We Have a Walker

I'm a little behind on posting about one of the most exciting milestones so far. Drew started walking 2 weeks ago, right at 11 months. He "officially" took his first couple steps about 4 weeks ago, but didn't take off until the last couple weeks. It it so much fun to watch him get so excited about it. It is so cute to see him come around the corner walking instead of crawling. My baby isn't acting like such a baby anymore.

On the Move

Drew is 10 months old now and he is on the move! Over the last month and a half he has learned to crawl, cruise along furniture, crawl up the stairs, walk behind toys, stand up for a few seconds at a time, and climb on everything. It is so much fun to watch him, but he is definitely into everything! His most recent climbing adventure was getting onto Hailey's bed.





He still likes to do "so big" once and awhile...he used to love it, but now it's getting a little "boring" for him. All the little phases are so funny! His favorite thing to do now is wave to everyone. He especially enjoyed waving to whomever was behind the boat this weekend.

The Last Hoorah!

Well, we had to close up shop at Higgins Lake over Labor weekend. Sad, but at least we had a beautiful weekend to enjoy the last tidbits of summer. The kids enjoyed the boat as much as possible this weekend....and the adults too, of course.

Hailey and her cousins having fun in Grandpa Dan's boat.


Getting cozy in the boat.

A Princess Party

We just celebrated Hailey's 3rd birthday- I can't believe it! Hailey had so much fun gearing up for her party and thoroughly enjoying her whole day. I let Hailey pick out her cake...princess, her plates, cups, and napkins...princess, and her balloons...princess. Yes, we are very much into the Disney princesses right now. Dan and I gave her our big present in the afternoon before the party. It was a good thing, because she was so excited to get a bike, she wanted to ride it right away. She definitely had it 'broken in' before the party.


Hailey also got a really cool scooter from Grandma Jean.

Always Smilin'

Drew seems to always have a smile on his face- I love it!

Fun in the Sun

Yikes! It's been a month since I've posted anything. Here are some fun pics of the kids enjoying the summer.

Hanging out at the pool with Grandma and Hailey's cousin, Aislinn.

New adventures with daddy.




Fun with sparklers on the 4th of July.

Hailey with her cousins, Jack and Ellie- it's so cute how they have to do things the same way!

Drew was so funny as he maneuvered his way through the chairs.

Carnival Fun

Hailey enjoyed her first carnival this weekend in Rockford. We had so much fun! Dan and I weren't sure how she would do, but thankfully she loved the rides and did not want to stop! We went with our friends and their two girls.

Reese and Hailey flying high. The Flying Saucer was by far the favorite...

...as you can see by the "perma grins".


Reese, Hailey and Eliza waiting for the dads to get back with tickets for just one more ride.