Sum-sum-summertime

Well we are 2 weeks into summer break and I think I need to take rest from all the summertime fun.  We have packed a Missions game, the Witte Museum, a couple of play dates, Port Aransas, the Stonewall peach jamboree, and lots of playing all into a couple of weeks.   It is time for a couple of catch up days around the house. Berry and peach season are in full swing so restocking our jams and canned peaches is top priority in the next couple of weeks.  My little garden plot is starting to produce.  We have had a couple of bowls full of tomatoes, a couple of bell peppers, lots of basil (good thing I love pesto), some storing squash, and an eggplant.  I think the yellow cherries will be the most productive this year.  

The picture is at the Pioneer Memorial Garden in Fredericksburg.  Jacob and Merry were telling each other knock-knock jokes.

Adam's blessing

We decided to bless little Adam over the long week. Papa, Grandma Stott and Brother Dan came for the event. Everything went smoothly except Brother Dan went to the chapel we used to meet in. Luckily we were able to stall long enough for everybody to make it in time. I get a little nervous that my babies will scream, spit up or poo right during the blessing. Adam seemed to enjoy it and giggled during part of it.

The handsome little man.

With his Daddy.

Papa and Adam

Grandma Stott and Adam.

Uncle Dan and Adam- Grace decided to pose in her PJs

Just a couple more, because he is so cute.

Brian said he reminds him of Puss in boots from Shrek in this picture.

Talking.

What Adam really thinks of all the pictures.

Merry's preschool Luau

Merry had her preschool party, red punch and cake were present of course.
She sang Wishy Fish and Wally the Walrus with her preschool friends

Jacob picked up women at the preschool party.
Grace in her luau apparel.
Soccer season is almost over.  She has some mad soccer skills, it does help that she is a head taller then most girls her age.

Adam 10 weeks

The faces of Adam at 10 weeks old.

I like the sleepy-eyed dough-boy look.

The kiddios

In an attempt to update some outdated pictures on my wall, I tried to take some pictures today.

We were going to go somewhere to take pictures, but as I was flying solo, I decided to take them in the boy's room.   Adam was really not into the whole picture thing and there was a huge shadow on the back wall.

By the time I noticed it and sort of fixed it, the only person who wanted to take pictures was Adam.

Side note: Jacob lost 2 more bottom this week.  One fell out in his sleep and we found it in the bed.  He then took it to school where they gave him a nice tooth necklace which he promptly lost.  The other he lost at the dollar tree while shopping with Brian.  The tooth fairy brought him a journal.  He was actually pretty excited about it and wrote his first entry about losing teeth.

After a few tears, Jacob decided to cooperate.

Merry loved to pose for pictures, but could only be coerced in to wearing a skirt by letting her wear Jacob's old cowboy boots.

When I asked Grace to show me her eyes this is what I got.

Adam was asleep by the time I got to him.

So I think I will reschedule.

Adam at 8 weeks

Adam weighed in at 11lbs 3oz at his 8 week appointment. (He is over half of Grace's weight at 2 years old.) I have gone into project mode again before he gets past the sleepy newborn stage at about 4 months. Pictures of projects to follow.

Grace is 2

Little Grace is now 2.
She is such a sweet girl.
She loves baby dolls and wearing tutus.
Grace is also really helpful at unloading the clean dishwasher into the sink and always being able to located Adam's pacifier (usually on her finger or by her baby doll.)
This is her in her birthday dress complete with matching doll dress.

We made her cake together, that is why we have Dr. Suessish flowers.
She walked around singing "happy to me Tacie" all day long.
We love our little Grace!