Summer Fun

Whew! I feel like its been forever since my last post... no news is good news :) We have been busy having ourselves some summer fun! Caleb refuses to take naps during the day so more times than not I find him zonked out on the floor somewhere. He really likes to go to the cool (pool). There was a time we were spending almost everyday at the pool. The kids would be so tired they would fall asleep for the rest of the evening. I have no complaints :)

Hannah absolutely loves the water. She is such a water baby! I will sit down with her and she lays in between my legs then proceeds to kick and splash in the water all while letting out squeals of pure joy. She is growing so fast! She crawls on her back and is a little more tolerant of foods. She will let us put the bottle in her mouth and if she is in the mood will take a few sucks. She liked her bubble gum sucker and we have even caught her eating a Graham cracker. The food thing is slow but every step counts and I am so proud of her. I started writing this post last week and since then I am happy to report that Hannah actually ate some oatmeal! This is a huge step for us. She has yet another double ear infection but is on the mend.

We took the kids to Shawnee Lake one evening and had a picnic. Caleb loved it! He is such a good little helper. He loves life and it shows in all he does.
This is one of my favorite pictures of the kids. She is looking at him like he is the coolest thing in her little world!Ricky is an amazing dad! He is a wonderful example to our kids and myslef. He is so giving of his time and self. He is also the best husband a girl could ever ask for! I love this man!
Learning how to sit up. Such a little lady!Eating her first sucker...yum :PThis is what happens to our back yard when it rains...it floods:( My engineer of a husband is figuring out how we can solve this problem.

Our library has blockbuster Wednesdays for the kids. We went to one that was all about birds of the rain forest.

For the 4th of July we went to Iowa to celebrate with the Teed family! A fun time was had by all :)

Caleb, Hannah, Mabel, Charlie, and Faye... they sure a cute bunch!

We have been having a wonderful summer! Some days it has been so hot that we just stay inside with all the curtains shut and play. On days that its not unbearable to be out and about we go do stuff around town. One of our favorites is swimming and going to the 2 dollar theater when something good is playing.I love these kids! I am so grateful that I am able to be a stay at home mom. They are so full of life and love! I learn something new from my kids everyday. I would like to say that it is me who teaches them but in reality they teach me so much about life and whats important. Caleb helps in any way possible. He is going to be one that serves others through out his life. He gets this from his dad. His spirit is the sweetest! Hannah is a fighter. She works hard at everything she does and she accomplishes some new mile stone everyday! She shows us everyday that the medical facts we were given just to dont pertain to her... she is amazing. Being a mom is not always easy or the most glamorous but it is the most fulfilling job I have ever had. It brings joy to my life every day! I hope all have been enjoying their summer as we have!

Hugs,

Sam