Birthday Playtime

 A few weeks ago, we went to a birthday party for a sweet little girl who was turning 4.  It was so nice, because Lil G loves his friend "A" and her little brother, "N".  The kids had a blast playing outside, making crowns, getting balloon animals and eating cookie-cake and homemade ice cream. 

B with the soccer ball.

 M and L on the balance beam.

Lil G tackles the tunnel, followed by M and L.

G heads down the slide.  

 Balance beam!!  Lil G did a great job, as did the birthday girl (A) and L.

 

The kids had a blast playing with water balloons on the parachute.  Lil G kept ending up with all the balloons popping right by him!

AF, smiling away!

 The birthday girl looks ecstatic to be playing with the parachute!

A minor skirmish.  Probably bound to happen.

 B enjoyed the water play, provided by Lori.

Smunchie was pretty relaxed throughout the entire party.

 Lil G was so proud of his crown. 

G, getting ready to throw a water balloon.

 The kids did a water race.  They had to fill sponges with water and then empty them into a bucket.  The kids loved it!

The kids got to roll around a ball, in order to make ice cream. 

Water Limbo!  M had her own approach to avoiding the "pole".

 Lil G decided to go THROUGH the pole....

 As did G.

After the kids went inside and got dressed in dry clothes, the got to get balloon animals made by the "balloon lady".  G is sporting his sword, with a holster.

M, showing off her flower.

 A very inquisitive N.

B, with his "black flower"

 Lil G, trying to blow through a noisemaker.

Kids Run for Fun

 This year, we decided to have Lil G do the "Lake Run Kids Run for Fun" event.  It occurs weekly throughout the summer;  however, Lil G always went to bed too early to participate!  We thought it would be good to let him run with kids, in an event that is not a race, since as of late, he has been having trouble accepting when he does not "win".

Hanging out by the fence, waiting for his race to start. 

With his friend, BL, in their matching shirts, with their race numbers displayed proudly on their backs.

 Time to race! Daddy ran with Lil G, though he repeatedly asked to run alone.  Mama was a little concerned about him running all around a track by himself! 

Everyone who runs the race gets a ribbon for participating.  Lil G did great!  He started at the back of the pack and by the end of his lap, he was near the front!  I was so proud of him, though, b/c he didn't mention that he "won" at all!

Proudly admiring his ribbon.  Such a sweetie!

Sunday Funday

 This was just a typical Sunday, where Lil G decided to ride his bike and car in the alley behind our house.  He is so thrilled with the warmer weather!

"Look mama!  It's my Nemo shirt" (aka- his orange and white shirt).

 "Bye mama!  I going to work!"

Snuggly Smunchie <3

 Lil G still cannot quite reach the pedals on his big wheel. Thus, he cruises down the driveway and pushes it back up, to go again!

6 week update

 We tried to get a picture of just Smunchie.  Lil G was having none of that!  He adores his little sister so much.

 Sibling Love

And finally, here is a comparison picture of Smunchie next to her giraffe.  I had intended to do one when Smunchie was newly born but alas, time got away from me.  We'll try and take pictures periodically to document how much she is growing. 

Current stats:

Age- 6 weeks

Weight- 11 pounds, 13 ounces

Length- approximately 23 inches

Loved- 100%

Mother's Day

This last Sunday was Mother's day.  My fourth Mother's day as a mom, as a matter of fact.  As is our tradition, we took pictures of mama, with all her kiddos, even though Lil G was having trouble complying and Smunchie was a little fussy.  But, these are definitely snapshots of our life--not quite perfect, but ideal anyway. 

Love you, my little people.  You are two of the best things in my world.