We have loved spending time at the pool this summer. Austin and Kaelyn are little fish!!! They love the water and have no fear! We ventured out to the zoo and the Children's museum this month. The kids love the animals and all of the fun things to do.
We had a visit from my parents in the middle of the month for a long weekend. It was so good to see them!!! The kids had a ball while they were here! My parents got in some much needed grandparent time!!! Then at the end of the month Uncle Nate and Auntie Elizabeth came for a visit. The kids were a little under the weather so it took a little time to warm up. But they did have a lot of fun swimming and going to the mall. They even took the kids to Build a Bear and they got to make a new stuffed animal. Kaelyn chose to make an owl named Hoot!
We celebrated Joe's 30th birthday on July 22nd!!! The day before we went to Valley Fair with our friends the Russell's. We rented a cabana at the water park and spent the day in the sun! Ethan and Joe were able to venture out and do some water slides and rides while Kim and I spent time with the kids at the kiddie area and mini lazy river. The kids had a blast!!!
We also celebrated our 5 year anniversary on July 16th!!! We were able to go out to our favorite restaurant called Ichiban's while my parents were here! It is a Japanese steak house where they cook the meal right in front of you. We did this on our 1st anniversary and have turned it into a tradition. They have the best food and we look forward to going every year!!!
Austin took his first steps this month!!! He is having fun practicing walking between two people but hasn't taken off quite yet!!! He has also FINALLY started feeding himself which is such a relief for us. Although he is really messy!!!! His little personality is really shinning through and he is such a happy kid!!!
Kaelyn is as independent as ever and loves to do things herself. She likes to play dress up and loves to "cook" in her kitchen. One of her favorite things to do is put people to sleep. She tells you to close your eyes, she sings you a song, rubs your back, and then tells you when it's time to wake up!!!! She is very nurturing and caring, but definitely has a wild streak to her. She is a handful but is so much fun too!!!!!
Click on the photo below to view all of our July pictures-scroll down to see a video of Kaelyn singing Happy Birthday to Daddy and Austin walking!!!!!
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| July 2010 |
