Family time

For Memorial Day we went to Kemah Boardwalk. The kids had lots of fun eating out, going on rides and walking on the boardwalk. Thank heavens for the sea breeze! It was our salvation on that hot day.

Pre-k Graduation

Rebekah finished pre-k last week. She has grown and developed so much over this past year. Her teacher was wonderful and caring, and she taught Rebekah so much. Even yesterday Rebekah surprised me with yet again something new (tying a shoe) that her teacher had taught her. It is nice to know that Rebekah time at school was well spent. She and I talked about what we will do each day during the summer and she happily agreed to have learning time with mommy every afternoon while Levi is asleep. On Monday we even made a Summer Journal for her to write and draw in each day. She has excitedly done activities with me the past few days, and hopefully this positive attitude will stick around.

I'm so proud of my little Rebekah, with her desire to learn. It's so fun to see how much she has learned!

Rebekah's Ballet Recital

Rebekah had her ballet recital and it went very well. She was not at all intimidated of the crowd or of being on stage. She came right out on cue and danced her parts. While she was waiting at the side of the stage (but still very visible as she was at the front of the line) for the others to dance their parts she kept striking dance poses the entire time. It was hilarious. What personality, I tell you. I'm so glad that she feels confident with herself and that she is enjoying dance class so much. It's a far cry from her soccer attempt last fall. Thankfully.

We're proud of our little ballerina and are excited to see how she continues to do!

Caroline at six weeks

Caroline turned one month on May 28th. She weighed 7 pounds 14 oz. at her 1 month appt. so she had gained a pound since birth. She is still a little gal and wears mainly newborn clothes even now at 6 weeks. They're finally getting too small, so bring on the new clothes! It's been fun to see her wearing the same little outfits that Rebekah wore when she was a baby. It brings back memories so I am enjoying it.

Caroline smiled her first little smile at 5 1/2 weeks

She holds up her head very well

She is very alert and has been since just after she was born

She knows who mommy is, and definitely prefers me to others

She is not the greatest sleeper, though it depends on the night. Some nights she only wakes up once, others it's four times. Sometimes she will wake up once, but stay awake for an hour or two, just hanging out.

She is a happy, pleasant baby and enjoys looking around, taking in the view

Caroline (2 weeks old)

Daddy and Caroline (1 1/2 weeks old)
First real bath (I still couldn't bend over so that's why it was done in the kitchen)
Crying, unhappy baby, but what a cute outfit!
All dressed up for church (1 month old)

The Big Two Year Old

Levi turned two on the 28th! I was certainly not feeling back to normal yet so we just invited a few of his little friends over, along with Nelson's mom, sister and her family.

Levi loves loves loves anything that has wheels and moves, so I decided to throw him a construction themed party. He absolutely loved everything about it, so any effort was absolutely worth it. every new thing that I would make/set up would add a new layer of excitement for him. The theme also went well with his present(s) from us. He got a Little Tikes tool bench and several tools. I got him a construction vest and construction hats for all the little guests. I think the best thing of all was probably the bulldozer piñata. I mean seriously, how cute can it get!

Levi certainly acts like a two year old! Either that, or he's really not dealing well with the new baby.

Some of Levi's latest tricks include:

climbing onto the kitchen counters and getting into the top cabinets (I now have to child lock the top cabinets)!

climbing into the kitchen sink (how?!) and dumping water all over

climbing into the bathroom sink and dumping water all over

climbing into the toilet and - no, just kidding!!

opening the van door, finding the gate remote, opening the gate and making a run for it (daddy caught him in the act, thankfully)

coloring ferociously all over the dining room door

pulling the toilet paper roll holder off of the newly remodeled bathroom wall

teasing his older sister

adoring his new baby sister

looking at books, a lot

driving cars all over everywhere. Seriously, I find cars in every corner of this house!

talking more and more

Please note that as you read the crazy antics of my cute little rascal, I do in fact watch him and he is not left alone. Many of his particularly rascally moments happen quick as a flash, while I'm in the bathroom!

Opening presents in the morning:

The party decorations:
Driving the piñata

The construction hat and tool cupcake toppers:

Caroline the construction worker. She obviously is very upset about her future line of work.

What have I signed myself up for?!

Levi is chasing Rebekah everywhere, Rebekah is constantly whining and screaming about it, and now they've woken up Caroline. So she's crying too.

Wow, three kids is a lot of work.