Ainsley and friends

Ainsley's had lots of play time with her friends over the last few weeks.  Hadlee came over one evening, and the girls had fun playing outside.

They liked walking around in some of my old shoes. 

Hadlee liked Ainsley's car.  At least someone is getting some enjoyment out of it, because Ainsley still won't get in it.

We had two dirty little girls who needed baths!  I hope they grow up to be as good as friends as their mothers are.

Ainsley went with Papa Jim one Saturday morning to check the cows and crops and ended up finding Oliver at his grandparents.  My daughter was giving Oliver some kisses and hugs! I think Joel's already said that it's only okay for a few more years and then Oliver is going to get sat down and talked to about his daughter.

Oliver's wondering what she's doing to him!

Awe!!!!

July Birthdays

Jack's 11th birthday party was in late July.  Ainsley was very excited to go and asked for a few days before when we were going to Jack's house.  It's never Uncle Jeremy or Aunt Kathleen's house (or even Lani's).  It's always Jack's house!

The birthday boy and Ainsley

Ainsley was hoping Jack was going to have balloons, cake, ice cream, and birthday hats.  She sure loves her birthday parties!

Lily's being entertained by Lani and Ainsley

I heard "Happy to you, Happy to you, Surprise" numerous times the days before his birthday.  (That's Ainsley's version of Happy Birthday To You.)  As soon as we started singing Happy Birthday to Jack, Ainsley lost it.  She started crying and covering her eyes.  I don't know if she was embarrassed, or mad because we weren't singing to her.  She's cried a few times since when we sing Happy Birthday.  We just have to laugh at her, because she's just a tad dramatic.

It's hard to believe that Jack is 11.  That makes me feel old!!!  Of course he got lots of good presents, including his favorite, clothes!

The kids had fun playing with the light sabers and balloons.

Ainsley found Lani's glasses at some point that evening. 

Uncle Jeremy and Ainsley at the end of the night

Jack's currently into playing Magic.  For those of you who don't know what that is....it's a card game.  Most people (or maybe just me, but I doubt it), consider it a "nerdy" or "geeky" game.  I rate it right up there with World of Warcraft or larping.  Just don't tell Jack I said that.  Jack is pretty good at Magic and has even won a few championship mats (which isn't easy to accomplish). 

Jack with his mats

Mom also had her (almost half century) birthday the day before Jack.  We made cupcakes and took them down for her after swim lessons one afternoon. 

Grandma Shelly and Ainsley

Swim Lessons

Ainsley loves the water, so I decided to put her in swim lessons near the end of July.  I was able to take her down to Hettick for them, and it turned out to be great.  Kathy and her two granddaughters did a wonderful job with Ainsley and I know Ainsley had lots of fun.

The first day Ainsley was jumping in and going under water without water wings or anything on.  They told me she was also swimming by herself with no water wings.  I couldn't believe it.  We've been too scared to let Ainsley go without some sort of floatation aid, so I didn't know what she could do.  They said she would jump in, go under, and then was able to make it back to the side of the pool all by herself.  Let's just say I was one proud Mommy!

Ainsley enjoyed going every morning, but was happy to see me when I went back to pick her up.  Kathy had snacks for them every day.  That made for a happy girl!

Yummy ice cream!

The one thing Ainsley was really good at was spitting after getting back out of the pool.  She would get a mouthful to spit out when they lifted her out.  She's such a stinker!

I'll definitely be putting her back in swim lessons again next year, and hopefully Lily will be a little fish like her sister!

Ainsley, Gavin, and Kayne after swim lessons

Visit to Jackson

Wow!  We've had an absolutely crazy last month or so.  I have lots to catch up on.  Late July, we packed up the car for the weekend and headed to Thomas and Jamie's. 

Ainsley couldn't wait to go to "Baby Huckson's" house.  She would jump up and down when I told her we were getting ready to go.  She was one happy girl! 

We got there Friday evening and I think everyone was ready to get out of the car.  A four hour trip with an infant and toddler wasn't exactly what I call an exciting Friday night.  I know Ainsley was ready to get out and get her wet clothes off.  (Oops...mother of the year, I know...Ainsley had peed through her diaper at some point on the ride down and had been sitting in a wet car seat.)


It was nice not having any plans and just hanging out.  Joel and Thomas took off Saturday morning to find a fuse for my car.  Of course, half way down there a fuse blew in my car, which meant no "Mickey" for Ainsley to watch.  Lucky us!  While they were gone, I watched the three kids while Jamie took a shower.  Ainsley loved having two babies to love on!

Tummy time with Hudson and Aunt Trista....Hudson kept face planting it into the carpet off the boppy pillow!

Lily liked Hudson's toys!

Hudson's ready for the day in his Grandpa tube socks!!! 

I somehow managed to get all three kids asleep at the same time.  Talk about peace and quiet!

We did end up getting out of the house Saturday afternoon and heading to Lambert's for lunch/supper.  I think we would have ate and enjoyed it more if we didn't have two babies and Ainsley with us, but it was still pretty good!

Ainsley's ready for our adventure!

Lily was pretty good in her carseat while we ate

Mama's boy with that dang blanket!

We waited awhile after getting back from Lambert's before heading out to get frozen yogurt.  We went to a little place in Cape, and it was really good!  Ainsley loved being about to pick out all of her toppings for her "ice cream". 

It was getting close to Hudson's bed time!

Lily was already quite a bit bigger than Hudson, but I'm sure as the years go by, Hudson will slowing start to creep up on her. 

Aren't these two of the cutest babies you've ever seen?!

cousins

I'm thinking another trip down to Jackson in the near future sounds like a good idea.  It's not every day I get breakfast cooked for me, and I know Ainsley would love to take another bath in Uncle Thom's big bathtub!

Yep, that would be Thomas making us breakfast.  He's such a good brother!

Ainsley had to help Uncle Thom.