Red, White and "Purple"!

We had a GREAT 4th of July! We were invited to spend the day with our friend Jason and his wonderful family at their lake house. What a relaxing, carefree day it was, complete with playing in the sand and water, a boat ride and fireworks. Do you think we can convince our parents to go in on a cottage on the lake with us!? Kara did have 2 favorite activities for the day.. playing in the sand and playing with a new friend "Kara". Yes, spelled the same way too. I do not think she will ever forget her. It was so sweet seeing them play together and having no other cares. So where does the title of this post come from? While we were watching the fireworks Kara kept telling me how cute the fireworks were. lol She would get all excited about the purple ones. Look mama a purple one! I think she has a favorite color.hehe.

Back seat driver

Yes we have a back seat driver on our hands! Kara is too much fun in the car while doing errands. I just have to share some the things she had to say while on our way to and from her dentist.

Mama, I need to listen to little people
Stop there is a red light. wait for it to turn green to go.
Be careful mama we're going down hill
Wee! We're going up the hill
Watch out there's lots of cars
Were on the expressway. go zoom zoom like daddy
Wow!
Let's get lunch! Arby's sounds good. :)

Happy 3 Months!

Can you believe it?! Miss Adalyn is 3 months old. We cannot help but love her toothless grin. Each day, week and month that passes has been so much fun having her here with us.
* quite the drooling machine lately

* love those dancing eyes as she drifts off to sleep

* Gets those lips a smackin' when it is time to eat!

* Has been practicing her boxing skills. Too cute to watch

* Wakes up happy and talking until you lay her down to unwrap her. Watch out cause here comes instant girl ready to eat.lol

* Loves to play pat a cake

* Discovered she has a tongue. Like to play a game with daddy sticking out her tongue and doing raspberries!

* grasping everything

* the bumble bee with spider legs is her favorite toy

* You know when she starts rubbing her nose on you she is ready to fall asleep

* Likes to stand up while being held

* My most favorite thing.. giving her kisses! She thoroughly enjoys it. :)

* Who knew ceiling fans could be such a source of entertainment!

* She is Kara's Adalynie. How sweet!

While my grandparents (grandma and grandpa Florida to the grand kids) were visiting, my grandma sang some song to Adalyn. I just had to write them down. (not sure of the titles)

You're the spirit of Christmas

The star on the tree

The Easter bunny to grandpa and me

You're sugar and spice

You're everything nice

and you're grandma's little girl

Climb up on my knee little girl

though your not yet three little girl

there is no way of knowing just what your coming has meant

because I love you so

You're something heaven has sent

A tiny turned up nose

Two cheeks just like a rose

So sweet from head to toe

that little girl of mine.

Happy Daddy's Day!

Just when I thought I was going to get something posted in a reasonable time my collage software gives me issues. Thanks to my creative friend Nicole for the DAD picture idea. :) I hope all the dads out there had a wonderful Father's Day!

Walk with me daddy
By: Helen Bush
Walk alongside me, daddy

and hold my little hand.

I have so many things to learn

that I don't yet understand.

Teach me things to keep me safe

from dangers every day.

Show me how to do my best

at home, at school, at play.

Every child needs a gentle hand

to guide them as they grow.

So walk alongside me, daddy -

We have a long way to go.

I LOVE seeing you with our girls, Tom! The way you interact with them, the love in the eyes, and your sweet gentleness about you. You are a truly amazing dad! The girlys and I are so very blessed to have you in our lives. Hope you enjoyed your "daddy's day" as much as we did. :) It is no lie, hands (and feet) down you are the best dad ever! We love you!

Walkin' on Sunshine

A walk around the good old neighborhood is no longer just that! It is about stopping and smelling the roses, discoveries and exploration! What an adventure it was! I wanted to share some of the things that brought a smile to my face...

*"Run fast mama so the mosquitoes don't get us!"

* The pitter patter of feet running behind me

* Finding and counting the ant house. "Look mama that's where the ants live".

* Feeling the pokey pine needles on the trees. "Stop here real quick mommy, feel it."

* Finding Mr golden sun peeking though the shade tree

* Touching the blue and yellow markings on the sidewalk

* Putting leaves in mommy's stroller basket

* Saying hi to the little birdies up in the tree

* The giggles and laughter racing mommy home. :)

Thanks Kara for reminding me it is about the small things in life! I love you.

Our 2 1/2 Girls

Ha we made you think! lol Are you wondering what in the world we are talking about!? Well ya see Kara is officially 2 1/2 years old and Adalyn has hit the 2 1/2 month old mark! So we thought the girls deserve their very own post about being 2 1/2 together. It is the only time in their lives they will be the "same" age. :) Just precious. We love you girlies!

Flutter Flutter

Today we made our long awaited trip to the butterfly house in Whitehouse, Ohio. To not have a freak out Tom and I explain to Kara that the butterflies may land on her, but they would not hurt her. So all the way there she kept repeating what we had told her shaking her head (and a scrunched up nose) "butterflies, they don't hurt me."

Once we had got in the room she was bouncing with joy. You would of never known this kiddo does not like flying bugs of any kind. By the end of our visit she was sticking out her hand saying "land on me!" The butterflies seemed to like me of all people. I think I had about 5 land right on me, it did not matter where. My back, shoulder and head were all fair game.

5 generations

Generations Past
by: Shannon Fahine

Days fly by quickly

and children move on.

Before we know it

the "old times" are gone.

But as we look back

at generations gone by,

We, reflect on the memories

that serve as a tie.

Binding us together

With future and past;

and building a story

that forever will last. We are so very blessed to be part of a beautiful family!

Strawberries, Bowling and the ER, oh my!

What do these all have in common? Kara! We started out our Saturday going to Parran's Greenhouse and Farm in Ida, MI where Kara got to pick strawberries. This was a first for the whole family! At first Kara wanted to pick all the tiny green ones, yuck! That did not last long once she picked a ripe strawberry and got to eat it. :) Next we were off to Interstate Lanes in Rossford where the kiddos get to bowl free for the summer. Yay, yay, yay was all we heard! We all were enjoying ourselves until Kara got hurt. She fell and hyperextended her finger. :( I don't think we have heard such a horrible cry come from her. She was favoring that finger but we thought we would give it some time. So on the way home we stopped for some ice cream. Yum! She fell asleep before she got to eat hers. Tom carried her in the house and she started to cry, "I need to go see the doctor". Poor thing! Off we went to Bay Park hospital to make sure everything was okay. After some Motrin, an xray and a purple popsicle Kara was diagnosed with a sprained ligament in her finger. She will be wearing her splint til at least Thursday when she has a followup with Dr. Tracy.

All in all it was an awesome day! Thanks nanny and Greyson for spending the day with us. :)