The two big boys started swimming lessons Monday afternoon.
The were so so excited and could not wait to go. They are taking lessons at the same time each day for a week.
Yesterday, they worked on putting their face in the water, floating, and learning how to kick their legs. They even had "homework" to practice in the bathtub!

 

Eli is 5 months old today! He is such a sweetie and the best little big baby.
He is wearing 12 month old clothes and a size 3 diaper during the day.
He was peeing out of his diaper during the night, so we have been putting Crocker's size 6 diapers on him. He is filling them up and really needs a big size during the night.
He is drinking 3 6 oz and 2 8 oz bottles a day.
He is eating 1-2 helpings of baby food for supper each night. His favorites are applesauce and carrots. He has had green beans, peas, sweet potatoes, squash, carrots, oatmeal cereal, peaches, pears, and applesauce.
He is taking 1 good 3-4 hour nap each afternoon. He takes 1 cat nap around 9:30 am and 1 cat nap about 5:00 pm.
He goes to bed around 6 each night and gets up at 7 in the morning. He is always smiling and laughing. He has really started to pay attention to the boys and laugh at them. They absoutely eat this up and love it!
 

We are in summer mode and having a great time.

Max is still attending the program at the library and having a blast. Last week, they made spy masks.

 

 Grampy and Nanny sent the boys shirts from their vacation. They love them!


I made the big boys bow ties. They are far far from perfect, but I think they look cute anyway.


 When Crocker wakes from his nap, he loves for me to hold him. He usually wants to call his daddy at work too.
 

 Eli is still eating and growing like a weed. He is laughing out loud and thinks the boys are especially funny.
 

On this Father's Day, I am remembering all the special men in my life.

I am sad that both of my grandpa's are gone, but I am thankful for the memories I have of each of them.


 I am grateful for Grandpa and Mark for shaping Sheldon and raising him to be a Godly man.

 

I am thankful for my dad who has always been my biggest supporter.



I am blessed to be married to a great dad and thankful that I get to have him by my side as we raise our boys.

Max and I went on a date last night. We went and ate cheese dip, went to the store, and went to see Madagascar 3. I was so glad to be able to spend time with Max. He is growing up so fast and we had the best time.

 

Eli is now 4.5 months old. He is wearing 9-12 month clothes and is in a size 3 diaper. He takes 1 long nap in the afternoon and 2 cat naps throughout the day. He goes to bed each night between 6-7 and wakes up at 7 in the morning. Last week, he started eating baby food. So far, he has had oatmeal cereal, green beans, peas, and sweet potatoes. He is a good eater and loves to eat!

Yesterday I turned 29. We celebrated all day and had a great day! Sheldon got up with the boys and cooked a big breakfast for us.

 

After breakfast, our babysitter's mom called and they wanted to take the boys to the waterpark for the day. So, we got them ready and off they went.

 

Sheldon and Eli took me to a really nice steakhouse for a late lunch. It was so good and we really enjoyed it.

 

We received pictures and updates throughout the day and the big boys had an absolute blast!

 They went to the water park, the park, McDonald's, and to play putt putt golf. They didn't get home until almost 10. They really celebrated my day hard!

 

I had a great day and felt so special all day long. My parents sent me beautiful flowers. My birthday gift from Sheldon and my parents was a new mixer which I am thrilled about! Let the baking begin!

The boys Nanny and Grampy sent them another fun toy in the mail. They have been patiently waiting for Sheldon to have a day off to put it together. Today was the day and the boys helped him assemble their toy this morning. They are having the best time on their new trampoline and we are so excited to have one!

 

My parents send the boys fun surprises from time to time. They really hit it out of the park with this gem that they had shipped in. Max and Crocker love it and it has been so much fun!