Summer 2012

First things first...in case you were all wondering: my feet did not pop, but resumed their normal size instead.  :)

We've been so thankful to have had a safe and fun summer.  It was really nice to spend some good quality time with Scott (he took two weeks off when Harper was born) and the girls!  This was the perfect summer for our neighborhood pool and we used it almost every day.  Paitin and Braylee were happy to act like little fish. 

Fun in the sun with their cousin, Maisie.

And we were lucky enough to be invited back to spend the day at the Fremont Baby Food Festival with Grandpa and Grandma VanDusen.  It was a blast!  And only 88*, thank goodness it was on a cool day! 

We played in the rain...that one time it rained all summer for a whole 10 minutes.

Braylee watched Paitin play because she was sick.  :(

We took a road trip up to Macinac Island over Labor Day weekend.  My brother got to meet Harper for the first time.  He said, 'That's one big baby'.  :)

 

My babies started school!

Paitin on her first day of first grade.  She came home and said it was 'totally awesome'.  I love that girl.

Braylee started 4 year old preschool.  Do you see a theme of animal print skirts for her first day of school??

1st day last year

We want her teachers to be well aware that she's an animal...

And, Harper is now 3 1/2 months old (how did that happen?!)

Harper at a few days old

Harper at 1 month

Harper at 2 months

Harper at 3 months

Harper loves Paitin, and the feeling is mutual!

Braylee holding Harps.  I love my girls.

Harper is such a sweet baby.  She's been sleeping through the night (9+ hours) since she was a month old.  She smiles all the time, and only cries when she's hungry.  We have LOVED having her.  She is such a blessing to our family.

 

Can you tell which of our kids these are?!  Answers at the bottom.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

F.

A. Braylee, B. Harper, C. Paitin, D. Braylee, E. Paitin, F. Harper

I pray that this finds everyone healthy and happy.

~Kristen