More Summer Fun

 1st boat ride.  

(This was actually a few weeks ago....trying to catch up)

 

4th of July party at the Mitchell Farm

Zoo & Water Park

Watching the dolphin show at the Brookfield Zoo

We discovered a little water park in ottawa and Addie loves it!

Last week I decided to buy Addie a potty so when the time came that she was ready to use it we were prepared.  I never expected her to use it this young, but to my surprise the second day we had it she sat down and peed.  The next day she peed on it 4 times and pooped once.  We were so impressed!    The next couple of days she went a couple of times, but wasn't to interested.  Now everytime we asks if she wants to sit on the potty she says no:(  Oh well, it was fun while it lasted.

More Summer fun

"How about you let me drive".

"Seriously, get out.  I want to drive".

Addie enjoying her new playhouse

Gpa Pat bought Addie a cool sandbox at a benefit auction in eville.

Fountain in Chicago

Swimming in the pond

Yesterday we went for Addie's 15 month doctors visit.  She is now 24.6 lbs (75%) and 30 3/4" tall (50%).  I am surprised her weight wasn't even higher the way she has been eating lately.  She eats constantly! 

A day of fun

Strawberry picking at the Guelde farm

Taking a paddle boat ride at Great Gma & Gpa's

Driving Great Gpa's lawn mower

All pooped out from all fun.

Kayla's 2nd Birthday Party

I was trying to give Brent time to post about Kayla's birthday party first, but I can't wait any longer.  The pictures are to cute.

Hillbilly Birthday Party!

We hosted Kayla's birthday party at our new house.  Finally we have a house big enough to have a party!  Yeah!!!  It was stormy most of the day, so we didn't really plan on the girls swimming.  Once they let the girls outside though there was no stopping them from getting in the pool.  Kennedy was the first to jump in in her clothes, so the guys just decided to strip down all the girls.

All the girls enjoying Addie's playroom

mmmmmm.....  pizza

mmmmmmm.......  cake

Shedd Visit #2

On Friday June 4th we took all the girls to the Shedd Aquarium for Kayla's 2nd Birthday.  It is hard to remember what it was like 2 years ago when none of these beautiful little girls were in our lives. They make life so much more fun!

Everyone was pooped by this point and ready for a nap.

All moved in

We are all moved into are new house!  It has been a little over 3 weeks since we closed and we have all the painting complete except for the second coat on the walls surrounding the stairs.  I like to paint, but it feels great to be almost done.  We are all enjoying all the extra space.  We can see the park from our house and as soon as Addie gets up and eats she continuously signs to go outside until I take her out.  She loves to ride in her wagon around the neighborhood and check everything out.

She started walking about the time we closed on the house and is getting better at it everyday.  She doesn't talk much, but is getting very good at signing.  If she doesn't know a sign for something she makes one up.   Everyday is something new and we are enjoying every minute of it.

We are headed back to the Shedd tomorrow with all the girls.  Should be a fun day!

 Enjoying her new playroom