Water, water everywhere...

So it's officially summer in Texas. That means two things: 1. I get to stay home with our little sweet pea (I'm loving every minute of it) and

2. it's RIDICULOUSLY hot!!! Seriously 100 degrees outside is not fun so we head for some relief in the water.

Audrey and I took swim lessons the first 2 weeks of summer and we definitely have a fish on our hands. She even goes "kick, kick" in the bathtub now.

We met our friends Lauren and Nathan at a splash pad in Colleyville and the kids loved it. It's tucked away at the back of a park and has a covered pavilion- perfect for picnics. The best part is that it is free:-)

Finally- we have spent the last 2 Sundays in our backyard "pool". Audrey and Shelby are thoroughly enjoying it. Some day Audrey will be mortified that I posted the last picture but it was too funny. We went outside right after her nap and instead of going back inside and getting her swim suit we just stripped her down and let her swim in the nude. After a way, Cory started working in the yard and Audrey jumped out of the pool to help out...still naked:-)

Ready for swim lessons

hanging out in the backyard pool

Splash pad

Audrey spent half the time turning this handle

Splashing around

In the pool again

Full Moon in the back yard!

Home Again, Home Again

Uncle Mikey and Uncle Tim finally made it back to Texas for a visit. After their weekends in the scorching Texas heat they remembered why they left Texas and moved to Colorado in the first place:-) We had a blast visiting with everyone. Audrey loves her uncles, Mallory and Kristen and we can't wait to see you guys over 4th of July!


Kristen, Audrey and Tim hanging out


On our way to brunch at Central Market


Uncle Tim hanging out with his nieces


Audrey finally warming up to Uncle Mikey:-)


Big Guy, Shuushie and Audrey- We had a house full for Memory Day weekend


Uncle Mikey and Mallory before heading to their wedding


Audrey loves to give kisses:-)

Our Terrific Toddler

I know, I know...I am the worst blogger ever. The good news is that school is finally out and I should be able to post more often this summer:-)

Some updates on our sweet pea:
- she started swim lessons this week and loves the water. It's a Mommy and Me swim lesson and it's a toss up on who is having more fun!
-She is OBSESSED with shoes. As soon as she wakes up in the morning she wants her shoes. Sandals and PJ's are quite a look. Audrey is turning into a big girl and wants to do everything herself. She refuses to let anyone else put her shoes on for her. Most days she can even get them on the right foot.
- She is talking more and more each day and we frequently hear, "what's dat?" or "where go?"
- She LOVES our dog Shelby. Seriously, anytime we leave the house she asks for Shelby and as soon as we get home she runs to the door and loves all over our furbaby. Shelby is extremely patient with her and tolerates the hugs and kisses- she usually rewarded with bits of Audrey's dinner. She still throws shelby her leftovers at night...we may have to curb that soon.
-Audrey is an avid "reader" she will grab a basket of books, lay a blanket over her lap and read away. Wonder where she got that???hehe. Recently she has started "reading" to her babies. She pulls them into her lap and points to the pictures in her books. I love it!

The following pictures are from Audrey's 2 year pictures. My friend Kirsi took them again (she did Audrey's 1 year pics) and she is FANTASTIC! If you are interested her email is: kirsiingram@yahoo.com or check out her blog at www.kirsiingram.blogspot.com .