Andrea with the big pretzel in front of the factory! 

Her first field trip

She had a great time! The trip was perfect for  3 year olds. It had a demonstration and hands on pretzel and then we had a picnic in the park! 

She was so smiley and happy all day long! 

My girls swimming while we were camping in Elizabethtown.

They both loved the water so much.

Ahleah cut her first tooth on this camping trip. You would of never guessed it though. She was just the happiest, smiling, little girl I have ever seen. She never complained. This camping trip was so much fun. I cannot wait to camp with my family again!

Here are all of us girls snuggling in our tent! I slept so well on this trip.

Barbie's

I am really not sure that I am ready for Andrea to want to play with Barbie's. I feel like it is a sign of her growing up. She loves them at Nana's house and I have a strong feeling we will be bringing some home very soon.

This is my very favorite picture of me with the girls! We were playing chase and I actually managed to catch both of them at the same time. I love the game of chase the giggling that comes from each of them is so different yet similar and addictive. I love hearing the laughter of my children. There is not a sweeter sound. 

Nana with Ahleah. They are both in love with each other. I can't tell who works harder at making the other smile. I can't believe how quickly Ahleah has grown. She will never stop amazing me. 

4th of July!

For the 4th of July we traveled to Towanda to spend the holiday with my family. Andrea went to the fireworks with Nana, Pappy and Aunt Tammy. She loved them and was a little frightened by the noise. She asked to see fireworks every day for the following 2 weeks. Ahleah did not go as I worried that the noise would be too strong for her young ears. She was very happy during this visit and we all enjoyed comparing the little ones. Kyla has grown so much since we have seen her last. She looks more like Dave than I though she would. A very happy little girl.

Here is Uncle Dave holding Kyla and Aunt Jessie holding Ahleah. Both girls smile so easily and have the prettiest big blue eyes.

Andrea was playing with Play doh and haveing a great time. I had to join her for a tickle and a kiss. I like to watch her with play doh for some reason I think I may have eaten it as a child and don't think it is the healthest choice for a snack.

Baptism

Here are the girls who participated in Kyla's baptism. Tammy, Jess's sister Jenn, Jess and sweet baby Kyla.



















Below are pictures of the after baptism party. Andrea had a great time playing with Aunt Tammy, and Aunt Jessie's nephews. She really enjoyed swimming and all of the kids so much. Ahleah and Kyla made cooing noises at each other and ate up all of the attention that they received.

Chris and I have made the choice to Not have our children baptised. It is a choice that we will support them in if they choose to in the future. We do however support each family's own decision and enjoy attending the services and ceremonies for baptism.

Ocean City, MD

This picture of Ahleah and I was taken from the balcony of the condo we stayed in. If you look closely you can see the beach behind us. We walked to the beach every day. The hardest part of going to the beach is carrying all of the beach stuff and assisting 2 children in the sand. 

The next pictue is of Andrea and Chris watching the ocean. They did this every day while we were here. I love watching the two of them play together. Chris is such a loving daddy to his girls.

 Andrea and Chris collected hundreds of beautiful shells while watching the waves and playing in the ocean.

Andrea also went into the ocean for the first time with Chris. She loved hanging onto him and having the waves splash against her. She doesn't like to go into the water with me though. I think she doesn't feel as secure. 

This picture is how Ahleah and I spent most of our time on the beach. She was easily lulled to sleep when ever we were near the ocean. I think it was the sound of the waves. She was a very good little girl on this trip. Ahleah is so easily entertained when her sister is near. 

These photos shows how cute the girls are in their swimming suits. Andrea is becoming a big girl. She looks so long and lean compaired to Ahleah with her chunky, rolled thighs and little pot belly. I still remember when Andrea had rolls instead of legs. Time passes way too quickly!