First of all we must say a BIG THANK YOU to all the men and women who serve our country. We are so grateful for you and all that you do! We hope you enjoyed this special day in your honor.
We had a great Memorial Day! It was the best feeling waking up this Monday morning and not having to rush around to get the kids to daycare and ourselves to work! Since the weather decided to cooperate, after lunch the girls and I met Grammy for an afternoon of fun in the sun. We packed up and headed out to the pool for a couple of hours. Taylor had a blast splashing around and going down the water slide...over and over again! The water was VERY cold so Caroline didn't splash around too much. She loved every minute though as Grammy held and played with her most of the time and I chased Taylor around. I think our day totally wore both girls out as I had them both asleep tonight by 7:15?!!!
We had a great Memorial Day! It was the best feeling waking up this Monday morning and not having to rush around to get the kids to daycare and ourselves to work! Since the weather decided to cooperate, after lunch the girls and I met Grammy for an afternoon of fun in the sun. We packed up and headed out to the pool for a couple of hours. Taylor had a blast splashing around and going down the water slide...over and over again! The water was VERY cold so Caroline didn't splash around too much. She loved every minute though as Grammy held and played with her most of the time and I chased Taylor around. I think our day totally wore both girls out as I had them both asleep tonight by 7:15?!!!
I forgot to take the camera to the pool but Rob wanted to get a couple of shots of the girls in their bathing suits before we left. Taylor had just "pooped" in the potty and she was rewarded with this lollipop. YEAH Taylor!! She did great this weekend with hardly any accidents and I am keeping my fingers crossed she keeps it up this go round :-)
{You may remember a post several months ago where I said Taylor was doing so well potty training? Well that was right after Caroline was born. Taylor did really well there at the beginning but guess she regressed after the baby came along. We are trying this again and hoping it goes better! So far so good! She definitely enjoys all the incentives of going potty!}
Caroline seems really interested in that lollipop but don't think Taylor will be sharing!
When we got back from the pool Mr. Dennis, our neighbor and his boys (Luke and Grant) were over hanging out with Rob. Dennis and his wife Layne are always so good to our girls. Taylor and Caroline are always really excited to see them and we are lucky to have such great neighbors!
Right before bath and bed, Rob captured story time with Taylor and Mommy. Taylor still loves books. She is always asking us to read to her and sometimes she will try to read us a story too...that is always so cute!
When we got back from the pool Mr. Dennis, our neighbor and his boys (Luke and Grant) were over hanging out with Rob. Dennis and his wife Layne are always so good to our girls. Taylor and Caroline are always really excited to see them and we are lucky to have such great neighbors!
Right before bath and bed, Rob captured story time with Taylor and Mommy. Taylor still loves books. She is always asking us to read to her and sometimes she will try to read us a story too...that is always so cute!
Two years ago Taylor weighed 18 lbs. 11oz and was 28 inches in height at her 9 month check up. I guess their measurements are not too different. Taylor has grown up so much and so quickly since then too :) She won't go back to Dr. for a check up until her 3rd birthday but we did have to take her in a few weeks ago for an ear infection. She weighed 34 lbs and is really tall like her Daddy.
Often times I find her in the plank or push up position (Again, yes I taught her that and she has great form...just kidding)
She will be speed crawling before we know it so we will enjoy this slow pace now! A few things Caroline is doing right now:
Silly Taylor...she was 
It was a little chilly when we first got to the zoo. I only had this extra 
The Carousel was a Big Hit...
CHEESE!!
Caroline watched from the picnic area...next visit she can ride too.
Grammy bought two tickets by mistake. Taylor wasn't upset she had to go again! Mommy's turn 
OK and really, I promise we did go to the zoo! I obviously only got the camera out twice and neither time did I take pictures of the animals :)
Oh, Rob and I also laughed about where Taylor was in this picture. She didn't look like she really wanted to be a part of it all. I am sure she was trying to run off and play as it looks like Ms. April is trying to hold her still for the picture...our little wild child :)
Caroline REALLY REALLY wants to move, either crawl or walk and is SO frustrated that she can't put it all together yet! Guess her big sister Taylor was trying to show her how?!
