Birthday Hat

Drew's birthday is right around the corner, so we had an impromptu photo shoot with his birthday boy hat.  I thought they turned out pretty cute!

These next couple, he was turning circles looking for his hat, much like a dog chasing his tail!

 I wanted a good one of him standing up, but every time he stood up, he headed straight for the camera.  This is the best I could get.  We may try again later.  Every day he is getting more steady on his feet.

 Of course, Sissy had to join in the fun.  She sure does love her little brother!

This is how we got started!

Back to the Zoo

Don't know if you can tell, but there's Baby Leyla!  She is so tiny and precious!  Her mommy kept covering her up with hay to try to protect her!

Eating lunch in the new MOLA (Museum of Living Arts). The kids loved the scenery while we ate!

WAY TOO BIG a snake for Mommy!

A hug and a coin for the froggy

B-A-D Boy!

But he's our BAD Boy!  I guess he thinks he's helping, but hmmmm...not sure I agree! This little man climbs on everything!

Don't let this deceive you...he was completely on the door.  We are just too slow with the camera!  He hasn't crawled ALL the way inside...yet!

Playing around

Drew loves to climb!  Up, up, and away!

Learning how to "pump"

Big Smile!!

Trying to hide...but she doesn't fit very well anymore!

Weekend at Gram & Grandpa's

Yes, Mommy got behind again.  We spent one of our last weekends before school started back visiting Gram and Grandpa.  We pretty much just hung out at the river and pool.  It was a great weekend!

The kids both like coloring with Gram's magic markers

We got to go on a boat ride and I got to do a little skiing. It was great to have the boat back!

Ashtyn did great in the river!

This is her preference for kayaking, though.

Drew woke up in time for some pool time

Sibling love...isn't it sweet

Just being silly

We got to spend some quality time with Grandma

and went to one of our favorite restaurants...Sea Island

Thanks and Can't wait to see you again!!!

Love you!

Ashtyn has been taking ballet during July.  She really enjoyed it!  Thanks to Gracie for the leatards so Mommy didn't have to buy them!!!

This is her showing off her moves before we head to class one day.

Her friend, Harper, took the class with her.

This kept Drew occupied and happy while sissy danced.

And finally, they had a summer class show for the parents. It was nothing like what I dread may be in the future (real dance recitals).  We really just got to watch a class and got a glimpse of what they have learned.  They wore the little skirts so the could move them as they walked around the hay.

First some stretching. Even I know how important this is!

I'm pretty sure this was Ashtyn's favorite part of the dance.  She even sang along with the music!!  Oooooh Ahhhhh Ohhhhh Ahhhh!

And done.

Daddy worked from home so he could go see Ashtyn's little show.  Drew gives his approval.

A little demonstration of what they have learned.

You are a beautiful ballerina, Ashtyn!  We are glad you had so much fun!!