fun outside

Lambs Farm

We went to Lamb's Farm again to see the farm animals.

Caroline has been talking about "riding horsies on merry-go-round" since we last went to the farm, so we rode the merry-go-round again too.

Then we had a picnic lunch on the little kid-sized picnic tables.

What a fun day she had!

Gi-normous

Could I possibly stick out ANY farther?

I am 37 weeks on Friday and am hoping I'll have this baby sometime within the next 2 weeks. I truly can't grow out anymore or I'll need to attach my belly to a walker in order to stand upright!

The busy toddler...

I am a pretty active little toddler right now. I love spinning around and around, and playing ring-around-the-rosie. I like singing songs. Mama will sing "Old MacDonald had a farm, and I sing "E-I-E-I-O!" I like running around the yard, playing drums, walking around the house in mama's flipflops, finding sticks and rocks, and digging in the dirt.

Visit from godmama Erica & godsisters Sofia and Eva

We were fortunate to have a visit from Caroline's godmother, Erica, and her 2 1/2 month old godsisters, Sofia and Eva.
I can't wait until they can really play together!

slowly, but surely

Well, Caroline's hair is slowly growing longer. Here is our latest attempt at pigtails.

Congratulations to Laura & Mitch Neely

Congratulations to friends Laura and Mitch Neely who welcomed healthy triplets on July 3rd.
Audrey, Bryce, and Chet Neely

Picnic at Libertyville's "Out to Lunch"

Our town hosts an "Out to Lunch" program each Friday during the summer. Local restaurants set up food & drink booths in the town square, and a local band plays. People bring their blankets and lawn chairs and all camp out on the lawn for lunch. It was packed! We had a really good time and will surely do it again before the summer is over.

one of the joys of pregnancy

OK, we all know that pregnant women have to go to the bathroom more than normal, but this is getting a little ridiculous. I can't get through washing a few dishes without having to stop for a bathroom break! And it's not just when doing the dishes. It's also...let's see... running Caroline's bath, drinking even the smallest amount of water, not even drinking but just seeing a glass of water, standing up, breathing,... and so on and so on. I'm worse than a newly potty-trained 3-year old!

Growing with Mr. Bear - 16 months

Growing with Mr. Bear a year ago at 6 months


We went to the library today and I had told Caroline "we're getting new books at the library".
On the way there in the car, she repeated back "new books libirdy". She calls the library the "libirdy". It's those little words that they say in their own way that are so cute.

Peek-a-boo from the playhouse!

Happy Independence Day!

BB and Poppa invited us to Westmoreland for the 4th of July!

Mmmm...watermelon...

These french fries are YUMMY!

Yeah America!!!!! I'll wave my flags proudly!

Party's over. I'm pooped!

Happy Independence Day!

For the origin of Independence day, click here.

Cozy Coope

Thanks to dumpster-diver/garage sale junkie mama, Caroline is the proud new owner of a cozy coope!

Erica and her babies!

We went to visit Caroline's Godmother Erica and Godfather Rick and their twins, Sophia and Eva. It's hard to believe they are 2 months old already!

Eva & Sofia


Holding Eva


Kevin holding Eva


Sofia cuddling with her mama

New words...

The Boo is a little parrot these days, repeating everything she hears (or trying to.) Her favorite new words are "dood it" which she says when she wants to "do it" - whether it's feeding herself the applesauce or using the swiffer on the floor; and "ee way" for "this way" when she wants to go a certain way and you are holding her. She'll point in the direction she wants to go and say "ee way".