Bubbles

These girls love to go outside and blow bubbles. Sweet Harper couldn't blow a single bubble at the beginning of the summer but she is quite the pro now.

This was one afternoon after the girls had napped when we were just enjoying the sunshine before daddy got home from work.

Sweet girls!

33 Weeks

It's hard to imagine that baby brother will be here in 7 weeks or less. We are so excited for his arrival, but no where near ready! Payton has been insisting that we need pacifiers for baby brother for months (just like she did with Harper). We bought some last weekend so maybe we can check one thing off the list??? His wardrobe is slowly building, but his room is yet to be finished (or really even started) and he obviously still has no name. We have been around several babies in the past few weeks and both of the girls have taken so well to them (even if I was holding them and giving them lots of attention). I feel like we had prepared Payton much more at the point as to what to expect and how to treat the baby, but I think Harper might just jump into the natural role of being a great big sister like Payton. My appointments have been going very well and his heart rate usually stays around 160ish. We are so thankful that he appears to be growing strong and healthy. I would be lying if I said I wasn't beginning to get a little uncomfortable and tired, especially in this summer heat. Of course it's worth every second! Sleep has really become a struggle lately. I thought maybe it was because I usually nap or rest when the girls nap in the afternoons, but I still seem to have trouble sleeping even when I don't so I've decided to enjoy the naps while I can. I seem to get better rest then compared to an attempt of a full nights sleep. Baby boy seems to be a wild man, especially at night. We'll see if that's any indication of his personality when he gets here. I'm also thinking he might be pretty tall since I can feel him jabbing my hip and rib cage all at the same time!

This picture was back around 31 weeks I think. Trust me, I've grown a lot since!

So I guess in 46 days or less we will be a family of 5! Hopefully we can get in gear and get some things together before then!

Tutus and Tiaras

Payton participated in a one week camp last week at Variations called Tutus and Tiaras. It was only an hour per day, but we thought it would be a great trial to see if she would really like dance in the fall.

She was thrilled to be in the pink group and sport pink from head to toe. 

Showing off first position before her first class. Of course sister had to participate also.

Twirling and dancing.

On the last day they let us watch for just a minute to see what they had been learning all week. I have to say that I was pretty impressed after just a week of practice!

Each day they read a princess story and they incorporated their dances to be like each of the princesses.

Payton loved dancing with the special princess wand!

Sweet Reagan was in Payton's class and I think they had so much fun together!

Payton is pretty excited about starting official dance classes in August!!!

Happy Father's Day

Do you think there is room for baby brother in that drivers seat? We are so thankful for our own fathers and I'm thankful for Jonathan being a great daddy to our babies!

VBS

We were VBS pros last week. Monday through Friday we attended AUMC in the mornings. Even though we don't actually go to church there, Payton attends preschool there. I was the crew leader in charge of her rambunctious group of 14 four year olds, the "boar group". If you would have asked me Monday if I would quit if I was able, I probably would have said yes. Just being honest. However, by Friday we were actually staying together in a line, figured out our routine, and weren't experiencing what I felt was complete chaos.  The teacher in me just had to keep telling myself it wasn't a structured school day. In the end, I ended up loving hanging out with those sweet four year olds and seeing them learn and grow. Payton had an absolute blast singing, dancing, doing crafts, playing games, etc. She really learned so much and did pretty well paying attention during the lessons. She loved "Kingdom Rock" and learning to stand strong for God. Not an ounce of her shyness showed through when she would sing ad do the motions to the songs, even when our group went to the front to perform. It probably helped that we had been listening to the cd in the car all week. I loved having the opportunity to share this time with Payton as she learned and interacted with her friends (something I rarely get to even see since I never take her to school). Harper was in the "little dear" 2 year old group. She would cry when we dropped her off, but I  think came around pretty quickly from what I understand.

Wednesday night started Camp Cornerstone. Wednesday night was family night so we all went and listened to a kid friendly sermon. Afterwards Payton went to play games, Harper went to the nursery, and we listened to a talk. We went back Thursday and Friday night where I was the crew leader again. This time we only had 5 kiddos... A breeze compared to the morning;) it felt much more fast paced, but we had a blast! Payton didn't really know anyone except Ava so she stuck a little closer by me. The sweet ladies took such good care of Harper for us. Saturday was supposed to  be family serve day, but I woke up that morning barely able to move. The week had finally caught up with my 30 week pregnant self. Plus I was heading that afternoon to cook for four hours. All in all, we had an excellent week and Payton enjoyed it all... The important part!

Payton got an invitation last week to go back to Waverly's VBS in a few weeks with Babee. She's pretty excited. I guess before the summer is out she will be a pro at this! I can't say how thankful I am to watch her sweet little heart be shaped and molded to honor God and "stand strong."

Strawberry Pickin'

On our first full week of summer Ashley and Haisley joined us on an adventure to the strawberry patch. My girls LOVE strawberries and we thought they might enjoy picking their own.

Setting out to the patch in search of some delicious red strawberries!

Sweet Haisley and Harper were just as serious about picking as Payton was. It was so much fun to fill our buckets!

We looked hard for just the right ones.

Luckily this day was pretty over cast and not too hot yet. Otherwise the two pregnant mommies might not have been able to handle it.

Sweet, sweet girls!

Everyone getting serious about their pickings!

After a good break and snack break, we ventured out to finish off our gallon baskets. We had three tired little girls on the way home. Thank you Haisley and Aunt Ashley for joining us. We had so much fun! 

I didn't do anything special with ours, but the girls have enjoyed strawberries with almost every meal lately. Next up- blueberry and possibly blackberry picking!

Memorial Day Fun