Asher

Since Asher isn't old enough to do all the things Annika does he just gets dragged along for the ride.  But as long as he can be around us, especially Annika, he is happy.

We bought a watermelon and just put it in the fridge and didn't think anymore about it.  Until we came into the kitchen and found Asher eating it.  On the floor.  With his hands.  

We are fortunate and can go to the pool where Derek coaches as much as we want.  Asher LOVES the water and isn't really afraid.  He spends a lot of time jumping in, climbing out, running to the side, and jumping in again.

Oh salsa.  Asher loves salsa.  Actually sauce of any kind.  He will take a chip and fill it with salsa then just he that.  He will continue this until the chip is flimsy and won't hold any more salsa.  Then the chip gets put down and he grabs a new one.  

Watching soccer and cheering for USA!

At the beginning of the summer nap time was a struggle.  We didn't have darkening shades on the windows so Asher seemed to think naps were optional.  Often we would find him like this.

On one of the days were Asher was supposed to be napping, he decided to play with baby powder.  He has on a dark navy shirt and dark blue jeans.  Not that you can tell.  Take a look at his room here.

Annika

Annika started the summer by going to the dentist for the first time.  We should have taken her when she was three, but I think she did better waiting until she was a little older.  Thankfully her teeth were okay too.  She did great!  I went back with her and she did everything they asked of her and was super happy through it all.  She even got a ring when she was done!

 I signed Annika up for a super hero gymnastics class and she was so excited to go!  It was four days for a couple hours each day.  They started by doing gymnastics stuff and then went to have snack and make a craft.  I didn't take a lot of pictures during this but they made a cape, a shield, and a mask.  It was really good for her to do something without us helping her.

 Annika also got her first library card!  She was pretty excited to get it and then check out books.  We've gone to the library a few times this summer so she can get more books.  I love that she loves books.  I hope it continues.

 Annika went to a princess birthday party and was Anna.  It was pretty cute seeing all the little girls dressed up as princesses.  A little boy was there as well and he was spider-man and made sure all the princesses were safe!

Vacation Bible School

Annika attended vacation bible school at the beginning of June and loved it!  At the end of the week they have a big celebration and then they perform their songs they had been singing all week.  They also have a petting zoo, bounce house, and pony rides.  It's great fun and Annika always has a great time.

Catch-Up

Although we have done lots of great things and taken lots pictures this summer, I am way behind on posting.  So I'm going to go back to the beginning of summer and play catch-up!  It's hard to believe we go back to school in less than 2 weeks!  I love being home everyday with all four of us and wish we could have a little more time.

Date Night #6

For the Month of June Date Night, we signed up for the Scavenger Dash, a photo scavenger hunt held in downtown KC.  We had 12 clues that we had to solve, then run or walk to that location and take a picture or perform a challenge.  It was a lot of fun, a lot of walking, and some great time together.

Mess

When the kids nap we don't let them stay in the same room.  They either don't sleep at all, or one wakes the other up too early.  So Annika ends up in our room and Asher stays in their room.  On this day Asher was not having anything to do with napping.  We heard him up and playing, which he has done before, but we were not expecting the mess we saw when we opened the door.  Derek wasn't super happy but I thought it was hysterical!  Annika was so excited because she could write her name in the mess!  I guess we will be more careful about leaving baby powder out from now on!

Birthdays

Since Derek and my birthdays are right next to each other we usually celebrate at the same time.  This year we couldn't decide on one cake so we made two!  I made Derek a Coke Cake and he made me a Boston Creme Poke Cake.  Both were delicious and both didn't last long!  On my birthday we got Asher a much needed haircut and then headed to Jan and Greg's for dinner.  They were nice enough to watch the kids for the evening so we could go to a movie and get a full night sleep!  On Derek's birthday we both had to work and then it rained, so we decided to go outside and play.  We were all soaked, and it was very cold, but we had a blast.

Pics of Life

Some great random shots of the kids playing.  It's great to be able to spend some time outside again and not be cooped up.

 Our resident stylist.  Those are his jammies :)

The dogs have found a new place to invade.  I'm 100% cool with it,

 since it is my side of the bed that they are leaving.

 Give me that camera!

 Daddy's Helper, putting nails in to hang pictures.

Date Night #5

Our May date night was a low-key in home date.  I scheduled it that way because May tends to get super busy and relaxing at home sounded great.  We started the day at a birthday party for one of Annika's friends and then dropped the kids off around noon at Jan & Greg's.  Usually having this extra time would have been great.  However I was feeling pretty crummy so we did a little shopping at Target and headed home so I could take a nap.  When I finally felt good enough to get out of bed it was time for dinner so we called our favorite little hot dog place for some yummy dogs.  BBQ and pickles, eggs and bacon, add hot dogs and you have one delicious dinner.  Plus, they deliver!  Next we rented a movie and then off to bed.  Not the most exciting date but not having the kids and just relaxing was the best thing for me because I felt 100% better by the next day.  Since that was the case, we took the extra time and went to one of our favorite breakfast places, The Classic Cookie, and had a yummy breakfast.

Mother's Day

Once Again on Mother's Day we did the Mother's Day 5K.  Jan and Kristen joined us and we had a great time.  Annika stayed in the stroller until it was time to cross the finish line and then we walked so she could get a necklace.  I also grabbed Asher and he walked across with us.  After the race we stopped for breakfast and then just hung out at home.  It was a pretty low key day, which was fine with me.