Start of Birthday mania

August seems to be the month for birthdays. Keenan had two (unfortunately we only got to attend one) this weekend. We had a play date birthday for Piper last week - we have a play date birthday for another friend Tuesday and one the following week. We have grandma Susie's birthday on Thursday and FINLEY'S FIRST BIRTHDAY ON FRIDAY - which we are celebrating Saturday. We then have another first birthday on Sunday - whew.... we are loving all this cake!

Welcome to our Birthday mania month!!!

Piper turns 2 and Melissa comes to dinner

Our friend Piper turned two last week and we had a great time at the Peekaboo Playhouse early morning party. Finley bottom scooted around the place with ease and Keenan enjoyed every second!

Later our friend Melissa came over for dinner. She has been a family friend for years and she is wonderful with Keenan. She is our official 'story reader' and Keenan is always in awe of her!

First Time Keenan Takes Finley On a Walk

 

 

 

 

Keenan is such a good brother. He makes sure Finley's needs come first (most times) and always does what he can to make her laugh and smile. He dances for her - gives lots and lots of hugs and kisses - holds her hand and this weekend was his first time taking her on a walk. He pushed her up and down the street all by himself. Pride was in his face the entire time.

Driveway fun

 

 

 

 

Our driveway has been a huge playground for the kids these days. Keenan loves washing cars, playing with his toys, sidewalk chalk, you name it... and Finley loves watching it all go down.

Their favorite song they sing together is 'if you're happy and you know it clay your hands' - Keenan jumps up with big claps (see wagon pic). He chipped his tooth last week and although it doesn't bother him - his smile will look a little off for the next 6 years. :(

Summer is Blooming

 

 

 

 

Just a little peek at our Fig Tree - Pear Tree and some of our blooming flowers. If you want any figs or pears let us know! We have an abundance!!!

Finley Turns One Soon!

First Face Painting

Summer Saturdays never disappoint! Keenan got to ride a donkey and paint his face like a giraffe. It was hot but we got through it - the three of us. Ben had a fun day of much needed golf with some friends.