Summer Swimming

We've had some hot days in Colorado and are expecting more over the next week.  We've been cooling off with friends in various pools around the area.  Today we went to our neighborhood pool for a couple of hours and everyone was happy!

...and who doesn't love an ice cream cone on a hot day?!

Happy Father's Day

It brings me so much joy to see Jaffa be an involved, caring, and loving father to Kellan and Harper.

I saw this poem yesterday and had to share it.

Walk With Me, Daddy

Walk alongside me, Daddy

and hold my little hand.

I have so many things to learn

that I don't yet understand.

Teach me things to keep me safe

from dangers every day.

Show me how to do my best

at home, at school, at play.

Every child needs a gentle hand

to guide them as they grow.

So walk alongside me, Daddy.

We have a long ways to go.

Yesterday I asked Kellan what was special about his daddy.  He told me he loved Jaffa because:

-he makes good popcorn

-he wrestles me

-he takes me to the rec center

-he takes me on bike rides

-he lets me ride the horsey

-he takes me swimming

-he snuggles with me

Harper was pretty appreciative of the nights he's gotten up to change her diaper and feed her.

I'm thankful to be parenting alongside someone who can answer ALL of Kellan's questions, provide additional patience when mine is running thin, give the kids baths, read stories at bedtime, impress Kellan with his big splashes off the diving board, teach him proper form when shooting a basket, and above all show our children unconditional love.

Our kiddos are pretty fortunate to have a father that is involved in their lives, day in and day out.  Thank you Jaffa, for being the special man in their (our) lives.  We love you!

Boulder Creek Festival

What a beautiful day to head into Boulder and walk around at the festival.

We love summer!

2 month stats

Little Miss Harper turned two months old today!  We celebrated by stopping in to see her pediatrician for a well-baby check up.  He thought she looked perfect and is developing well.  She is definitely not having trouble in the growth department.  She now weighs 13 lbs 7.5 oz (95th percentile) and she is 24.5 inches long (off the charts)!  

She was even sweet enough to sleep through the night for me last night.  10pm-6am.  What a champ!

Smiley Girl

These little smiles sure make my day.  I love when I can catch them on camera.  :)

Rosie!

This week at the Butterfly Pavilion Kellan was a brave boy and held Rosie the Tarantula!

Here's Harper's reaction to the Butterfly Pavilion.  She's not real impressed...

Touch-a-Truck

Over the weekend, Louisville had their annual "Touch-a-Truck" day at the rec center.  Trucks from all over the area park in the lot and allow kids to climb inside, honk horns, etc.  We took Kellan last year as well.  This year his favorites were the helicopter and the bulldozer.  

pretty little princess

In the words of Kellan: "Mom!  Harper looks like a princess!"