Summer = Fair time

I took the kids to the St. Joseph County Fair for a morning filled with rides. They had a blast and met some friends which was fun.

While Azley just spun in circles, Bly was able to drive this year and took great pleasure in 'bumping' his sister.

"Yes, you have to ride with your sister." You can tell which one is more excited.

Another round of t-ball

Bly was really ready to play t-ball again this year. He landed on the Pirate team, which went over very well. Azley says 'Aye matey' every time we say pirate so that is just an added bonus.

I had to add a picture of what Azley does during the games. She is either eating or running in the dirt with her friend Betty. It doesn't take much to keep the two happy.

B B B Butterfly

Thanks to the teachers in the family, we had a butterfly experiment going this summer. Our little caterpillars  came by mail and soon were in their cocoons. The kids really did enjoy watching them over time and it did seem like a pretty educational thing to do over the summer so I was pretty proud of myself. Azley had to build up to spitting out the word butterfly which seemed more like a stutter after awhile. Here she is checking in with the family.

Summer in Chicago

We took Bly in to see Chicago over the 4th of July. He loves to visit the museums and we even did a boat ride with his Aunt and cousin. As usual, he had a blast.

Moments before falling asleep through 3/4 of the boat ride.

Inside the dino footprint

With Sue!!!

Hot dog

What's not to love about seeing the Wiener-mobile?

Date with Dad

Azley had a morning date with her Daddy one day. Bly was spending the night at the grandparents and Daddy's surgery was cancelled, so off we went to the zoo. She loved to show Dad all her favorite animals and have that time to herself to be the center of attention.

Daddy let her ride the pony which we never do at the zoo

It's my party

Well, my little peanut turned 2 and what a year it has been. While Azley sometimes drives me crazy, I can't imaging our lives without her. She loves to make you laugh and is quick with a kiss or hug to make things better. It is amazing to watch her and Bly grow up together and to see them because great friends. She is also learning about making friends other than her brother which is fun. Your smile and laugh can make a whole room take notice and you are turning out to be an amazing person to watch grow up.

To point out my little girl's amazing personallity, I will present evidence from her birthday party. Azley picked out a monkey themed party (which I tried in vain to steer her from) and was quite a monkey herself. She stripped down twice during the party to swim in her pool and then I was able to get this great shot of her:

My princess

A few seconds later I had this shot:

Biting the candle and refusing to spit it out.

No one will ever call you a wallflower and I think that your strong personality will lead to great things for you in the future. We love you baby girl!!!