Just like her mama

See, I am not the only one in my house crazy about black beans.  Elinor was eating them like candy.  I was so happy!

First she picked them out of her sweet potato & black bean quesadilla

Then I made it much easier for her and gave her a nice pile to eat from. 

Yum!

Back To Work

It's back to work for me this morning.  We had a wonderful weekend.  The kids were awesome everywhere we took them.  They were outside a lot.. summers are great for that.  Over the weekend, we enjoyed: swimming, carousel rides, hot dogs & hamburgers, dinner out, lunch out, ice cream, watermelon margaritas, play time, sleeping in (until 6:30), pizza on the grill and much more.  I'll try to post some pictures later.

EDIT:

Happy Independence Day

We took the kids to a street fair.  We forgot the stroller.  It was hot.  However, some fruit smoothies and a shady spot in the grass gave us some relief. 

John and Andy mowing the lawn. 

John has to do everything with Daddy. 

Carousel Museum

Too bad neither child wanted to ride on a carousel horse.  

We were too busy keeping the twins from drowning while at the beach club on Saturday to take pictures. Too bad because the scenery was beautiful.  

Ice cream. 

The kids were so great when we took them out to eat at a restaurant for dinner, so we took them for ice cream too.  So fun. Isn't she beautiful!

Holiday Weekend

What’s up for the long 4^th of July weekend?  We will be busy with beach, barbecue and babies.  My weekend starts tomorrow and I don’t return to work until Wednesday.   I do see a margarita or two in my near future.  

Enjoy the sun and nice weather! And if you get too hot, do what the twins do… 

Pops and Mimi

Dad and Wendy stopped for a night on their way to and from Peter's house in Milwaukee.  We never have enough visits from them.  The twins love their Pops and Mimi.  We decided to go with Pops because neither one could say Grandpa.  Instead of Grandpa, Elinor called my Dad PeePee.  We thought Pops was a good compromise.  I snuck a picture of John and Mimi sitting together.  

Aunt Pat is here

My sister Pat came to visit for a couple of days.  We took the kids to a local Splash Pad this morning.  Elinor love, love, loved it.  John.... not so much.  He ran over to the park instead.

See for yourself... 

I never learn

I really thought he was carrying the container of blocks around because he was going to use them in another room..... when will I learn?

He always has a plan.  Which is pretty amazing if you think about it.  He wanted to see what was on top of the counter. He stopped, he thought and figured out what he needed to achieve that goal.   His mind just blows me away sometimes.  I know, I know, it's all about development.  I am not saying that he is Einstein.... but it is really interesting the way a toddler's mind works.  I like the way he solves a problem. I hope he carries that into adulthood.

No big plans for the holiday weekend. I like being home.  I am going to take the twins here  tomorrow for a bit.  Andy has to drive to Buffalo to pick his Dad  and then drive him back to Olean.  We were just in Western NY for a funeral on Wednesday.  More driving for Andy.  He'll be back on Sunday though.  So we still get one more day, Monday, with him.   We'll hit the parade on Monday morning.   

Have a super weekend! 

It's like Disney World

Strip 'em of their clothes, turn on the hose and they have the time of their lives.....