We survived Halloween!!

My little swans and fire fighter!  It took some coaxing for them to finally put on their swan costumes, but so worth it.  Lots of sparkles on their face / toes/ and nails.  They were all really good walking the neighborhood, saying 'trick or treat' or 'happy Halloween!' The weather was absolutely gorgeous this year and then we also had fun heading  back home and letting Luke pass out the candy.  So many trick-or-treaters and so many cute costumes.  Halloween 2016 was a success!!!

Cheese!!!!

2 1/2 year check up!

These silly girls are growing every day!  We just had their 2 1/2 year check up.  Only the flu shot and evaluations that these girls are right on track!


Riley Girl                                                                    Sweet Vivian
Height : 36 inches       53%                                         Height:  36 inches           53%
Weight:  28 lbs 3.2 oz 43%                                         Weight: 28 lbs 12.8 oz   50%


We had our first (and hopefully last) ER visit when Riley fell off the couch and hit her face on the column.  :(  she was a trooper but it was scary for mommy (and daddy, and sister, and brother...) and she had about 8 stitches on head and 3 on cheek.  Hoping they heal nicely.  It didn't star       


Overall they are really sweet girls but right now Riley has an ear infection - which would explain her constant whine-y whines.  And Vivian is very - me do by myself. Me no like.   It's a struggle.  But I like to see their independence but not so strongly at times. 


Big Brother has been awesome.  He finished Dillon Park Soccer and loved it. He was the fastest and most stamina on the team for 3-6 year olds and was a good listener most of the time. 


                                 
           

Learning and loving every day!

 

Love getting pictures of the kiddos everyday they are at school.  They usually are having fun, looking silly, and learning.  So cute.  Our Fridays and Mondays have been fun doing things together and getting things done.  Each day I'm amazed how much girls are talking.  And their little bodies turning from babies to toddlers.  They can be sooooo sweet but can also have such a temper.  I mean, full on hair pulling and wrestling.  Not as much biting, so that's good. Vivian loves her purse, Riley loves to sometimes just take it because she can.  Vivian also loves Luke's shoes and wears them, while Riley is discovering socks.  We survived our first Purdue game and they actually got to see a win!  We had Ne-Ne's 65th birthday bash and listened to the band, danced, played, and had a blast.  We love going for bike rides and going to Luke's soccer practice.  He's such a good little listener and loves to play.  Fall is almost here but soaking up the nice weather around the neighborhood while we can.

 

Wordless Wednesday- me and mommy

Wrestling

Happy Birthday, America!! 240 years!!

We had a great (long) 4th of July weekend!


Thursday night was the last concert of the season at our park and Tracey came into town from NC so she was able to join us!  She stayed the night and the next morning we got up at went to see Professor Watermelon at Goddard, then to Conner Prairie to see the new 4 story tree house.  So awesome!


Saturday we got up and went to Heritage Lake to hang out with the Arnolds, Stuckey, and even the Pittmans from Utah.  So it was fun!  Rainy/cloudy weather didn't stop Reid and Luke from wanting a boat ride or jumping in the lake.  It was nice because the girls, McKenzie, Addison, and Jens were all able to take a nap and we had a little more time to relax (if you can call it that). Long day, but fun.


Sunday went to Ruby's 4th birthday party!!  She is such a big girl.  She loves her unicorns, pink, and Finding Dory. 


Monday we went to North Willow to hang out with Carlyles and Weavers. They all swam despite the overcast/light rain.  We were only there a couple of hours but wore them out.  We didn't go anywhere to watch fireworks b/c the girls were in bed by 7:30 and Luke really didn't seem too interested b/c we had seen the Conner Prairie ones since Friday night from our bedroom window.  

Our little firecrackers!

Now we  are getting ready for our Lake Michigan vacation with the Weavers!! July 16-23 - Can't wait!!