Summer Fun

Swimming at Auntie and Uncle's on one of the hot days in May!
Jackson wasn't crazy about the big pool but he loved this boat with the spray gun!
A cute little smile!

Pool Time

Nothing beats a little backyard pool!
Jackson was having a great time!
At one point Emma looks at me and says, "this bathing suit is driving me crazy!"
My little spunky one!

First Boat Ride

We got out on the boat for the first time this season. Jackson took his seat as co-captain alongside Gramp.
I love this hat (not to mention the little man in the hat)!
A stroll with Gramp.

Kids Zoo - Part 2

Jackson with the turtles, turtle eggs and egg shells.


Spider-boy!

Kids Zoo

Before the heat set in, we went to the zoo with some friends a couple weeks ago.
Relaxing in the turtle shell.

Playing on the "spider web"

Pretty Kids

Well the clothes are pretty! My kids never look at the camera.
Jackson wanted to show how happy he was in Gramp's truck! Soooo cute!
Another uncooperative picture!

Show Off

This is some serious "bed-head".
This is her "fluff" jump. Named by Emma.
A starfish jump!
Daddy can't even throw her in the air without a production of some sort. She cracks us up!

Chicago

Yes, Emma is not looking and Jackson has his soother! But it's the best there is!
Someone liked his dinner!
But he liked the hotel even more and the little shampoo and lotion bottles! No souvenirs for this kid!
Enjoying the view of the city while eating breakfast!

Big City Girl

Emma couldn't do the town without a fancy necklace from Grandma.
Cute, but why won't this child EVER look at the camera?
In the coral reef. Oh, she's looking at the camera and is that a smile!?!

Aquarium

We visited Shedd Aquarium in Chicago over our March break. They kids were completely enthralled for the first bit. They loved watching the stingrays and the turtles swim by.
This picture was taken before the fight over the oars!
Jackson was soaked after this tactile experience.
Sliding like Emperor Penguins!

High Tea

Emma and I were invited to a Mother/Daughter Birthday Tea Party.

I couldn't get these girls to look at the same time. The next picture shows what they were really interested in!

Mother and Daughter!