Just Some Firsts

With 2 growing children in our household we have a lot of "firsts" going on.

The other night Ford and Olivia took a bath together for the first time. Once again, the bigger of the two is quite thrilled and the smaller of the two is wondering what he has gotten himself into. Olivia was beside herself excited to have a partner in crime in the bath tub with her because, let me tell you, she commits LOTS of questionable acts during that short period of time. Not kidding.

This little guy tried his taste buds at sweet potatoes for the first time. Although, it did go better than the cereal I still wouldn't call it a success. We have our fingers crossed that he will become a tad more successful in the next few weeks.

And, a couple of more pictures of the cutie pies for good measure.

Today, you get a sideways picture. Yep, blogger can be pretty silly sometimes but I had to post the sibling picture anyway.

First time for the chunk to be on his beautiful blanket my Aunt Cindy made. I think he thought it was so soft and cuddly. I mean, look how happy he is (of course, he's about that happy 95% of the time).

Hays' Mini-Me

Both of these pictures were taken around the same age, 4 months.

Hays

Ford

I guess we all know where my adorable baby gets his looks.

Girls Beach Trip Plus Four

The girls (Me, mom, my sister and Aunt Cindy) started taking an annual beach trip to the Collins condo when we first got married. Well, now that my sister and I both have kids we have added 3 boys and another girl to the trip. I guess technically it can't be called the "girls" beach trip anymore. I can't say that this trip is as relaxing as it used to be but I can say that we have an equal amount of fun as we did back in the day.

These kids kept us on our toes the entire time. Let's just say that there was an 8:30 mandatory bedtime for EVERYBODY.

Nano had her arms full about 99.9% of the time (even while she was sleeping). That's what you call a good Nano.

Our annual ritual is to bury Kai in the sand, the kid LOVES to be buried.

He's soaking it all in and learning the ropes from the older three. Boy, next year should be very interesting.

Can't go to the pool without a break for sno-cones.

Chillaxin.

Nano and her girl.

Our BIG baby, Dalton had to try out Ford's bed.

Sleeping with momma after the early morning feeding. #anythinggoesonvacation

Aunt Cindy wasn't able to make it this year and boy, did we miss her! You'll have to come next year so the kids don't have us outnumbered! We missed you terribly.

The Next Katy Perry

Have you seen the Katy Perry movie yet? I know she is a tad strange but she really worked hard to get where she is today and I have a new respect for her music. Olivia is a lot like Katy Perry in that she can make up her own lyrics, they may be a tad strange and a little off to the rest of the world but they make perfect sense to her.

Home At Last

The beach was oh, so nice but this little boy is so happy to be in his own bed!

Diva in the making???

We had to take Lilly to Petsmart to get groomed the other day. This is the little lady as she is doing her shopping. Don't you love the purse? I made her keep another purse and jewelry in the car.

Gotta love her.

Overstaying the Beach

Is it even possible to overstay the beach??? Not in my books. We are working on our second week here. We came down with Hays and his parents for the Fourth of July and decided to stay by ourselves (me and both kids) until my sister, nephews and mom get here tomorrow afternoon. This will make about a 2 week trip altogether. But, I mean really, who gets tired of being at the beach??

This chunk of burning love hasn't minded one bit.

I think this one could probably live at the beach. She loves everything about the beach. She loves the sand (she even likes to eat it) and the ocean (it helps that Nemo and Dory live there).

Of course, he hasn't missed one snooze since being down here even while we're at the pool or beach.

Thank goodness big sister is a little water bug.

Meet Sophie, Ford's best friend. I guess he needed to find a companion while we swam.

We decided to forgo the swimming this afternoon and instead kicked the beach ball around. She kept kissing and hugging the ball and telling it it was sweet. Who would have known a beach ball could be so loved.

This guy has taken over Gigi's leather chair. Just give him a remote control and the T.V. on ESPN and he would have it made (ugh, just like a man).:)