Holiday World

Well, on Friday we went to Holiday World with Cade's family for the second year in a row. It's definitely a fun trip, but a lot more work with 2 kids! Brooklyn had a lot of fun riding all of the big rides...when we first got there I was disappointed because I thought no way would she be able to ride any of these things by herself. But if you've never been to HW, they have a great kiddie section with about 6 rides and she could do all but 1. It was almost hard to let go and realize how independent she is becoming. Anyway, she totally loved it and she enjoyed the water park as well. We think she's getting some new teeth, so she didn't act as outgoing about the whole thing as we thought she might, but we could still tell she was having fun. About mid-afternoon it stormed, so we left the park and on our way out got hit by a downpoured, and EVERYTHING got soaked...what a mess. It was one of those things you laugh about LATER! We stayed at the Jasper Inn, which is a Holidome, and we ordered pizza that night because our kids were in no condition to sit down at a restaurant. Brooklyn ran around and played hide-and-go-seek with her Pa-Pa, and enjoyed the pool and running all over the place! Through the whole day Camden was a real trooper and was wonderful! We're glad to be home now though to rest. Well, hope to post pics soon of Brooklyn on the rides.

gotta love their pretty faces!

Aunt Mania

well, Brooklyn had a lot of fun this weekend with her aunt amy and aunt molly. i must say they spoil her rotten! we had two weddings on sat., so amy and molly took brooklyn to the pool and chic-fil-a. it's so awesome for me to see someone else enjoy what i get to experience every day...what a blessing! the laughter that filled our house this weekend was so refreshing. from brooklyn trying to say "i saw a dinosaur", which sounds like a--hole, to my funky neck and leg tan lines from falling asleep in the sun, to molly repeating comedic monologues from "last comic standing"...let's just say many laughing tears were shed. i love my sisters so much and i love how they love our kids. thanks amy and molly for your generosity in an overwhelming way...we all love you!

Summer Fun

We've really had a great summer so far. We've spent many days at the pool, and we've gone to the zoo a handful of times too. Brooklyn loves the water and mostly like dumping it on her head. She also likes going in the big pool with her daddy! Brooklyn has also had a lot of fun and become more courageous at the park as she'll attempt most slides and will even swing on the "big people" swing! Unfortanately when we go to the park, she also likes to play in the mulch, which can make for a dirty adventure, but hey, it wears her out and that's all the more sleep mom and dad get!!

the Big boy

Camden is getting so big. He is about 11 lbs. 10 oz. He's finally able to fit into more of his clothes and is just becoming cuter every day. He has finally started smiling and cooing, and he is quite the snuggler.

Children's Museum

Well, yesterday we went to the children's museum and Brooklyn had a great time! She is just beginning to do so many more new skills and explores new things each time. She also learned a new word yesterday...dinosaur. However, it doesn't always sound like dinosaur, but a--hole, like the little boy in Meet the Fockers. I must say it's pretty funny and she's quite a character!

Our first blog

Welcome to our blogspot. Hopefully this is an opportunity for all of our friends and family far away to keep up with our lives. Brooklyn and Camden are both growing and doing new and funny things everyday, so this will not only inform you, but keep you smiling as well! We hope to do a better job of sharing pics and keeping you up-to-date as they grow.