Since March

This Spring and Summer have been packed with building memories. Though I haven't shared, our camera has been going nonstop to capture everyday moments to terrific outings. Sorting through to highlight the events, well that seems impossible. Maybe thats why I should try and make posts more regularly. Here are a few snapshots of our adventures. The kids are growing so fast, and we are hearing new phrases from them everyday. I think we could host a show on funny kid quotes with a very verbal Ava and Ainsley who is trying to repeat and hold her own. Lately Ainsley's favorite response is a drawn out, "Nope" with a cheesey smile attatched. "Ains, did you go stinky?.... Nnnope" Truth seems to escape her in some of those moments! Ava is a data base of facts that you may or may not have wanted her to remember. Her latest embarassing repeat to a neighbor. "Ainsley bit me twice. Mommy says if she does it again, mommy will bite her so she knows what it feels like." Meanwhile Ainsley is standing at Ava's side nodding in agreement with a wide grin. Ava usually gets her facts straight.

On to the pictures that I promised!

In June we celebrated Ainsley's 2nd Birthday.

Hanging out in Grandpa and Grandma's pool for the 4th.

The girls love to help bake, or eat any ingredient that I allow while I bake.

Caleb enjoyed the sweet treats celebrating his 1st birthday July 30th. He did not enjoy the empty plate.

Chad, Brian and I took a trip to the zoo with the older cousins. We had a wonderful time and love watching the cousins bond. Chase raced the cheetah with incredible speed! Ava and Ains were cute in their attempts, but not so quick!






Phil gave me this delightful chocolate raspberry cheesecake for my birthday. It is not even store bought. On a totally unrelated note, Phil has a new office assistant who loves to bake! And I love her!! (Caleb's cheesecake compliments of Meg as well :))

Ainsley enjoying floating in Grandma's other pool. She is very independent and not afraid to be unique!