Splashing with Friends

Today we had a fun playdate with our friends, Ms. Abby, Evan, Emmett and our neighbor Mrs. Babs brought her granddaughter, Tabi over to play.  Everyone came to our house for the fun outing.

I made everyone Icee/Snow Cones (a 'must' on such a hot day).  Addison was enjoying her's in the shade.

And we blew bubbles.  Tabi was the queen of the bubbles.

Ball skills were practiced.  Emmett spent lots of time hitting and chasing the ball.  He was quite good!

Then there was lots of swinging and smiling!

The kiddos stayed cool running in the "carwash" that Corey created.  I think this was Evan's favorite thing to do.

You could always find a few monkeys hanging around on the swing set.

Just look at this cutie!!  

Emmett

Audrey and her buddy, Evan, chilling in the pool.

My girls keeping cool in the pool!

Audrey

Addison

We had such a fun day!  I am looking forward to having everyone over again soon.  The adults enjoyed chatting in the shade while watching these sweet little ones enjoy summertime! 

Another bonus is that it wore the kids slap out so they took really good naps!! :)

Firefighter Appreciation Day

The place where I work held a Firefighter Appreciation Day the beginning of June.  They had lots of activities for the entire family.  Corey was at work so the girls and I went and enjoyed some of the fun things they had to offer. 

Audrey loved visiting with Sparky the Fire Dog.

Addison was a little apprehensive.  We did get her to sit "near" Sparky.  But when we left and got home, Sparky was all Addison talked about for days.

They had several inflatables for the kids to enjoy.  Audrey and Addison went from one to another for most of the time we were there.  They jumped and went sliding so much they were exhausted by the time we got home.  (Yay for good naps that day!!)

Life Saver Helicopter made a visit and allowed the girls to sit inside and check it out.

Three Sweet Friends (or Partners-in-Crime may be a better description).  My best friend's little girl Zoe Kate came to enjoy the day, too.  Audrey and Addison got some playtime with one of their best buds.

The 3 stooges visiting Smokey the Bear.

We had a great day! The weather was amazing, the activities were fun, and the friends were fantastic.  The free lunch helped make it even better :)

Last Day of Preschool

We are so blessed that the girls are able to go to a fabulous Christian preschool.  We were sad to see the year come to an end.  Audrey and Addison had wonderful teachers and such sweet friends in their classes. 

Addison changed teachers half way through the year because Mrs. Susan had a sweet baby girl.  So, she ended the year with Mrs. Tracey and Mrs. Laura.  She loved them so much.  Her favorite buddies in her class were Mariam (Mair-Mair), Braden and Kennedy.  She spoke of them all the time.

Audrey learned so much this year from her teachers, Mrs. Kathy and Mrs. Kelly.  They were so kind and encouraging to her.  Audrey had several great friends in her class because she went to school with them last year, too.  Some of her best buddies this year were: Olivia, Savannah, Ramsi Kate, and Maggie. 

I'm so thankful that they had a fun year full of learning and happy times.

Splash Pad Fun with Friends

Today we went to enjoy some cool entertainment and fun with friends at the splash pad.  I had to take this picture of Addison with her adorable sunglasses.

This was the first time I had put a ponytail in her hair.  She looked so grown up.  :/

We met our friends Evan and Emmett there.  While I lounged in the shade chatting with my friend, Abby, the kids played together.  The Evan and Audrey are close in age and Emmett and Addison are close in age, but they all 4 play well together.  The silly thing about these kids is that with all the sprinklers around, they weren't all that interested in playing in that water.  They collected a little water in their bucket or cups and went elsewhere to play with it.  They also ran around collecting leaves and other "treasures". 

After a bit of playtime, we enjoyed a picnic lunch before heading home.

My sweet girls getting ready for the picnic.  I do love these cutie-patooties!

Happy Birthday, Corey!

While playing "catch-up" with my blog and photos, I realized that I forgot to post several very important events.

The first being Corey's birthday.  His birthday was May 8. The girls and I surprised Corey with a big cookie cake.  He was so happy about the cake and the sweet hugs and cards from his girls.

Audrey and Addison had to help him blow out his candles. 

Happy Birthday, to my handsome hubby! I hope to celebrate you many more years! We love you!!

Potty Training Update

I have been very pleasantly surprised!! Addison has really taken to this potty training deal!

Audrey has been such a super helper with it, too.  She helps Addison make it to the potty in time or helps her with clothing or turning on the lights, etc, when I am busy.  Audrey has been a life saver!

We've been at this for a week now and Addison has only had a couple of accidents. 

I've kept her in a t-shirt and panties most of the time to make it easier to get to the bathroom.  When we've been running errands in town, I would put a diaper on her just in case, but still take her to the potty as if she had on panties.  She remained dry every time.   I am so proud of her progress.

She is still sleeping in diapers, of course, but during her awake times, she is going to potty by herself and doing great.  I hope this continues.  And as long as that little M&M keeps her motivated, then I will keep us stocked with them :)

Seen and Heard

Today as I was walking through the living room, I see Addison licking on Audrey's little play electronic computer. I told her not to put her mouth on the computer.  Addison, my adorable 2-year-old,  replied "'da umpuder (computer) say use mouf on number".  I walked closer just as she pressed the button again.  The computer actually said "Use the mouse to select a number".  Hahaha! Audrey and I laughed until we cried!  Addison didn't realize why we were laughing, but she kept licking the computer because she now had an audience! Such a funny girl!

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Addison's new thing is to hug my leg tightly and say, "Mommy, I wuv you moon back".  Translation:  "Mommy, I love you to the moon and back."

Melt my heart!!!

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Conversation between Audrey and me the other night while snugging at bedtime.

AK: Mommy why do you always wear those rings?  (pointing to my wedding/engagement rings)

Me: Because those are the rings that Daddy gave me when we got married.

AK: When will I get those married rings?

Me: One day when you are much older and you find a wonderful guy who loves you and that you want to marry.

AK: Well, I don't know any boys that don't have a mommy, do you?

Me: Well, if a boy marries a girl, she wouldn't be his mommy, she would be his wife.  Like I am your Daddy's wife, not his mommy.

AK: But you cook and clean for him and wash his clothes too, like you do for me and sissy.  And you do 'cause you're our mommy.

(OHHHH boy!  How do I even go there???? Haha!)

So I just answered...

I do all that because I love y'all, not because I am your mommy or a wife. 

(It was the best I could come up with in that "caught-off-guard-but-trying-not-to-laugh" moment. )

I just love these conversations I have with my munchkins!