Friday, August 24, 2012

One Last Hurrah!

Our public library had such an awesome summer program.  The girls not only earned circus tickets, they earned museum tickets too.  We squeezed in one more field trip this week before our fall activities start.  Caroline was scared of the crocodile and wouldn't pose for a pic.  Another fear these days is any slide that is a tunnel.
  Must be a hurricane coming.  Abby and Caroline filled their cart to the brim.
 These girls are pros in the pretend store.
 Caroline kept running up with this fish saying "He doesn't go here.  He lives in the ocean."
 Playing Hospital- We talked about Cousin Carter being born.
Cutest Little Paramedics Driving their Babies to the Hospital
 Stop for the Trains

There are lots of things to build with at this museum.

 Microscopes
There wasn't as much room in the dinosaur footprint this time.  They have definitely grown this summer!

 In the light room, they had a good time with the glowing pens, the huge lightbright and making shadows.
 Caroline really thought the shadows were neat.
 Vibration Station

 Making Hats

 Operation
 Going on a Cattle Drive

Our time at the museum ended with the Sesame Street Planetarium Show.  I didn't take pics during it.  I enjoyed sitting back and looking at the stars.  I always get a tear in my eye when Big Bird sings Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star.  I feel like summer and an era of our lives officially ended yesterday with our last Emler swim lesson.  The girls will be old enough to both take at the aquatic center next season.  While exciting new changes are ahead, I am a little sad thinking about how old Abby and Caroline seem.  No more Mommy and Me classes.  They are not babies anymore.  We have soccer players, dancers and two girls headed to school next week.  Where did the time go?

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Welcome to the World!

Our first cousin, Carter Ryan, was born last Wednesday.  We went down to welcome him into the world.  Abby loved holding him.

 He is so cute!  He weighed 9lbs 14oz. Way to go, Aunt Haley!
 Carter gave the girls some new Backyardigan people. 
 Caroline surprised us.  She takes care of her baby dolls all day, every day, but was not as interested in the real thing.  She did have fun bringing Aunt Haley every diaper cream and stuffed animal from the nursery.


 As you can see, Abby did not leave Carter's side.  Caroline stayed busy moving baby supplies from here to there.
 Checking out Carter's Room
 Uncle Brent remembered the 5 S's from when the girls were little.  He is a pro at getting babies to suck on a paci.
 Carter didn't like getting his diaper changed.  Abby had to cover her ears.

 These three little cousins are going to have a lot of fun together!

Monday, August 20, 2012

Back to Bay City and the Beach

Cousin Carter arrived on Wednesday, so Nonnie and I headed to Bay City for a few days before meeting up with Brent in Spring.  When we arrived at Momo's, Caroline and Abby went straight for their favorite things:  the votive candles and the jewelry.
 Abby wasted no time.  She was in her mismatched, comfy clothing in no time.

 Fun in the Big Bathtub



 Bouncing on the Sofa- We took off the cushions to make Abby a little bed and the girls quickly discovered the bare sofa was very bouncy.
 Watching Cartoons
 A Picnic at the Beach

I love taking the girls to Matagorda Beach.  It is a short drive from Momo's and you can drive on the beach or walk down from the picnic area. 


The bulldozer came right by us!  The driver was really nice and posed for a pic with the girls.