Gearing up for Fireworks~

We don't need a nap. We only need some playtime in the tub and lots and lots of snacks.


They were both very excited about skipping naptime and heading to the church to watch the fireworks. Are they not cute or what?

Bath time...

After the beach, we headed straight for the bath.

This was their first time bathing together. Hayes only recently started having his bath in the "big tub". They loved it! Hayes splashed all around and Addie made funny faces to get him giggling out loud. I sat beside the tub and watched and by the end of the bath, I too was soaking wet! They really are good company for each other. I am just so blessed!

Beach days are very tiring...

They both passed out in the car before we even got on the interstate.

And this is what it looks like to fall asleep mid-slurpee...

The sand and sun are rough on a little girl! Next up...bath time!

Beach Day - Part 1 of our Fourth of July Celebrations

Saturday was Tim's only day off this week, since he is working the holiday to make a little extra money. We decided to go all out and really have some fun together! First activity of the day was a trip to the beach. It was Hayes' first time seeing the sand and water. The weather was beautiful and the water was perfect! I was so thankful to have a camera that day!

Hayes is definitely our little water baby. He loves to splash around and feel the water on his face. We were just happy to see Addie not freak out when the sand got on her feet this time. In the past, we never made it past the boardwalk. She does not like to get sandy! She did spend a little time at the water's edge this trip and even went as far as to hold her Daddy's hand and wade out into the water a few times. Mostly, she enjoyed sitting on the blanket in the shade eating her picnic lunch and watching her Daddy and Hayes. It was a nice trip, despite all of the work it takes to get two little ones packed up, lathered up, diapered up, and happy to have sand and salt water all over their little bodies. It was definitely a day to remember.

Happy 4th of July!

We got a new camera, and we took a lot of pictures yesterday! Stay tuned!

Waiting...

and waiting for a new camera. I mentioned again to Tim that I was starting to get anxious without a camera since Hayes is really scooting all over the place now and starting to cut a front tooth. I would hate to miss these milestones with a photograph. I think we are both just waiting for a free moment to sneak away to buy one. We rarely get those around here. These are a a few pictures I snapped about a week ago before his morning bath. He is changing so much these days!

Addie is doing really well without her beloved paci. She doesn't even mention it anymore, although we can definitely tell that she is acting out and feeling a little more stressed than usual. I have to remember to take a deep breath sometimes and be patient with her when she is trying her hardest to get my attention by doing something she knows she shouldn't do. She no longer naps during the day, but will play quietly in her room for a while Hayes snoozes, and bedtime is pretty much a nightmare these days...but...we are still taking it one day at a time around here. Losing her paci "is a big thing for her" as my mom (Addie's biggest fan) says. I have to keep reminding myself she just gave up her biggest comfort for the last 2 1/2 years.

Paci Update #2

Well, yesterday we went the entire day without even mentioning the paci in this house. She's still not napping without it, which makes for a very grumpy little girl come 5:00, but I do believe she is slowly forgetting about it. Last night she went to bed without the usual drama, although I think she was just too exhausted to put up a fight. She is a drama queen!

Unfortunately, I went to snap a picture of Addie playing on the computer yesterday and found my camera was busted. The screen looks like black ink was spilled on it. Who knows what happened? Yes, Addie loves to "take picshas" with it, but for all I know, I might have layed it in something wet or dropped it myself. I guess we need to get a new one, which isn't really in the budget. I told Tim however, that I can't miss all the new things Hayes is doing these days, so I am off to Walmart to see if I can find the same camera for a decent price. Don't worry...we won't be cameraless for long!