Question of Time

June has arrived and has thankfully brought some warm, sunny weather!  Lily had a good few days at school playing outside and creating lots of art - we have decided that we need to start sending large bulk packages of artwork to family members as it is becoming a little overwhelming and the two large corkboards that we hung in the basement to display such art are crammed! 

Jack has been just as busy, rolling all over the place, and he nows enjoys sleeping on his stomach. He still needs a little support sitting up, but we suspect doing it on his own is just around the corner.  He has been eating like a champ, close to 8 oz every 3 hours, and once that 3 hour mark hits, his bottle better be ready or we will hear about it. ;)  Oatmeal with bananas has been on the menu for the past few weeks and he had his first taste of sweet potatoes this week which he seems to enjoy quite a bit - tomorrow we are moving on to peas - yummy!

Mom, Lily and Jack headed to the lake this weekend to visit with Grandma Gail, Grandpa Tom, and lake neighbors Annie and Pat.  (Dad stayed home and got some painting done which is pretty much impossible to do with the kiddies around.)  Lily was on the go all weekend, riding the seadoo, pontooning, playing in the sandbox, running in the Diego sprinkler, playing on the swingset, and otherwise just running from one activity to another.  She  likes to "go fast" on the seadoo, and likes to wave to every single boat and jet ski that passes.  She has definitely become a lot more confident around the water, although she is still a bit hesitant to touch the bottom of the lake with her feet - some water shoes might help!  Jack enjoyed some time on the pontoon, and got in some good naps, and is looking forward to hanging out in the whale float for the 4th of July weekend once the water is warmer.

Lily and Jack want to send out Happy Birthday hugs and kisses to Aunt Kelly who turns the big 30 on Thursday!

Enjoy the pics!

Jack and Grandpa Tom getting ready for a pontoon ride.


Lily kicking back.


The kids rolling around.


The sprinkler getting a workout.


A closeup.


Surveying the sand empire with the alligator pool in the background.

Rocky Mountain High

Well we are back from our big Memorial day weekend sojourn to Colorado to see Aunt Tracy, Uncle Stan and the newest family member baby Casey Jean. It was a busy week that was with last Monday's ballet recital and Tuesday's parent's breakfast and concert at Lily's school.

Wednesday we were off to Colorado - Lil's umpteenth flight and Jack's second were pretty uneventful. Jack and I both had really bad colds all week but he handled the flight like a trooper and was all smiles. Lily continues to be a great big sister and let Jack watch her movies with her and tried to keep him entertained when he got a little cranky.

Once we got to Colorado, Jack and Lily had a great time and got a chance to get to know their new cousin. We had all had fun exploring Tracy and Stan's area. We all got to visit the ski resorts and the towns around where they live. Thursday and Friday Aunt Tracy drove us around but we were limited a bit by some snow flurry storms and some children unadjusted to the time change. On Saturday and Sunday we went to Breckenridge where there were some activities set up for kids. Lily had a great time and was a brave girl as she played on inflatable slides, a bungee jump and a moon bounce. She also got her face painted and had a really great time. Jack had a good time watching and getting ready for his turn.

Needless to say, it was a busy few days but we are all looking forward to going back to visit next winter for some skiing and winter fun. Many thanks to our gracious hosts who put up with stuffy noses and a very full house.

Onto the pictures and video. Have a great week. For more pics of our trip, go to Tracy and Stan's blog, there is a link to your right, otherwise click here.

P.S. - Jack and I are feeling better. Many thanks to Marcy who took good care of Jack and put up with me for the past few days while I was of little help.

P.P.S. - Lily and Jack wanted to shout a belated anniversary wish to Grandma Phyllis and Grandpa Maurice.


Jack and Casey rolling around.


Lily on the playground at Keystone resort.


Jack and Lily as prospectors.


A family portrait.


Lily and Casey.


On the big chair.


Lily with her first face painting.


On the bungee bounce.


Video.


Coming down the slide.


Jack checking out the scene.


Lily, Tracy and Casey.


A little more hair.


Lily and Frisco on the beach.


Monopolizing the remotes.


Showing off a second face painting.


The kiddies.

Tiny Dancer

Busy week to report on here. Lily had a great week at school - playing with friends and keeping busy. She has started to meet some more kids in the neighborhood now that the weather is turning nicer. Jack is continuing to grow like a weed and is eating and sleeping well. Jack is starting to get the hang of oatmeal and seems to be enjoying it. The nanny share is going well and he seems to really like being with Beatrice and Jonah.

This weekend featured lots of playtime. Lily, Jack, Grandpa Maurice and I went duckpin bowling on Saturday. Lily had been for a couple of birthday parties and was excited to go back. Lily, Jack and I played around during the afternoon and then went out for a quick bite.

We had a quiet Sunday around the house and geared up for the big ballet recital today. Lily had her big show this morning and she did a great job. Check out the pics and video below.

That is all for now. See you next week!


Jack and Gramps.


Lily bowling.


Lily and Jack playing in a fort.


Jack getting ready for the recital.


Lily and Mia ready to get their ballet on.


One routine


Another routine.

Like a Rolling Stone

Lily and Jack and Marcy survived a week without me as I was away for work. While I was gone I apparently missed a whole lot of activity! Jack has been rolling over non-stop and we have finally seen him do it. Jack rolled over a few times before but we never actually saw it as it happened. Now he is not being so shy. Lily is also being a great big sister and her vocabulary keeps increasing exponentially.

We had a very busy weekend and spent some quality time in the car. On Saturday we visited friends in Pennsylvania as Eric and Melissa had a great barbeque baby shower. They are expecting a little boy at the end of June. Lily had a chance to play with friend Ian and Jack got to play with a different Jonah.

On Sunday, we visited Grandma Gail and Grandpa Tom for lunch and had special visit from Great Uncle Chris and Cousin Sarah. Lily had a chance to play with Sarah and a very good time. On Sunday night Grandma Phyllis and Grandpa Maurice came to visit and babysit Lily and Jack as Marcy and I went out to dinner.

That is all for now. Have a good week and special wishes for a good trip to Italy for Cousin Stephanie.


Lily and Jack reading a book sent by Auntie Donna.


Lily amid the field of flamingos celebrating Grandma Gail's birthday.


Jack and another Jonah.


Lily eating brownie number 6 for the day and playing outside.


Angel and Chris finally make the blog!


Jack with Uncle Chris.


Lily and Sarah playing.


Marcy and Lily and Jack.

Some Other Spring

A busy week here at Lily and Jack World. Lily had a full week of activities at school and Jack and Jonah and Beatrice were busy eating, sleeping and getting bigger at home.

On Thursday we went to visit Grandma Gail and Grandpa Tom to pick up Ivan and for an early birthday celebration for Marcy and Gail. Happy Birthday to both of them this week! Also celebrating a birth day last week was new cousin Casey Jean who descended on the world on Thursday morning. Click on Tracy and Stan's blog on the right to see some baby pics.

A quiet weekend here more or less. Lil had a birthday party at classmate Emily's birthday yesterday and we had a visit from Hayley and Cole last night. Today we did stuff around the house and went for a long walk.

Feel better wishes go out to Uncle Stephen who has been suffering from a bad flu and Yellow Great Grandma Katie who suffered from a pretty serious leg injury. Wishes for a speedy recovery.



Lily and Birthday Girl Grandma Gail!


More hair - watching everyone eat dinner.


Picking buttercups.


Ivan and Lil in the creek.


Cole reading Jack a story.


Two princesses - Hayley and LIly.