Twins?

Just about a year ago this week, Clint took the girls to a Twins game when the Nationals were in town. Ever since then, the girls are HUGE Twins fans! Tonight the Twins have the Nats in town again and Da took the girls to the game! Go Twins!

The Twins ended up beating the Nats. The girls had the most fun! Their favorite part is seeing TC Bear and visiting the organist. Or is it eating hotdogs, popcorn, cotton candy & Sprite?!?!

Feeling better

Mac's sand and water table from Nini & Papa arrived today. We opened it up and filled it with water and he got right into in. Not sure who was more excited, Michael or Addie?

Happy Father's Day

Cheers to the best Dad west of the Mississippi!

Can I buy tooth fairy insurance?

This is going to get expensive!

Uckle Update

Mac just can't seem to catch a break. We were back at the pediatrician this morning with an all over rash. On top of the streep, he also has an ear infection. They've changed his antibiotics and we hope that should take care of it.

Rummage sale goodies

On Friday I took the kids over to Addie's new school, Annunciation. They were having their annual rummage sale. Addie was so excited to be at the school plus be able to pick out something to buy.

The girls "rummaged" through whatever was left after a day and a half of the sale- let's just say there wasn't much left. However.... they each picked something out and have had more fun playing with their chosen items that with most other toys we have in the house. Its so great because when they choose something, its never anything I would have bought for them.

I guess that's why they love it so much!

Party Girl

Yea-yah

Annual Father's Day BBQ

Our very good friends, or TC family, the Davidsons, host an annual BBQ every year the day before Father's Day. Yesterday's bash was at their new home and the day couldn't have been brighter! Hil does a fabulous job of taking care of everyone as usual. Addie and Erin had a blast as did Mer-Mer and Bethie. I think the other kids (and adults) had fun too!

Birthday Boy

So it turns out that Michael has strep throat. Poor little guy- not a fun way to spend your first birthday. We got him some antibiotics and took him on a long walk to get some fresh air! A sick baby is such a sad time. Its sad too that its the only time that a 1-year old really wants to be held!

Addie and I worked hard during nap time on a carrot cake with cream cheese frosting. Addie is a great helper in the kitchen.

We had the Moynihans, Davidsons, Hermansons and Lily over for hot dogs, fruit salad, veggie salad, chips and dip (my choice since I gave birth!), cake and sherbet. Someday he'll be glad that all of the family friends are girls :-)

Michael got lots of great 1-year old boy gifts! Trucks, books about trucks, blocks, a piggy bank a water/sand table, and some really great homemade cards - Mary I think was my favorite. It had a picture of her with Mac and her baby cousin Thomas. She traced the words "Happy 1st Birthday. I love you Mac. Heart, Mary

He finished his day with a bath and I think it was the only time I saw him smile all day.

Mac's big day- more pictures

Birthday Blues- is it Friday the 13th?

The start to the day was at 3:17am with 104.6degree temp!
It can only get better...

Movie star

Back in April when CP was in Seattle, my mom was here for a visit. I am so grateful for her timing because we had our first hospital visit with a child. Mary fell off a platform at open gymnastics and needs to get 5 stitches. She was an unbelievable trooper- both Mom and I were amazed at how calm she was through the entire episode. The nurse even wrapped her in a papoose and she couldn't get to her beloved thumb!

I've just now gotten the pictures form our adventure off my phone and into the computer. In her typical Fancy Nancy style, Mer-mer wore her sunnies the entire time because she wanted everyone to think she was a movie star!

She is :-)

Morphine drip

They say (ever wonder who they are?) that if as adults we felt the pain of a teething baby, we would need a morphine drip. I often laugh with my friends that we as parents pass off any type of unidentifiable crankiness as teething.
Well, Michael has 4 molars coming in all at once. I wish I could do more for him He's got a low grade fever and is super clingy so I gave him some IB and within 20minutes, he was off playing back to his normal self.
Teething? I'll give a little extra TLC to help.

Sour Kangaroo

Jenny, our sitter, is famous. At least to the girls she is. Jenny is in her school plays at BSM and I love taking the girls to she her, and the plays. So far, we've seen Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella, and this year's performance of Seussical the Musical.

Its no coincidence that Horton Hears A Who came out in the movie theaters this year. That being said, Mary and Addie beg for the sound track in the car and sing out loud when ever we get in the car. We pretend play Seussical and my Mary is always the Sour Kangaroo. She was her favorite when we saw the show and if you could just see her put her hand on hip and sing put loud!

I am so glad that the girls have someone like Jenny in their lives. She is a good kind girl who really cares and truly enjoys playing with the kids. That's hard to find. I am ever grateful to her!

Funner

Jenny was kind enough to hang out with us today- we had a short cold visit to the pool and then to Three Rivers Park District shoots and ladders with Holly & Sierra. I went on a mission to find Mac's birthday present, and then we played in the back yard.

The little things

Addie poured her own cereal this morning. Why hasn't she been doing this every day?
When Clint is away, one of the girls usually sleeps with me- I love it and they do too. Last night it was Mary. She's been having some active dreams so it was even better that I could be there with her all night. We fell alseep holding hands.

Pool's open!

I think Mac had the most fun!

Kenny rocks.

Last night was an impromptu party in our back yard. The neighbors from across the street, next door and a couple houses down all came over. We had a fire, the girls ran all over and played in the dark, and we all stayed up and drank wine. It was a great time and it reminded me of why I put up with living in the city. I love being part of a neighborhood.

Pooh sticks

It turned out to be a nice day today so we went to Minnehaha Park to hike along the Falls. Mac LOVES being in the backpack and checking everything out. Addie had a blast walking in the rush of the creek and Mary had fun exploring nature.