Celebrating the 4th Of July

We have a few traditions for the 4th of July. Here are a few!

1. We must watch the parade and run after CANDY! Possibly getting hit by parade traffic is part of the fun...

 

2. We must utilize all available resources (ie Grandma) and totally exhaust them and baby involved.

3. We must run the Sully Freedom Fun Run. Yes, Chloe and my Dad ran too this year! I am so proud of them!

4. Kyle and I must ask, "Why do we always run the Sully Freedom Fun Run?" after obtaining another 5K PW (personal worst).

5. We must play with water balloons at the Dunsbergen's. This is not negotiable.

6. We must stay up really late and watch fireworks. Yep, Kyle reports that this is a "MUST" on our summer list! Hope your 4th Of July was fun too!

Our Most Recent Fun

The kids are having a blast with our new pool that we set up.

This picture just cracks me up. They are freezing because we had just filled the pool with ice cold water!

The People on the "Puter" Told Me

Chloe does not take consistent naps (and neither does Caleb!). Considering that I still selfishly like a little quiet time in the afternoon I implemented "Quiet Bins" awhile back. She has a bin for each day that she only gets to play with during nap time. They have worked pretty well and they keep her pretty occupied. Today Caleb finally asked for some quiet bins (I was waiting for this to happen!). Here is how he went about asking as I was tucking him into bed for his nap...

Caleb: I sure wish I was Chloe...
Me: Why's that?
Caleb: So I could have a quiet bin to play with.
Me: Oh, but Caleb you need to sleep. You're too little for quiet bins.
Caleb: But Mommy, the people on the puter (computer) told me that it's ok if kids that are 3 get quiet bins. They told me, they did!

I'm not sure what to think of his rationale...I'm wondering if it came from listening to me...SCARY!

Cameron's Latest

 I've been behind on updating this blog! Here are Cameron's stats from his 9 month well child a month late...
Height: 29 1/4in. 73%
Weight: 19lb 9oz (24%)
Head Circ: 18in (54%)
He's gaining ground! I thought these pictures of him and my Grandma were pretty precious. He was having a ball on the swing!

This is where I find him most of the time these days. He is crawling/scooting backwards only. He keeps getting stuck under the couch the poor little guy. And then he yells for help. Do you blame him??

Caleb

Caleb has turned into quite the conversationalist. He talks nonstop.
Here is what he's saying...

While riding his new bike: "I'm faster than Chloe mom!"
When we got home tonight: "The moon followed us home!"
To Chloe (who was getting chased by Uncle Jared): "I'll save you my dear!"
When it's dark: "It's pooky in here!"
The other morning when he woke up while holding his bottom with both hands: "My pee keeps trying to come out but I don't want to let it!"
After his first tubing experience and some POOR boat driving by me (who let him hit a large wave): "Mommy you are a bad driver. I think Uncle Jared should drive next time. Boys are better drivers than girls."

Tulip Time 2012

Chloe rode on a float for the first time with her friend Anna.

A group of "Dutch" kids...what could be cuter?

Cameron likes playing with his Daddy's hair...well, more like pulling it!

Had a really hard time getting a good picture in front of the stems so we made the best of it!

Before she ripped the tights:)

There is just something about a 3 year old in a hat...

Just hanging out with Grandpa!

Eating cotton candy and watching the parade with friends; we had some happy kids!

Chloe Quotes

Overheard from the living room...

Chloe: "Daddy is NOT going to be happy with you when he gets home!"
Caleb: "Why?"
Chloe: "Because you peed on the carpet, THAT'S WHY!"

After our book about George Washington before quiet/nap time...

Chloe: "Mommy, do you know who the smartest person in the world is?"
Me: "Well, I don't know. Maybe the president....or..."
Chloe (interrupting): "No, no Mommy. It's Grandpa Rog!"