Happy 9th Miah!

The party started at the pool, but good luck getting the birthday girl to slow down for a picture! Apparently Benson likes watermelon. He kind of looks like the shark on his shirt!

  Cute Benson was a hit at this party. Everyone wanted to play with him, hold him, feed him, and pack him around.

 

 This boy could play in the water all day!

 Happy Birthday dear Miah, Happy Birthday to you!

 Ellie loves birthday parties for a lot of reasons, but I think the cake is at the top of the list. These are the many expressions of an almost three year old enjoying cake.

 It doesn't look like she is enjoying it, but I think she was pretty concerned about Uncle Rob (in red) sneaking a bite of cupcake from her.

 Popeye?

 Cupcake teeth

Back to the birthday girl, opening her Spirograph. Who knew they still made those!? The bow is a good look.

 

Smooches

I don't know what got into her today! I'm surprised Benson wasn't more irritated by her forcefulness!

Happy Father's Day

What a good daddy to these two little monkeys!

They are definitely a handful!

Shark

Danny's only clothing purchase in years!

11 Months

 

I am eleven months old and getting such a personality. I squeal to tell on Ellie when she steals my toys. I have a new silly smile with a crinkly nose, I even snort sometimes when I get really excited. I can be pretty speedy crawling to get into something I know I shouldn't. I'm starting to try a sippy cup, I've been a little resistant until now. It's getting pretty hot outside and I love to splash in our pool.

 

Pool Day

Ross Park Pool with the cousins!

She thought she was pretty cool in Miah's goggles.

Miah and Jaxon joined Ellie in the kiddy pool.

Looks like it's naptime for Benson. Ellie loves those goggles even though she won't put her head under the water.

Abby (7), Benson (almost 1), Miah (almost 9), Jaxon (8), and Ellie (almost 3)

Lots of summer birthdays!

Benson just wanted to lay down in the shade. Sleepy Benson.

Even after a nap, Benson must still be sleepy. He sat on the couch and cuddled for a long time with Abby.

Bubbles with Jaxon and Miah.

Sleepy little girl fell asleep reading her favorite book.