August long weekend fun

We aren't generally at home for the August long weekend, but this year we were around and spent the Monday down at the waterfront.  We checked out the new pier, had a coffee, enjoyed a lunch at the little restaurant, and the girls checked out the new tiny beach. 

Random Recent photos

Freakish South Burlington slugs

"Bubble monster"

Looks like Daddy

First time he slightly "liked" the bath.  Or at least didn't cry. 

Not tired when supposed to be sleeping

Testing out the stroller without the car seat attachment

Drooly like this every day

Rose upgraded to Paige's bike.  She just hopped on and off she went!

Crying, but not about the jean jacket...he loves that it makes him a cool dude

Auntie's Little Man

New larger bike!

cool dude

New sign I ordered

middle of the night

Trying out the jumper

horseback riding camp

At the end of July Paige had 1 week of horseback riding camp.  It was 9-4 every day.  She LOVED it!! She loves animals so it was right up her alley of course.  A pair of $100 boots (!!), some tall socks from Target and she was good to go!  Her friend Belle was also in the camp which was awesome as they were the youngest and benefited from having a friend. I wish I had pictures of her on a horse but only saw her doing a horse activity once at the end of the day.  Usually when it was pick up time they were doing water play.  She already says she wants to go again next summer.

Brain freeze at yogurty's for a celebratory first day of camp treat. 

TEsting out the air tub and scrubbing off the dirt!!

Paige's camp coincided with mike being in the UK for a week.  It was timed well as it gave us a lot to do every day.  The pick ups and drop offs took a while and it was an excuse for Rose and I to hang out and do some fun activities.  I thought the week would be horrible but it wasn't bad.  We got in a groove and it was fun hearing about Paige's camp every day.  Obviously it was good when he got back, but we managed well.

Henry 2 months

Paige turns 6!

Happy 6th Birthday Paige!!!

Paige wanted a birthday party at  home so we had Crock-a-Doodle come to the house.  The girls and I love going to the studio and I noticed they did at home parties so I thought it was a great activity for us to do for her party.  The girls were able to choose either a butterfly or a cupcake container to paint.  Afterwards we had pizza, cake, fun with a piñata, and present opening.  It was a little less chaotic than last year, but a bunch of hyper girls together means lots of talking and screaming. 

Paige at 6?

Easy going, even tempered, fun loving, caring, and happy.  She's the kind of kid that if you have to say no to her, she gets over it quick and doesn't pout or get upset.  She still loves animals, and pretend play with animals.  You'll usually see her in a cozy outfit and basic brushed straight hair.  She's not too into girly clothes, accessories, or anything uncomfortable.  She's easily amped up and can get hyper and loud and crazy.  She loves riding her new bike, swimming, looking at magazines, watching 'Survivorman' and 'Man Tracker' with Daddy, desserts, crafts, video games, My Little Pony, Littlest Pet Shop....

She has grown a ton in the last year.  Still the smallest of her friends, but looking a lot more grown up then when she was 5.  I can hardly believe she's going into grade 1!

Love you so much Paige!!