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Wednesday, June 10, 2015

The Swing of Summer Time!

Summer time is in full swing around here and we might just be getting the hang of things… well today i say that (while Lola is napping)! Yesterday was a different story but that is nether here nor their right Lola?

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Although I didn’t work much last summer there was the constant pressure of needing to do more, needing to answer my phone, check emails, make sure i don’t et others down, etc. This year summer time is sweet and I am thankful!  

The best way to know summer is in full swing is Summer Concert series at the square! It’s one of our favorite things to do! IMG_6309

Last Friday Kayla, Lola and I were on top of things! We went early and got a perfect spot for the night and topped it off with a lunch date outside, the weather had been perfect and not too hot yet for out prego friend! IMG_6312

As soon as daddy came home we packed our stuff and we were off!  IMG_6316 IMG_6332 IMG_6339 IMG_6344 IMG_6348 IMG_6350

We could barely get Lola to sit long enough before she decided she had some “shopping” to do!  IMG_6352

She absolutely loved pushing her shopping cart ALL OVER and it was literally embarrassing how much of a scene she was causing, everyone thought she was just adorable (naturally) and the kids at the playground loved her cart!  IMG_6355 IMG_6357 IMG_6362

I love Lola confidence and am so thankful she is full of it! he is also into sharing as these parozers went through her cart, bless her heart she is so kind hearted! IMG_6365 IMG_6367 IMG_6368 IMG_6370

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I just love this girl and the life she has given us, everything is so much more with the girl! Pretty soon Kayla will get he baby girl and we can’t wait!

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Summer time has been sweet so far! We do lots of pool days and park time to wear this girl out She is way too much like me with the whole sleeping thing and no offense Lola but Mama needs your naps more than you do!  We also started gymnasics class which may or may not be about 60% of my reasoning behind needing to qut my job…. Ok not specifically but really.. I have wanted a baby girl my WHOLE life and now i have one, I got one and it was fun but it was a lot of HARD days and night so I will be damned if someone else gets to enjoy the fun stuff with her!

The best part is Ms. Brittany is our coach! WE are so happy we didn’t have to leave her when she stopped being our nanny! Honestly I don’t think either of their hearts could take that!

They went two weeks without seeing each other and this happened as soon as Ms Brittany got to our house to babysit for a quick meeting I had one after our trip….

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Lola literally hugged her like that for about 45 seconds to a minute, we almost wondered if something was wrong it was so odd but SO, SO sweet!

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The morning of Lola’s first Gymnastics class i was literally chasing her around the room trying to get her to get dressed until I said “Lola, do you want to go see Ms. Brittany?” She literally stopped, said “kyea” with her head non and got dressed!

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I called Alex on the way there and said I can’t believe it, I’m driving out baby girl to gymnastics! Does this stuff ever get “normal”!IMG_6523 IMG_6524

Lola loves the class so far (we have only had two sessions) but she is doing great! She thinks Ms. Brittany is “hers” and often makes out with the walls because animals and puppies are painted in the toddler room! IMG_6526 IMG_6528 IMG_6531 IMG_6535

Ms. Brittany gives them stamps at the end of class and Lola is the first one to sit on the mat to get her stamps both weeks, the girl loves directions (which is one of the first things Brittany told me about herself when we met her- coincidence, i think not)! IMG_6539 IMG_6543

I already noticed a Big difference at Lolas second session! She is getting the hang of it- although still gets distracted and has me chasing her to the others kids areas but she is climbing, hanging on the bars and standing on her hands already! IMG_7022 IMG_7023 IMG_7027

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She also likes the pit much more now! Naturally i got her to jump in by saying “you better not fall in there”! IMG_7034 IMG_7035 IMG_7036 Every chance we get for a pool date, we take it! It helps wear the girl out!  

IMG_6431 IMG_6433   She is getting more and more brave with the pool but still prefers to walk around the EDGE, yes the very edge kicking a ball- such a little soccer star! IMG_6445 IMG_6448 IMG_6450 IMG_6454

We usually have lunch at the pool too and that is just the “coolest” thing ever! IMG_6456

Sometimes we even go AFTER the gymnastics to make sure we’re extra tired!! 

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Park or pool, pick your poison!

We try to do them both about twice a week!

Lola loves her water bottles (or to go cups) and can push the button herself now on her contigo!  She also climbs up the stairs and sits down to go down the slide by herself! IMG_6480 IMG_6483

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She loves to say “I don’t know” with her arms up in the air now… it’s so cute! I love asking her where stuff is just to get this response!  IMG_6580My baby with her baby!    IMG_6593 IMG_6597

We love snack time! Out and about or picnic style at home! IMG_6484 IMG_6512

We have become very fond of our lunch dates too and have many more catch up lunch sessions to go! I feel like I’m catching up on life that i didn’t have when i was working!

We love Aunt Cara and although Lola usually needs a minute to remember who people are- she ALWAYS remembers Aunt Cara and loves her gentle heart so much, so much i think she senses it!

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  Mommy is also in the “process” of catching up with all her former co-workers and Lola loves to tag along- especially in “scenic environments”! IMG_6574

  Believe it or not this SAHM has even stepped it up with the help from Pinterest to have a Monday through Friday MENU!!

IMG_6461It has actually made life easier believe it or not! If I can just manage to find the recipes that work for us (aka 5 ingredients or less) and make a grocery list the rest has pretty much worked itself out! AS oppose to scrambling at 6 when we are all starving (and then settle for cereal)! IMG_6555 IMG_6557 IMG_6559Lola hasn’t been too impressed by my creations so far but I’m hoping to win her over tonight with grilled chicken and peach cobbler!  IMG_6571We used to bathe Lola every other night but since summer is her and girlfriend is MUCH more active now (aka dirtier) we have been making it a nightly thing and YES baby girl still prefers the tub! So does her mama!    IMG_6605

We are loving these long slow days and we’re so thankful for a hard working daddy that kisses us goodbye bright and early every morning telling us to make sure we “have fun” every day!

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