Summer

Not sure why I am awake and updating this since I could hardly keep my eyes open at the dinner table tonight, but here it goes. We had a very busy week last week...but a really fun one. We went swimming everyday but one: at a friends house, at our house and we even ventured to a local pool on Friday with a friend. Aiden has changed his mind about the water and loves it. I even enjoyed the local pool because he stayed right with me and played with one of his favorite girls. They had life jackets for Alyssa so I didn't have to worry about her being right next to me the whole time. And she had a blast with one of her favorite boys. I may have found a new hangout :)
Alyssa also had Vacation Bible School every night last week. We invited 4 boy(friends) from our neighborhood and since we live right by church the moms and I walked to drop off and pick up each night. The walk would have been perfect had it not been like 100 degrees (not sure exactly but it was hot) each night. Alyssa had a blast once she decided to stay each night, we had a separation issue most nights. I think it was the chaos of drop off that she didn't like since the one night she had ballet and we were a few minutes late she went right into her specific room just fine. Anyways, here are some pictures of what is going on lately:

Our pool fun

Aiden starting to like the water.

Happy boy!

Warm weather + lunch outside + no clean up = happy Mommy!

Happy Birthday Maw Maw!

How Aiden eats...

...on his own...

And what he does if he is told to use his spoon.

To end a very busy week, my awesome Mom & Dad offered to watch our kids and our friends kids so we could all go out. It is amazing how much conversation can be had without little voices chiming in. We had a great time and can't wait to do it again (*hint hint*). Thanks so much Mom & Dad!! Sorry my monkey was the difficult one...I told you he is crazy!

Okay I think I will go to bed so I don't start out Monday with exhaustion...have a day at the park planned!

~Tracy

Pictures

I finally got Alyssa's 4 year, and Aiden's 18 month (which are more like 20 month) pictures taken. They turned out great, here are a few of them:

Happy Father's Day!

Just wanted to wish Todd the best Father's day ever! We had a great day together. Alyssa made Todd breakfast in bed. I asked her what she wanted to make for him, she said "Some of your cereal (yes, actually the bowl of cereal I had made for myself), a breakfast bar and some milk in my teapot." So that's what he got! After church we went to Mom and Dad's for some delicious lunch and the kids played in the sprinkler...Well Alyssa anyways, Aiden apparently has an issue with water anywhere but in the tub. Then this evening we went to a friends house for a cookout and some more yummy food. A bit rainy so the men cooked out and us ladies hung out inside with (some) of the kiddos. What a great day!

The three blue-eyed loves of my life.

Alyssa with her breakfast tray for Daddy.

Aiden trying to get Alyssa...

...Alyssa had the bigger bucket!

I hope all the Dads out there had a great day!!
And to my amazing Husband and awesome father...I love you!!!

~Tracy~

My Ballerina

Alyssa started ballet classes tonight. Yes my ungraceful girl that can not walk without tripping over her own toes is in ballet. I am hoping it will help her to be more graceful...or something like that. I did learn that when she puts on her ballet shoes she can actually stand on her toes and walk around. Her toes. Not her tiptoes. You know like the real ballerinas do. She had a blast, although I am glad I did the 30 minute class instead of the hour one elsewhere. Her attention span is only so long. So here are a few pictures of the ballerina:

Oh, and one of Aiden mimicking his sister.

A Tribute to Aiden

Oh Aiden...still ornery and rotten as ever! A few of you saw him this weekend and how busy he keeps me. We went to my cousins High School graduation party and Aiden showed how he can keep mommy on the move for the better part of 5 hours. That did not even show the fun action in the car for 4+ hours!! No, seriously I love that boy deeply...he just keeps me on my toes is all :)
For your enjoyment here are some recent pics of him:

Maybe that is the problem? (Not really, if anyone were to think I have lost my mind, he snagged it out of the pantry when I opened the door for a tenth of a second)

His usual smirk

Alyssa looking nicely at the water...Aiden thinking "can I jump off this thing?"

Playing with my Mom and Dad's new puppy, Biscuit.

This is how the class of 2009 holds toddlers (my now grown up cousin Mark). I wish I had gotten a pic of Aiden's face, it said "Mom are you gonna help?"

Maybe I will go for a run.

I am not the baby anymore, a new game around here.

I can't believe he is almost 20 months old!! I love you my little monkey!