Big girl!

98% for height, 75% for head and weight! My girls take after their daddy for sure!

Our first real family vacation

Going very well so far. We made it to the beach, Carter played in the waves, Adeline slept in the sand. We have floated in the pool, lounged in the hot tub. Stayed up too late and gotten up too early! Eaten some great meals, had a made to order donut, amazing cocktails. Carter ran bare foot on the board walk, Adeline has had her meals on the beach, the boardwalk, all over.

They are both learning to float. Carter thinks she can swim! Adeline thinks she's funny! Yesterday while we were lounging, mom in the sun, Addie in the shade, Carter took time running back and forth to pat both of our backs and shush us so we could sleep. :-) so many fun memories already and we are less than half way through it! I love a full week vaca!

Airplane

Once again, here we are, on the plane. Carter asleep on daddy, Adeline passed out on mommy, all is well. Mommy and Daddy are getting some reading time in. Carter is apparently dreaming of partying! She just lifted her hands, did a little rock out and then clapped and cheered, "yay!". Right back to passed out! I love these girls!

Our new favorite outdoor adventure...

Checking on the baby birds!

As long as mamma lets us!

Reasons Adeline is crying

Because her sister is in the infant car seat.

Reasons Carter is crying

Because she no longer fits in the infant car seat.

Nein Nein Nein Ok Fein

Seems like a totally appropriate first mani pedi color for a toddler, right?

Book time out

When is it too early to put your kid on a book time out? I never thought it would come before she could actually read.

Parent Fail

Do not try to put fake tattoos on your children before they are ready. It will end badly for everyone.

Crawling, laughing, playing

My little bundle of joy is about to be off to the races! Backwards crawling has started, she is playing with her big sister and giggling up a storm! I love seeing these two interact. What a joy and blessing. I am also amazed everyday at their love of Daddy and Mommy and how we all seem to grow in that love daily. Lifting each other up literally and figuratively.

Big sister

Looking out, holding hands, teaching the little one how to dance, alerting the world when she cries because little sister should be tended to immediately, showing her "knuckles", wiping her tears...Carter has this big sister thing down...and Adeline seems to love every minute of it!

Loving life!

Daughters are the best! I love the way my girls love each other. Always looking for each other. Carter asks for Adeline every morning if she's still asleep, or squeals with delight when she comes down the stairs and sees her sister already waiting for her. Adeline gazes in wonder at her sister, watches her every move and is clearly waiting for the day when she can run after her. I love watching these girls grow up. I am one lucky lady!