Well, another well check!

All is well on the home front!

Little man is up for his 6 month check up.  

He was a real trooper, cooing and smiling for the doctor!

He did a good job of showing the doctor all of his tricks - dropping toys, reading a book (um, tearing pages out), reaching up, standing on his little (BIG!) feet, and playing with Mommy.  

He showed the doctor how tall he is now and he got to sit in the boat to be weighed!

Then came those terrible boo boo sticks!  But Harlan was such a trooper!  He barely winced and only teared up at the last stick.  

Since it'd been a hard day, Harlan thought we should do some visiting at Mommy's office and show off how tough we are!  Of course, he wouldn't let go of that fantastic teething toy!  Ms. Claudia had a blast with him, and he just loves to see her smile!  He might be just a bit sweet on all the ladies... 

Sidewalk Chalk!

Wavy has discovered a new form of art - sidewalk chalk!

Best 99¢ ever spent!

The sidewalk chalk has been so much fun!  And its the first time we've had a sidewalk to draw on!  Wavy has learned to recognize some letters and numbers.  She has already mastered all of her shapes.  I am most proud of her recognition of a trapezoid!

Can't help but love this picture!  She's growing up too fast!

A Day with Pappy

Nothing like a good visit at Pappy's!

Plus, Uncle Chris is here to play!

Harlan test drove the John Deere.  He'll be ready for his own tractor soon!

Then Wavy and Tanner went to see the ducks with Pappy.  The ducks have grown up since Easter!  They liked watching the ducks and talking (ahem, quacking) at them! 

It was off to the swings next!

With Tanner and Wavy, the day has to be filled with plenty of outside things to do. 

Pappy was kept busy the whole time! 

Watch out!  Aren't they too young to be driving?

Look Mom!  No hands!

(insert mild panic attack here!)

Just kidding, momma!  I can drive!

Sometimes its nice to be a passenger though! 

Just enjoying the ride.  Nothing like some summertime!

Sunshine & Sprinkles

Nothing quite like a summertime visit with friends!

Best of friends!

Abby and Waverly are so cute together!  

We are lucky to have such good friends in our lives.  The girls were all ready to play in the sprinkler!

Patiently (?) waiting for Chris to set up the sprinkler!

Abby ran all over the yard, getting as soaked as possible!

Waverly was a bit more timid... she kept saying "my hair will get wet!"  Ah, the life of a princess.  Cute as a button, but not so big on the sprinkler!  She had fun seeing how close she could get to the "rain" to get her hands wet, but not her hair!

Harlan had fun too!  Not in the sprinkler, but he got to visit with Aunt Katie and practice some crawling around and playing with the puppies!

Then he spent some time hanging out with Chris.  Guy stuff included a nap and some tv. 

Later, the girls had some baking lessons in the kitchen.  On the menu?  Cupcakes, of course!

Wavy chose to make blue cupcakes, and Abby wanted to pink!  

So blue and pink baby cupcakes we made!

It was messy but tasty!  The girls loved having little cupcakes that we made into whoopie sandwiches   We always love spending time with our buddies!

A Little Catty

All cats and kittens are now called "catty" around Waverly.

She chose her own name for cats.  So cute!

And she's a little "catty" herself!