Snapshots

Zoro? Texas Tech Masked Rider riding a pony? Nope, just Greyson's newest version of a super hero!

Painting starfish for Ocean Week at daycare.

Addison is sooo close getting her first two teeth!

Potty training prize! Greyson has officially started potty training - just a few weeks shy of his third birthday. He gets two M&Ms for having a dry diaper/going tee tee on the potty and a piece of the train track each time he goes poo poo on the potty! :)

Father's Day

We recently celebrated Blake's first Father's Day as a daddy of two munchkins! He had a full day to play with his new woodworking tools in the garage while the kids and I visited Grandpa the day before Father's Day. We spent a quite Father's Day at home and loaded Daddy up on some goodies, including a one-of-a-kind hand-painted mug, cards with original artwork by our very own little Picassos, a pair of Crocs (the official shoe/sandal of dads everywhere), some new Texas Rangers gear and of course plenty of hugs and kisses! We are so blessed to have such a fun and loving Daddy!   

Grandpa's Tractor

Greyson, Addison and I visited Grandpa on Saturday after his surgery earlier in the week to remove a malignant melanoma spot on his back. Tanya and Amy have been helping him out, so I wanted to give them a break and help out for the day. Grandpa is under strict instructions from the doctor (and Dr. Tanya and Nurse Amy!) to take it easy to prevent any pulling on the line of stitches he has on his back. It's been so hot outside, so we helped Grandpa with a few things inside the house, ran an errand to get him some fresh air and played with the tractors that Greyson brought to show Grandpa. Greyson loved the farming and tractor magazines that Grandpa saved for him and talking about tractors and big, BIG hay bales. He even got to sit on Grandpa's tractor and wear his cowboy hat. Talk about day made for a two-year-old! It was good to spend a few hours with Grandpa for Father's Day and smiling kiddos always seem to be the best medicine!

Happy Birthday Uncle Bryan!

My brother's birthday was June 10, and we traveled to his home near Tyler to have a Lutz Family get-together and celebrate his birthday. Aunt Jennifer has been preparing Wyatt and Caitlin for our visit and they were soooo excited to see Baby Addison. We had a photo session booked for Saturday morning with Nannie and the grandkids. I'm sure it was quite entertaining to see all of the adults trying everything to get the kiddos to smile. Jennifer came armed with jelly beans for rewards and the kids did great. Later that day we celebrated Bryan's birthday with some hamburgers, hotdogs and dessert. The kids had fun swimming and played together so well... even Greyson and Caitlin! Addison even got to join in on the water fun! She loved kicking her legs and splashing in the water. The next week at home, she didn't want to sit in her bath chair in the tub anymore. Bath time is much more fun for her... and wet for this momma!

We made a roadside pit stop for diaper changes and to let Greyson stretch his legs. It was an added bonus that the side road was right across a railroad crossing (Greyson loves trains right now) AND we got to see zebras, giraffes and camels at the drive through safari across the road.

I took a quick snapshot during the photo shoot. Can't want to see the final pictures!

Caitlin and Wyatt checking on Addison.

Caitlin loved holding Baby Addison! She was shaking with excitement and smiling from ear to ear! It looks like Addison had fun too!

Addison's first time to play in the water. She loves splashing!

Greyson is either a sweet little cousin who likes to help keep his cousins cool or he is a mischievous little boy who likes pouring water on the girls.... he was pouring water on Lilly and Hallie too!

The boys cruising in the jeep...

...and running over the slip 'n slide and getting stuck.

Greyson showing Addison how to make big splashes.

Caitlin and Nannie

Pat-a-cake with Aunt Amy

Little Momma Caitlin feeding Addison. 

Addison and Uncle Bryan

Snapshots

Greyson wanted Addison to wear his hat.

Tickle Hands!

Ready for the pool!

We found Addison's favorite food so far... apples! This was the first time she ate every bite in the container. She loved it! 

Greyson was not ready for Monday.

Greyson put one of the toy chain links on Addison's ear and showed us her new "earring"!

Greyson singing the Micky Mouse Clubhouse theme song... "Come inside, it's fun inside!"

Addison's 6-month Check-up

Addison had her 6-month check-up on June 3. She is now 28.5 inches long (99th percentile) and weighs 18 pounds 4 oz. (81st percentile). She just got over a minor case of a stomach bug (again!) and some congestion, but is a happy, healthy girl otherwise. She is now sitting up regularly, and hardly ever lays down anymore except to sleep. She likes to see what's going on! She is sleeping through the night more consistently and staring to hold her own bottle during feedings (we got spoiled on how early Greyson liked to hold his own bottle). I can't believe she's already six months old, but it is definitely fun to watch her grow and learn new things.

Memorial Day Weekend

For the first time in a few years, Blake didn't have to work on Memorial Day! It was nice to have a relaxing three-day weekend at home. We accomplished a lot around the house and still had time to have some fun. I think we should have three-day weekends more often! 

Our new flag adds a great finishing touch to Blake's pretty green grass!

It's officially summertime!

Getting sleepy...

Snapshots

Aunt Amy stopped by for a quick visit and some snuggles!

Greyson not feeling so good...

Thanks for the swing Nana and Papa!

Just a swingin'!

Someone else wanted to join in on the action.

Videos

Greyson's performance of Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

Yee haw, cowboy!!