A weekend of play

This weekend I took the girls out to explore our new town. We went to the park on Saturday and the girls enjoyed the swings, as usual, and also had fun playing on the slides. It was really hot, so when Alaina started sweating I decided it was time for some ice cream. I'd heard about this place called Goodberry's so we went there for an afternoon treat. It was very good custard and reminded me of Ritter's back home. The girls of course enjoyed their vanilla with peaches and cried when it was gone. Today we took a trip up to the state farmer's market and bought some fresh fruit and veggies. The girls loved the peaches and we're happy to carry them around the house and eat when we got home. Our days are getting longer with the girls growing up...now starting around 6:30 and ending close to 8:00! By the end of the day I'm ready to go to sleep with them! Even though I get frustrated at times, who couldn't love these faces...

A day at the backyard beach...

I bought the girls a pool a few weeks ago and today we decided to spend some time in it. They both enjoyed splashing around and cooling off from the sun. Hope you enjoy these pics!

We're growing up!

Now that we've moved into the house I finally have time to update our blog. I can't believe that Alaina and Abbie are 18 months old already! How time flies! The girls are enjoying their new house and room, they love the "ugs" on their walls. Besides the fact that they can walk around at high speed now, they are also climbing the stairs and learning new words. They can tell you all the features of their face, although they still like to call the nose an eye. They have also been saying their colors, their favorites are "puple" and "ewow". Their favorite new word...EAT. If I followed their directions to eat we would be at the table all day! Anytime they see a table they think it's time for food! Abbie is also mastering her eating skills...she is able to eat her yogurt with her spoon with very little mess. Before I know it they'll be off to school:{ Hope you enjoy these new pictures.

The vacation's over...time to get packing!

We had a great visit to Indiana last week and enjoyed seeing all of our family and friends. I think Abbie and Alaina have finally gotten back on their normal schedule since they are not the crabby children that they were at the end of our trip:) Anyway, we closed on the house Friday and are ready to get moved in. We've already done some painting and Andy is going to get some other things done this week. The girls are getting a pink and red ladybug themed roomed and Alaina has already showed she is pleased with the pink walls as she clapped when I showed her the finished paint job! I can't wait for all of us, including the dogs, to be able to enjoy our new home. Here are some pictures that we took of the girls during our trip.

We're getting a house!

After spending many hours searching for homes online and driving through many neighborhoods, we have found the perfect house for our family. We are so happy to have found a great place with a wonderful yard for the girls to play in and for the dogs to run in...they won't know what to do without their leashes! The builder accepted our offer this week and if all goes well we should close by the end of July. Since the house is brand new, we will have alot of painting and yard work to do but we know it will be worth it! We took the pictures below this week.

We're walking together!

This has been a good week for us! Alaina started walking on Tuesday and now we can't slow her down. She is realizing that walking in beneficial since she can carry things around now. Abbie has continued to walk but doesn't feel the need to show it off too often! Now we just need to find some shoes that fit and they'll be set. Enjoy this new clip!

I got skills too!

I've been watching my sissy get all the attention from standing and walking so I've decided it's my turn! Today we went to the waterpark and I honed my skills in the kiddie pool. When I got on dry land I stood up and even teased Mommy and Daddy with a couple of steps. I decided to show off again when I got home so everyone could see me! Enjoy!