Another walker on the block!

Here is the latest video of Emma walking around. She is so cute- she kind of stomps her feet and walks really stiff-legged sometimes. But the most important thing is she is happier now!! Now I'm sure life will really pick up.

The Beach House

Well, the beach house was fantastic as usual!! Here are some highlights of the trip....

Our first night there was crazy for the girls- so much to see, new people, new house to explore and destroy, new things to play with. And I guess Bella had a little "unwinding" to do before bedtime so she broke into the refrigerator when no one was looking!

The beach was not their favorite activity but by the end of the trip they were starting to get used to the idea. I'm not sure if it was the heat or the sunscreen plastered over every square inch of their bodies or the water was scary or the sand was sticky, but whatever the reason they were NOT beach girls this year.... maybe next year!

Play Day

We had all the kids over to play at our house before we left for vacation and it was so much fun! They all had a good time playing with new toys and us moms got to relax a little and chat. All of the babies have grown so much- its hard to believe they were so little not too long ago!

New walker on the block...

We have a pretty good walker on our hands! She can even stop and pick something up off the floor and keep going. She LOVES her new freedom & Emma loves watching her. We got them walking toys that they can push around together so Emma will be right behind her I'm sure. But for now, one walker is enough!! We just thought she was nosy beforehand, now she is FAST and nosy.

Rather than catch up....

Rather than try to catch up on all the things that have happened lately, I'm just going to start new. They are 9 1/2 months now and looking back the time has really flown by. Bella took her first steps, to Daddy of course, on Tuesday night, June 17. She took about 3 then sat down and then a little later took 3 more and went down on her hands and knees to crawl the rest. She walks while only holding on to us with one hand now so her balance is getting exponentially better. Since then she has taken several steps and gets so excited at her accomplishments! Emma loves watching her walk and I'm sure she will be following suit soon.


The walker has been given two new roles in their entertainment vault as well. We didn't know it but Bella is a NASCAR fan and loves to go around and around the kitchen. Are we safe and protective parents or what??

And it also has become an HOV walker. Of course it was only meant to be a one-person walker but the inventor of this toy didn't know our girls. Emma won't drive with Bella on back but she has no problem hitching a ride of her own.

Emma has gotten so good at playing peek-a-boo. She can't pass up seeing a blanket without putting it over her head and laughing hysterically. Her hair is finally laying down, which is oddly disappointing to me. I thought it was cute when it was all crazy but that phase has passed. On the upside, I can get bows in her hair and they actually stay for a while before she notices them.


Fathers Day was spent picnic-ing on the James River with the girls. They love being outside and love being with daddy, so it was a great day overall. Then we went to the new Jamestown museum which was pretty impressive. The boat replicas were there for you to board and tour as well as several artifacts. They even had "real" indian girls outside making beaded necklaces and showing visitors the indian lifestyle. It was pretty cool- definitely recommended to anyone who comes to visit this summer.

Laundry Day

The girls are always helping out around the house....

Appropriate Shirts

Aunt Michelle brought these shirts to the girls. They were so appropriate & I think Bella wore hers well while Emma held her head high in spite of hers!!