Monday, July 21, 2008

Aiden's Check-up and update

Aiden had his 15 month check-up today with a new doctor (we like him so much more!) and the stats are as follows:
31 3/8 inches long, 22 pounds (he lost some weight lately) and he's in the 50th percentile for everything except his head, which is at about the 65th! He had two shots and only cried for a minute, what a big boy!
He's not talking much yet, but does say Mama, Dada, banana and now he says "look!" ALL THE TIME! He's running and climbing everything we'll let him and finally will let us hold his hand when we're walking - he used to be way too independent for that! He still can't stand being up when Olivia is asleep and goes to her door and knocks on it, saying something we can't quite make out. He loves to eat and play with cars (pushing them along while making the "car noise"), in the sand, with rocks, and climb up the swingset to slide down backwards! He's having a great summer with his cousins and all the activities we've been up to. He's still not much of a water baby, but loves the beach because there's so much sand! He's always full of bruises and scrapes, and loves to dance and head-bang in the car!
So that's our little boy these days - one happy little guy!

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

July is hot!

We've been beating the heat with lots of fun activities both inside and outside! Lately we've been at the Lansing zoo, the Children's Museum, lots of parks, gymnastics and hanging out with family. Here are a couple of pictures of the little ones enjoying being little!

O's first pony ride (believe it or not!)
She loved it!



At the park, looking for things to catch in the stream. O caught two fish! The boys got lots of frogs and crayfish!












































Saturday, July 12, 2008

3D Baby!

Baby #3 - a 3D look inside!
This is the top of the baby's head, with his/her hand right beside the face. The dark spot on top is the baby's soft spot. All looks well and baby should be coming late November/early December! So exciting!
We stayed strong and didn't find out what we're having - so go ahead and look as hard as you want to, you won't be able to figure it out either...

Monday, July 07, 2008

Happy 4th of July!

We had a very busy 4th of July weekend! We went to the parade in Ada, then to the park, and finally enjoyed an evening waiting for the fireworks! Both kids loved the fireworks. On Sunday, we went to the Gardens and enjoyed a day in the water outside at the Children's Garden.

At the parade:
Waiting for the fireworks to start:
Playing at the park:

At the Gardens:
Gotta love the swimmy poking out:
Rather pleased with how wet we're letting her get:

Wednesday, July 02, 2008

Ohio Fun!

We had a great visit to Ohio last weekend with lots to do and REALLY warm weather! We went to the Cleveland Zoo (which is fantastic), played outside a ton, had a bonfire, played in the rain, had a great time getting to know Adam's tricks (the youngest Tompkins cousin,) and playing with Abbey, Colin and everyone else! Lauren rode down with us and was a great help, and Olivia was enamored with Uncle Marshall, Brian and Matthew. Aunt Denise has tons of animals, soAiden was in heaven, and they have so many toys to play with, Olivia didn't know where to start! Both kiddos stayed up WAY past their bedtime so everyone got the opportunity to see just what Aiden is like when he's too tired (it isn't pretty).

Olivia and Peyton playing in the rain
At the zoo (my favorite, the Polar Bears)
Giving Uncle "Commercial" a hug

The End of June Fun

July is here and that means more warm weather, 4th of July parades and fireworks, and lots more fun in the sun! Here are the last of the June 2008 pictures, except for Ohio pictures which are on the way soon!!!

Aiden's First Lollipop
(he was entirely blue down the front when he was done "eating" it)
A naked boy out in the rain!!!
At the zoo with Kendall and Sara:
At the Park:

Gardens with Grandma

We spent the afternoon at the Gardens with Grandma last week. O and Ai got soaked to the bone in the water fun they have outside! Next time, we'll pack swimsuits!!!

Aiden's famous "oh, oh" look
Olivia loves getting wet in the water!