Cutie Pie

Emily has been super smiley lately! She is swo much fun!

Tummy Time!

She loves hanging out in this thing!

And gnawing on the seat!

Jacob and Emily hanging out together!

Swimming!

Megan finished swimming lessons this week and she had a blast with her friend Sophie. There were only 3 girls in the class and Megan did great...until one of the teachers let her go under when jumping in, she didn't like that too much and she didn't trust them after that. But overall Megan had fun and made some progress.

One evening this past week we decided to take all 3 kids to the pool, we were super nervous about it because it was 5-7 and Emily goes to sleep around 6. However, we all had a great time and all 3 kids did an amazing job. They loved it. Here is a picture of Emily hanging out on a towel after we were done...and she's still smiling!

Jacob loved getting tossed up in the air from Michael!

Picture of all the kids and Michael in the pool.

Emily just chillin'!

Waaaaay Overdue!

This is so overdue! We have been so busy this summer. Blueberry picking, swimming lessons, lots of fun with friends, family time, birthday parties and more. Some of the highlights include Megan throwing a fit and losing her gun in the process...which we later found in her hair. She is getting ready to go on her first overnight with a friend and they are going to Branson to swim and see a show! She loved swimming this summer and as always enjoyed gymnastics. In the fall she is going to do soccer which should be interesting! Megan and I have enjoyed reading books together. We read the first book in the Boxcar Children series and she loved it!

Jakie is enjoying everything boy, he loves things with wheels (trains, cars, his bike, etc.) and sporty things like throwing and kicking. He apparently enjoys apples...core and all! He also learned to petal a tricycle backwards at first and the can now go both ways. He tried to give himself a bath one day and poured half a bottle of Johnson & Johnson's soap all over him in the kitchen floor.

Emily is becoming an individual and loves her siblings. She gives Megan the best smiles. She has started to sleep better only getting up 1-2 times per night which is wonderful. She is stubborn and goes 8+ hours without eating if I'm not around (which will be a lot very soon when I go back to work). She is getting bigger and bigger. We aren't going to be able to use many of Megan's baby clothes for her because the seasons aren't working out like I thought they would because she just keeps growing like crazy! She is enjoying her exersaucer and bouncy seats but loves Daddy's arms most of all. He is the one that usually gets her to sleep these days!

In other news we are also taking the pet plunge. We are getting Megan a kitten for her birthday and in October we are getting a therapy dog for me to take to school. Considering we've never really had a cat or dog I hope we do good!

I have also embarked on a new challenge...I've joined weight watchers and so far I've lost about 20 pounds!!! I am ecstatic and I am wearing clothes pre-babies! I cannot wait to see what I look like next year!

Emily looking at Megan while playing in the exersauser!

This is one of my favorite pictures of the kids. They are truly happy together for the picture. We had an awesome time at our friend Sophie's 4th birthday party.

Emily hanging out in Michael's arms while we walked around Wal-Mart waiting and waiting for my oil to be changed!

She loves sleeping in her new wrap! We love using it at Wal-Mart when shopping because it's always when she's super tired.

Daddy Time

The kids have enjoyed time with Daddy lately.

Jacob enjoyed throwing rocks and getting splashed!

Megan saying cheese while playing in the creek!

The kids on their way to Rockbridge with Daddy!

All 3 kiddos enjoying Daddy playing the Wii (Wii is one of the few words Jakie can say!)

Happy Fourth of July

We had fun at Grandma/pa Dierking's house for the4th. The kids had a blast with poppers and Megan with sparklers too! Megan shocked us all by enjoying all of the fireworks and stayed outside all day!

Megan enjoying the pretty nighttime fireworks!

Jacob didn't nap and after going going going all day, he finally passed out at 9!

Sparkler fun!

Jacob chilling in his new chair with pretzels!

Cheese!

Megan and Laura...Laura was saving Megan from a flying bug!

Before and After...Jon's castle of 1000 popsicle sticks!

Michael's last minute creation before and after!

June Photos...Emily Rolled Over!

Where did June go? This month we have enjoyed the park, pool, vbs, nature center, blueberry picking, Michael's birthday, father's day, and more! Emily rolled over for the first time June 21st!!! She seems to like tummy time and most nights only gets up once! She smiles all of the time and Megan (with her high pitched voice) seems to get the most smiles. Jacob got his first professional haircut and looks a lot older now...just what we need!

Megan and Sophie looking out at the nature center.

The three amigos taking a break from our hike at the Runge!

Jacob looking out with his big binocuars!

Group photo with my friend and trusty babysitter Michelle!

Jacob managed to snap this photo one day, I think he did pretty good!

Emily smiling for the camera!

Megan working on an art project!

Jacob playing with the shaving cream...or taking a bath in it I'm not sure which!

Emily enjoys tummy time and continues to be stronger every day!

Jacob before his haircut playing in the baby pack-n-play!