!

one month

Porter was officially one month on June 9th. He had his one month check up today and did great. He stared at the Dr and even smiled at her. He is in the 90th % for weight and 80th % for height and head width which is very different than his sisters!! They were always much shorter with larger heads and lower in weight. He is eating a lot, sometimes every two hours! He doesn't sleep unless he is in his carseat or in our arms so that is quite a challenge. He is still quite loud and a little gassy (though it is getting a little better with time). We still love him to pieces though and the girls continue to be helpful.

In his first month, he traveled to watch the girls in their gymnastics class, he went to church for the first time and hung out poolside while the girls had swim lessons. He has been a pretty good sport!

Snuggles with sissy: (He didn't want to let go when Daddy tried to move him- he squealed and wrapped his arms around her!)


Poolside:


In the lobby at church- didn't quite make it into the service but he had a cute little polo and loafers on:

Party Of Five