Some more summer....

The cake says it all!

We're lucky to have such a great hubby & Dad! xoxo

Miss Maddie in her "golden years"

We've been so busy...where to start?!

G&G Ole (Grandma Mary & Grandpa Chuck) came to visit this week, they had a few mini-pool parties with Annabelle, we did lots of yard work, went to see Wicked, had a BBQ with a whole lot of people, were supposed to go to a concert, Adam got sick, went to the ER and has been in bed for 3 days... poor guy....but he's doing much better now.

It's been eventful and we haven't taken any pictures:(

Here's what I have from last week-compliments of Jen

For Father's Day, Annabelle and I built Adam a work room in the basement.

Annabelle did the napping, I did the drilling and putting-together.

He's officially the Man of the House now...it was a close race...against Bailey....

Pool parties galore!

Who knew the $10 blow up pool from WalMart could be so fun!

Annabelle had friends over again today- we lounged & laughed... it was a wonderful afternoon! Tonight Annabelle, myself, Jen & her hubby, Nathan are going to the game to hopefully watch the Cardinals sweep the Mariners!!

Annabelle and Rex studying the swim diapers!

No Maddie, that's not for YOU!!

Watermelon... YAY

Annabelle "escaping!"

Booking it to the hydrangeas!

same faces!

Three little butts at Robin's yesterday!

Blaise hugging Annabelle.

She wanted NONE of it

Her Dad was happy to hear that:)



Annabelle and I went to the Children's Museum earlier this week.

She's still a bit young for it, but it was fun to check out!

Baby ball pit at the Magic House

(St Louis Children's Museum)

Trying to eat the baby ball pit

Crawling in the "Little Bit of Magic" house

So big, so fast

Like a weed this little one....


Checking books off her summer reading list

Makin' some music (ALL ON HER OWN)

A girl after my own heart.... browsing the Williams-Sonoma summer catalogue

Drumming to the beat

Crawling is so two weeks ago... standing is in, haven't you heard...

Yogurt, Dogs & Water... it's a crazy summer...

We have a new trick, thanks to Aunt Alison! Annabelle "feeds" herself greek yogurt. It's mixed with Tahini, but even still, it tastes gross.... the kid LOVES it! Alison calls it "finger painting" and that's exactly what she did. We were so proud though...the first time she picked up the bizarro fork/spoon, she got it right in her mouth.



That super baby porridge is working wonders!








We also have a new hobby - "Dog Bed Jumping". The other night I asked Adam if it was acceptable to get Annabelle her own. This is how the conversation went:



ME: "Adam, should we get Annabelle her own?"



ADAM: "Her own what, dog bed?"



ME: "Yeah, she loves Maddies, I think she'll like it".



ADAM: "It's a dog bed, she's a baby. That's weird".



Me: "But....



ADAM: "No."



So, Annabelle will just have to play in Maddie's (washed all the time now of course) when he's not home.



Mom's are fun too.....




Step 1: Sit in front of bed and smile

Step 2: Start making your move






Step 3: Let Maddie know you mean business





Step 4: Kick Maddie OUT



Step 5: SUCCESS!

Crawl away triumphant after Maddie reclaims her territory.

Summer 2010 is the Summer of City Garden and the Pink Bathing Suit.......

The Adorably-Cute Stella! She's Annabelle's BFF

YUM, water

Summer Lovin'

Annabelle had some friends over today to swim and play! It turned into a beautiful afternoon for sun and fun!

Blaise and Annabelle sharing some tofu!

Annabelle & Liam, her Australian boyfriend!

He's very funny, as you can tell!

Anya and the puppies!

Annabelle & Lauren at City Garden last week

Annabelle "swimming" with her Dad


I love my little girls!

It's a Beautiful Day...

We spent the afternoon lounging by the pool. The baby pool that is. We were at our friend Jen's house. She picked up photography as a hobby, and we're glad she did. Here are pictures of the afternoon and one happy baby! Stella (Jen's daughter) slept through all the fun. Ahh, such is life as a 14-month old.

None too pleased

The best part is, that's not Maddie.... it's their dog, Jim.

It's like we were destined to meet at the Target!

Loved it!

Loves this too

This is my favorite picture of Annabelle

That's the face I'm afraid of in the future- here's why:

Annabelle: "Mom and Dad, can I have... (insert pout)

Us: "Yes dear, anything you want.

She's got moves

"What do you mean that's not Maddie? It sure smells like her."

'Elllooo

She has a British accent in this one

Love baby butts, just love em!

This makes me happy

Can I help you?

More baby butts. yay

Mini-Adam

Like father like daughter