Summer Fun!

We have been busy, busy this summer! Michael is a very active 2 year old and his poor baby brother just can't seem to keep up with him! So, I enrolled him in a gymnastics camp, (thank you Ellen for the info) and he loved it!!! It was a great way for him to get his energy out during the day, and Mommy and James to hang out and lay low until big brother got home. Unfortunately, Michael will no longer take naps, so we are working on the enforcement of the "Quiet Time" which consists of Michael on the couch watching a movie- we are still working on the "staying" on the couch, but will get there, hopefully! We have had several playdates, including playing in the fountains at the Purple Cow Fairview with Michael's buddy Phinn- they had a blast!!! Unfortunately, Mama got burnt, bad! Luckily Michael did not:) Michael also was able to watch his first baseball game, his cousin Gino's- unfortunately it was his last game:( Michael loved watching Gino "hit the ball!" and he still talks about it today!

James is 12 weeks old now and getting so big so fast! He is so, so sweet and LOVES to be held and talked to. He has the sweetest smile and giggle- I can't get enough of this baby!!! Such a happy boy and has now been sleeping through the night, 10-7, for a week and a half!!! Go James Go! Hopefully this will continue! I love getting him up in the morning because he has the biggest grin and is so happy to see you!! Michael is obsessed with James and is always excited to give him big hugs and kisses when he wakes up and when he gets home from school!
He also likes to share with James, when he is playing with his trains, Michael is always sure to put a train on James' tummy so he can play too:)

Michael started his new school this past Tuesday and so far so good- we have rough drop-offs, but I know it is a huge adjustment from his old daycare- thank goodness he has his "D" there! Lindsey goes to the same school and so does his other buddy Carson. I love that they will all 3 be in the same class! So cute:)

We had a great 4th of July at my Uncle Mark and Aunt Caren's house! It was so fun to let Michael play with his cousin Gino and James to hang out with all of the guys! We always have such a great time at Marks and love going over there! Michael absolutely loves to swim and has no fear! Thank goodness for his life jacket!!!

Here are some pictures from the summer- I also got a fabulous camera for my 30th birthday and our 4 year anniversary, so I have been playing with it over the past week- I can't wait for my photo session with Hayley Roebuck so I can learn some of her tricks- she is a fabulous photographer:)