Summer fun

We are having a great summer so far.  Still getting used to being a family of four but enjoying every minute of it!  Harrison and Tom took a guys trip at the beginning of June to the Lake of the Ozarks with friends.  Harrison LOVED the pool, the boat, and his first jet ski ride (very slowly).  It was a great opportunity for him to have some one-on-one time with his dad and spend some time with our friends' kids.  Back at home, he has enjoyed his new bike, having a little extra time at home with mom before she went back to work, and celebrating Johnny's birthday at the park.  He continues to love his soccer lessons at school, trains, and story time.  Everyday after school, he asks me to "drive around a little bit," to look at the new houses being constructed.  He wants to count all the bulldozers and skid steers.  He is such a funny and smart little boy.

Natalie is really coming into her own.  She is such a happy and interactive baby.  She spends the bulk of her awake time laughing, smiling, and cooing and her favorite thing seems to be cooing back and forth with us.  It is very cute!  She absolutely recognizes our voices and is tracking us wherever we go.  She is also starting to fall into a schedule at the most opportune time!  We are all enjoying getting a little more sleep around here and she wakes up with such a big smile after a long night of rest.  Natalie is also starting to enjoy toys--she is grabbing and kicking and can hold her head up pretty well now.  She has a few toys that hang from her activity mat that she loves swatting and grabbing.  She is very strong!

Amy headed back to work this week, so there are some definite adjustments with our schedule, but so far so good!  Enjoy the pictures....