Happy Father's Day

Yes a little behind but welcome to life with kids;)

Father's day was extra special because Troy's mom was here in town.  We celebrated in the morning before church with surprise gifts and cards.  We then again celebrate with dinner with the whole Schenk clan that was in town.

this was the only picture I got after lunch

The Little Things I love

 the looks

 the smiles

 slowing time down

 little hands

 the blue eyes

the little feet 

the car rides

 my love, being a father

sharing the love with there daddy

Park Time

On this very hot day Troy had a softball game and I decided to sit in the shade while Gracie played on the play set.  The shade area was perfect for relaxing and Nolan loved roaming free on and off the blanket.  Nolan also did not seem to mind the grass.  Gracie hated the grass for a long time and would cry when I sat her in it.  Not sure if it was because it was poking her or she just did not like the feeling but Nolan seems to be fascinated by it.  He also seems to want to try and eat it.

 cute little bug

 sporting his baby Armour

 not even noticing the grass

trying to figure out how he can eat it 

 gracie doing the climbing wall

you should see her do the one that goes straight up in the air

Pushing Buttons

Nolan may only be 7 months but he already has figured out how to push his sisters buttons.  I should not think it is so funny but it is so funny to watch her take something away from him and set it a side only to watch him go right for it again.  On this day the item he wanted was Gracie's little coloring book.

her figuring out up on the couch was the best

West Side Market {Summer Spectacular}

You know how summer passes you buy and you realize there were things you wanted to do but you either did not have enough time or forgot about them and then it is too late!  Well, this year I made a list of the places I wanted to visit or do even if we have gotten to do them before, we wanted to try them again.  I am trying to be smart about my free time with the kids and with my hubby so we are able to enjoy another great summer.

West Side Market was one of the things on my list.  What an easy trip and it was a lot of fun. We had a great morning looking at all they had to offer which was a lot.

 before the whole WSM

 Nolan is always so happy

 AMAZING cupcakes

the outside of WSM

 making of the crepe

yum!

Mornings with G&N

Nolan and Gracie both are very happy when they wake up.  Nolan usually lays in bed yelling and talking to himself.  Gracie loves to go in and talk to him and give him toys to play with.  On this morning I had my camera ready so I could capture a few of the moments that we love to hear and watch.

 Gracie reading a card

 showing him the pictures

 making sure he has lots of toys to play with

Nolan loving the toys, ok he was eating them.

7 Months****needs pictures

None stop action with this little guy and he is no wasting anytime growing up.  As for his weight and height I will get that the next time we go to the doctors office.

Improvement:

Your eye remains in the same situation and we are praying it clears up so you won't need surgery.

Mom Look at Me:

• your top 2 teeth have broke threw the gum and are pushing there way threw quickly.
• you eat any baby food I  give you and you eat between 1 1/2 jars to 2 at lunch and dinner
• you are mobile in all areas and have started letting go once standing.  you are not read to walk yet but you have no fear, not good for mommy.
• you are also climbing the steps.
• your hands and feet are always wet and clammy.
• you just started eating mums and have gaged on the both times I have given them to you.
• you now make lots of sound which we think are words.  It does seem like often you copy a word we say.  Dada is one we have heard and the other amen.  The amen is a little questionable but 3 people think they have heard it at separate times.  Nolan has a friend named baby that says the Lords Prayer and at the end it says "amen" and we think he repeats the sound. I have tried to tape this but he did not do it the second time.
• you are no longer messy when you eat.  I have gotten this down to a science.
• the paci was taken a way one day at nap time when Troy watched him shove the whole thing into his mouth, scary.
• thank you for continuing to sleep through the night
• you are now in all 6 month items and some 6-9 month items.
• you have to wear a size 3.
• bathtime has also be perfected so that both of us can enjoy it.
• nicknames:little man, squirt, buddy, pumpkin, sweet boy

Routine - These all vary depending on life;)

• 8am bottle
• 10am fruit
• 12 you have a bottle
• 1:30 or 2 nap
• 4pm bottle
• 5:30 or 6 veggie
• 8pm final bottle

all bottles are 6 oz

Short Story:

One night we had to transfer gracie to a little bed in Nolan's room.  As this was happening I look up and Nolan is on all fours starring right at me.  We lay Gracie down and he stands up and coos as if read to play.  Troy and I quickly leave the room unsure how to handle the situation and go lay in bed waiting.  He went right back to sleep.  That night Gracie woke up for the bathroom and I went back to tuck her in and same thing.  Nolan was again creeping in his bed.  It scared me to death when I looked up and he was starring at me.  He has had some teeth bothering him so I don't think he was sleeping very soundly.