Happy Birthday Kimee!

A little recap won't hurt anything right..? I am late posting Kimee's birthday pictures from the end of July. It was good birthday.  We didn't have it at the Splash Pad due to the forcast stating "90%" chance of rain and wind, but we should have taken that 10% chance because it never rained. We had a nice get together here with the family and some friends. Kimee celebrated her 5th birthday. Carl and I celebrated the completion of a long drawn out project. (the swing set area)  We are glad to have Kimee in our family.

 Her cake she made mostly by herself and decorated herself.

 Showing off her mad skills.. and that's about all she's got...

 The completion of our playground area.

Jacob really likes Kimee. She is a good helper.

 Bekah just sitting on the blanket because she won't crawl in the grass..



All too Common of a Scene

We have been busy and I am not even sure doing what but I am tired. (Can I pull the mom card?) These pictures are becoming all to common around our house. I love summer and most days I will openly admit it, I don't even dress the babies..Also most days, I have to fight Ethan to take his nap (which is still needs for sure or he is Mr. Cranky pants) and I end up falling asleep too. I feel like I need my nap just as much as Ethan needs his.  Kimee, well, she has found great ways to entertain herself while I am passed out on the couch.

A full belly is a happy belly.. Can you guess which one is which?

Should have been cleaning since it looks like we barely have room on the couch. Cleaning, so overrated.

Take Two

It is nearly impossible with kids to get good pictures as most of us know. I REEAAALLLLYY wanted cute 4th of July pictures with the kids in their "parade" clothes. (Is that really too much to ask?) We finally got some but let me show you the outtakes..

Jabob is happy he got the toy from Bekah

Jacob eating his "new" toy. Bekah just noticed it was gone and is slightly upset.

Bekah  is trying to take the toy back.

Finally, this was as good as it got with the two of them.

Bekah

 Jacob.. He is such a smiley baby. Can't help but make you smile when you see this.

Insane me wanted to try again, the next day. The second take went something like this...

Bekah poked Jacob in the eye.

 

Both being distracted by the other kids. Jacob sucking, not his thumb, his index finger.

Jacob reaching for the "distraction" toy. (I guess it worked..)

Bekah being very smug..dirty face and all.

We thought we would throw Daddy into the mix..Gotta love Bekah's face...

This was the last take..and rightfully so. Yes, that is SPIT UP..

The other kids.