Summer Fun...

We've been doing everything we can to make the most of this summer! Since our newest addition joins us in August we're trying to cram it all in up front. Lydia is at such a fun age and we are loving every last minute we have with her til we have to share our minutes with the new sissy (I'm so scared and nervous for that, I can't even tell you!?!?)

Some of the fun things we've been able to do so far include; a short camping trip on which Ava and Mitchel accompanied us. We fit a lot of adventure into the overnight trip. We saw 2 momma moose and their babies and we caught about ten fish. We had a little two point buck that hung out in our camp and even slept there. We also had some good cooking, but there is definitely room for improvement in that department.
Next we had a much anticipated visit from Aunt Jen, Aunt Nancy and Cousin Emily. We fit some fun into the week with them that included lots of yummy food, shopping, swimming, game playing, rodeo going, and relaxing. Lydia has been missing her "friends" ever since they left on Sunday. They really spoiled her with attention and gifts. Aside from that we've been doing a lot of swimming to stay cool. Lydia also started swimming lessons with cousin Mitch and is really loving it. She's a fearless little fish!

The fun in photos...

"Belly Laughs"

Last night I was getting Lydi ready for bed and I groaned and said "I can't even bend over...this belly is so big!" She ran over, put one had on my back and one my belly and said, "Here, I help you get that baby out!"

A few minutes later I was settling into her rocking chair to read her a book. I said come sit on my lap and she looked at me and said, "You too big. I sit on the rug." She's right! the chair is not big enough for THREE of us!

Lydi LOvE...

It has been great spending more time with my Lydi-bugs this week. She is so much fun. I hate to think she's actually going to grow up! I wish I could keep her just how she is! Here are some of the funny things she's been saying and doing this week...

-She wrapped her arms around me when I was down at her level cleaning and said "you my best friend." HEAVEN!
-She has been wanting to help with a lot of the cleaning and when I try to interfere her famous words are: "no le-my do it!"
-She has been a little lazy with her eating and will look at me and say "feed me."
-She always wants me to rest with her and she'll say "just for minute, palease."
-When she is upset I'll give her a few minutes to get over it and when she's ready she'll say "I not sad, I just happy now."
-She's usually watching a cartoon while I shower and as soon as she hears the water turn off she jumps up and runs in the bathroom to get me a towel and hands it in to me through the shower door. The funny thing about this is the consistency. She will not miss the opportunity. I used to forget to wait for her and she would get so upset...not anymore, now it's just part of the routine.
-She has been wanting to sleep in our bed at night and it makes for a very lousy night's sleep-especially being 32 weeks pregnant! But she always seems to wake up with an issue in the night and knows she'll get in there. The funniest was "there's an alligator in my bed." The first time it was genuine. She had a bad dream. The next three times...not so much. She's now moved on from that to a mouse on her dresser. She is hilarious.

I could go on and on, and this is probably boring you all, but I have to remember these things to get me through those teenage years that might prove to be less enjoyable!

SURPRISE VISITORS!

Lydi's Pa and "udder" (other) gramma stopped in for a surprise visit on their way to Idaho and they brought this darling baby goat with them. What better to come home from church to?!?

It was a nice Sunday all around! We had grammy over for dinner for our favorite; Ritzie chicken! Then we tested the pool by dipping our feet in and realized it needs lots of HEAT! The water was a bone chilling 65 degrees. We made cupcakes after that and remembered why we don't bake! 24 hours later and 14 of the cupcakes are gone! (Lydia had one) OOPS! We are so thrilled for summer to be here and for our new, more relaxed schedule!!!