~High School Football~

Tonight we went to Grace's first high school football game.  We had a great time, except it was a little too chilly for Aylah.  She stole Grace's blanket, but Grace didn't mind.  She spent the majority of her time chowing down on a pretzel.

Aylah wrapping up to stay warm.

Aylah was in awe of all that was going on down on the field.  Grace thought it was pretty cool too.   She loved it!

~Chicago in July~

Ryan, Kari and Lillian came up to visit in July, so all the adults headed to Chicago and the grandma's stayed back to babysit.  We had a wonderful time and I can't wait to go again.

Jordan, Ryan, Kari, Mike, Shana, Melissa

Mike and Kari getting ready to ride the swings.

Mike and Kari in the swings.

Getting ready to ride a bike.  Mike had to put a bag under his hat to make sure he didn't get any lice.  He also wore this Kellogg shirt in Chinese.  Which, we headed to China Town shortly after the bike ride so they could translate it for us.

The bike ride was very interesting, that's all I have to say about that.

This was a very odd site to see in the middle of Chicago.

~Chips~

We went to Hacienda with our family way back in July.  Gracie had her first chip.  I love how she studied it very carefully before she put it in her mouth.

Hmmm?

Not bad...

I think I'll have some more.

~Crawling~

~Backyard Fun~

We were so thankful for the beautiful weather.  Aylah even played in the water sprinkle for a while.

Rolling

Resting

Watching

Listening

Observing

Stretching?

~Relaxing in the Hammock~

Yesterday was such a lovely day.  We spent most of the afternoon in the backyard, relaxing in the hammock.

Time for milk.

~Hugs Going for a Ride~

Aylah's absolute favorite thing to do is have her daddy push her on the tire swing.  When he's not home, Aylah is in charge of the swing and she loves to push her animals.  Today, was Hug Pugs special day.

Hug Pug is going for a ride on the tire swing.  Don't worry, he has a seat belt.

Aylah giving Hugs a big push.

~My Little Ballerina~

Getting ready to head out to Aylah's first dance class.

Warming up before her class starts.

Watching the older kids in their point shoes (I think that's what they're called)

Listening to Ms. Jen

At the bar

I'm not sure what this is called...but she's doing something.

Tip Toes

This is also something, but I don't know what it's called.  I need to get a ballet 101 book:)

This is one excited little ballerina.

Stretching

Getting ready for tap, tap, tapping.

Of course, I couldn't leave out little Grace playing while she waits for her sister to finish class.

~Nanae's Visit~

All of us girls!

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My beautiful mommy!

Sweet Grace!

I'm so thankful my mom was able to come visit us for a week.  We enjoyed every minute!  We love you Nanae, thanks for visiting us!