Wednesday, July 8, 2009

July 4th

We had a great week. We spent our fourth of July at our friends Brian and Emily's. Aleigha had a great time playing with Lilly. They had a lot of fun swimming, playing on the swing set, riding bikes, playing w/ dolls and play dough, coloring, and lots more. We enjoyed a great barbaque and just spending time with friends. We topped the evening off with seeing fire works. It was Aleigha's first time and she loved every moment of the show. We also had Elizabeth (my niece), Craig, and some other Satre kids over this week. And today we had a blast at the park followed by getting sno biz (shaved ice...a first time treat for Aleigha).
Developments this week: Aleigha's language and socialization skills continue to get better every day. She has even joined in on Chris and my conversations. Brenton is growing like a weed. This week I had to put away some of his newborn clothes that don't fit him anymore. Although, not all the 0-3 month clothes fit yet. He smiles more and more with each passing day and he his starting to laugh more too...i love it!
Hope you enjoy the many pictures taken this week. I have a hard time deciding what pictures to post...I feel like I'm leaving out so many good ones...yet I still post over 40 pics from one week!!! Thank goodness for digital cameras and blogging (I can reach so many ppl...with such a little price). (I think I did a good job this time by not writing such a long post...lol).
our little model

our pretty princess

she's got amazing features

had to stop for a potty break

Aleigha finds it necessary to entertain herself on long car rides

just the beginning of a fun Independence Day

sporting the sun hat

a little fish...and a ball player
i absolutely love this bathing suit

beautiful Lilly holding Brenton


nothing more fun than skinny dipping



our blue eyed beauty

having a little trouble with the dress...haha

Brenton representing his country...everyone wanted to take a nap after a nice big lunch...Brenton was the only one lucky enough to actually get to

eating wild grapes...and knowing she wasn't suppose to

a family picture on July 5th...still celebrating or Independence

trying to hide at church

she loves her brother

our sleeping beauty

Brenton laying on Aleigha's stomach while she slept

Craig, Brenton, and Allie

Brenton with his oldest cousin, Elizabeth

absolutely love the smile

she's just sooo beautiful

jared came for a visit...aleigha loves company

enjoying the summer with some cool shades and a yummy popsicle

rolling over at 3 weeks...sitting up at 5

he's getting so big...

and bald.
so angelic

he loved the feeling of the cool, soft grass beneath him

what a cutie

chillin' in the grass

having fun at the park

hanging from the monkey bars...i promise, Chris was right beside her

Brenton's turn!...he couldn't let Aleigha stand him up

mommy and kids

daddy and kids

riding the dino

close up

i love him

kissing in the park

enjoying a snack at the park

i mean...really enjoying a snack

3 comments:

Wade said...

I must say it was quicker reading your blog; however, I really enjoy reading all you have to say. Anyways I loved all the pictures, you are gaining lots of good blackmail material on Aleigha for when she is older. I miss you guys so much and wish we were able to spend the 4th together, it looks like you had a blast. Only 2 1/2 weeks before we come out anyways! Love you and give the kids hugs and kisses from us!
~~~Katie~~~

tomsfamily said...

Hey the pictures are so good. Sure hope you guys can make it up here this summer.Would love for Jadyn,Kaya and Aleigha to play together. Would also love to see Brenton. Sure do miss you guys.

The Webbs said...

I can't believe how much Aleigha has grown since we last seen her! And it was a quicker read, but at the same time, I wish it was a little longer, but the captions below the pictures kind of fill in for the shorter blog. I love the pictures, they are all just darling! I hope to see you and the family soon. Maybe we can have a family play date!
In Our Thoughts,
Missy, Nate & Trinity