Bath

I leaned Mya back to rinse her hair in the bath, and noticed that the water level was perfect for lying in. She loved the soak...



so much that she almost fell asleep! Who can blame her, baths make me sleepy too!

Morning with daddy

While Mama slept in...



I also got a sweet surprise. Taye brought me some flowers and a kiss...



When I woke up, they brought me outside for another flower surprise.

I'd say this summer vacation is off to a good start.

Get the point?

I've been trying to get this on video forever... Whenever we mention something to Taye that he doesn't want (or want to do) he says, "I don't want it...

Lars Anderson

We met the Dorsey's at the park the other day. It was so nice to finally have a beautiful day after so much rain, we had a great time. After the playground...



it was time to explore the lake (pond? Whats the difference?) There were the usual ducks, geese, and fish...



and also turtles and frogs and snails (oh my!)

Sweet baby

Monday I was lucky enough to get to see Matt and Tia's new baby. Mya and I attempted to be there in time for the birth, but we didn't make it (and neither did anyone else!) Ella made a super speedy entrance, with just her Mama and Daddy to greet her. We met her when she was about an hour old, she is so sweet.

Welcome Ella!

The newest performer

You may all be sick of this trick by now, but you've got to admit she makes it look pretty darn cute:


Yay! (another new trick)


and the grand finish:

Building

There has been a lot of building and creating around here lately. Here are a few of my favorites.

This bridge was hours of fun (who knew?):


Taye made this rocket from Ikea cookies:


He also built this car:



Both boys also made Daddy proud and built Transformers. I didn't get a picture of Taye's, but it had legs that you could move and turn into wheels, very cool. Darius took the cake with his Optimus Prime:


that is also a finger puppet!