The Blueberry Ranch

We had our second annual blueberry picking extravaganza this summer. While I was not carrying Azley while pregnant this year, I did have to carry her in the Bjorn so I am not sure which was harder. Bly was a pro this year and even Azzi grabbed a few off of the bush. of course great berries and a lot of fun for a summer morning.

Eyeing up the bush.

Eating them as fast as he can pick. At one point he was just eating them directly off the bush without the bother of picking them. Needless to say, a little too many blueberries and the boy had a mess later that day.

My helper.

Showing off the haul for the day.

Happy First Birthday!!!

I cannot believe that my baby has turned one. While the time flew, it also seems like she has been a part of this family forever. In one short year Azley's little personality has blossomed and what a personality it is. I didn't realize that such a girly-girl attitude could already exist but she is living proof that it does. She is also a very determined child and watching her pout that lip is priceless. I can't imagine my life with out her in it, so rightly so, we had to throw a bash for the big day.

We had a luau theme and invited the family for food and festivities. Azley had a great time being the star and being with her family. She was timid about her cake at first but eventually dived in.

This was her morning present from Mom and Dad. We have now named it the 'throne'.

Family shot.

Getting warmed up with the cake.

An after shot of the cake.

Wardrobe change #2. She loved her tutu.

After everyone left, the kids took a nap and rested up from the afternoon. The weather was beautiful and Tim and I wanted to do something with the kids so we decided to go to New Buffalo for dinner. Of course we went to Redamak's and then Oinks for dessert. Here is the proof:

The birthday girl deciding what to order. She is also still wearing her tutu.

Eating ice cream and loving not having to sit in a high chair but in an actual big girl chair. Note Tim sitting in the small kiddie chair because it was the only table available. 

T-ball

Bly started the 3-5 yr old t-ball league this summer. It could possibly be the funniest event I have ever witnessed in my life. The kids of course herd around the ball even though the coaches throw several balls out so everyone gets a ball but the best moves have to come from the batters and base runners (my son included). When the batter hits the ball they almost always run after the ball instead of the base. This brings the base runners in as well to scramble for a ball. It will be neat to see how far they come at the end of the season. Bly loves it and is so excited to be out there playing.

This was at practice. I think he looks so big here!

Action shot.

First game. He is on the Green Tigers team.

It gets hard to tell them apart but he is in the front.

My little slugger getting ready to bat.

The diva

I wanted to do an update on my little pea Azley. She is really starting to grow into her personality and what a personality it is. She loves all accessories to include shoes, jewelry, purses and now sunglasses. She has a laugh that comes out right when she is about to do something she is not supposed to and the hair is just a work in progress. Here are a few of my favorite recent shots of my princess.