Let's hope it doesn't go by fast, because we feel like it JUST began!
The days just seem to fly by now... and I am getting behind on household duties, etc.; because during the week all the kids (err.... and I) want to do is hang out on the deck, with the little pool and have FUN! Or go to the park, on walks, work in the yard, etc. It's making it very difficult for me, as our home is becoming one that you would see on the show "Hoarders"... kidding!
But, really we are all loving this weather. Makes the day so much more enjoyable to wake up to sunshine and warmth!
Speaking of waking up, Miss Maggie is finally sleeping through the night, and has been for over a month now, so we feel as if we can officially tell people. :)
We wake her right before we go to bed, around 11pm, give her a bottle (yes, still taking a bottle - will have to do a whole other post about that...), and then she will sleep until 9 or 9:30am! It's wonderful!!! And, I guess it's just summer or something for our kiddos, because Jack has been sleeping in much later too. Of course, they are getting out tons of energy during the day, and I have switched Maggie to just one nap, usually (always hoping & praying) at the same time as Jack's. So we have a good amount of time in the morning/early afternoon to do things!
Makes life much more exciting and there are so many more things to do, when you don't have to cater to baby naps. She is doing fabulous with the new schedule!
We spend most mornings outside in our backyard. We have a fabulous big deck, and a big backyard for Jack and Maggie (and Buster too). The kiddos have their own little outdoor table to eat at, and Jack loves it. And, of course, it wouldn't be summer without a pool involved. This year, Jack loves the pool and Maggie does too! We were surprised with Jack, because last year, he would not go in it at all! He would put his toys in it, but this year... we can't keep him out of it. Brian filled it up on Saturday morning, and we were going to let the water warm up for the kids. Jack just jumped right in as soon as it was filled - in his normal clothes! :)
He's having a great time with it, and then when you add the slide to slide into the pool... well, there is nothing better!
Maggie also enjoys the pool, but prefers to play for a bit, and then get out and just relax and be a summer beauty!
Jack, after he got out of his wet clothes and into his swim gear!
Jack and Maggie enjoying pool time together!
More POOL fun!
Some protective gear for the following stunt...
Here...
Comes...
Action...
JACKSON!!!
Sweet Maggie enjoying dinner outside!
We know, We know... she is a year old now, and shouldn't be playing in a saucer still, but she LOVES it, and since she isn't walking yet... we have to be careful about her crawling on the deck... you can't tell very well in this picture, but she is enjoying what Jack calls "Bubble Time" - ie. everyone getting really excited and dancing and jumping around to the bubble machine blowing bubbles everywhere like CRAZY!!!
And... she's D.O.N.E.! :)
No, now she is really done. This is what a long day of sun, pool, food and nonstop playing can do to you...
As you all know, we also recently had our yearly family photos done... they all turned out really fabulous! We are so glad to have used the same photographer we used last fall. However, she is moving to Texas, so we will be finding someone new for next year... I don't think that should be a problem :) We have several friends who are amazing photographers, and now that we are in the area, we'll be able to use them!
We will share a few with you on the side bar, but not all... there has to be some surprises...
We really hope you are all enjoying summer as much as we are! And, if you're in the area, contact us! We are really trying to reconnect with friends that we haven't been able to see since our move back! We are feeling quite settled and ready to mingle! :)
I will continue to try to keep my commitment to blogging... until then...
We love you all, and especially those who are not in close living distance to us!
xo,
Brian, Brooke, Jack and Maggie
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