A day at the farm

So we met Ava and Ellas second cousins today at the farm/water park. Last time we had been Ava was beyond scared of the animals freely walking around that were bigger than she was, but this year, this year was going to be different.

That was until we walked in the gate and she saw those damn goats walking around. I have never seen a child climb up a mothers leg so fast. With a little coaxing - and a 5.00 pony ride she did warm up a little to the other animals.

Wait a minute, you want me to do what with this food?

"Fine, I'll ask Daddy then." I'll be seeing this face again.

I'm doing it!!! I'm doing it!!!

Wait a minute, 2 of you, at the same time?

Back to one, this I can handle.

All in all the kids had a blast. Well everyone except for Ella. she spent the time either in my arms or like this:

She looks like she is having fun, right? Soon enough Ella, soon enough. You'll be running after your sister in no time. And I can't wait.

Happy 4th!

Happy 4th everyone! I wish the weather was a little nicer, but it looks as though the rain has stopped, so that's a good sign! Dave had to work at 12:00 today so we hit a parade this morning before her had to leave. When he gets out tonight we are going to go to the fireworks with some friends and their kids, should be fun! Here are some pictures from the parade today.

Hope everyone has a great holiday! Be safe!

I'm BACK!!!

Ok, so that was quite the hiatus, but things were super crazy, they still are but a few people have been asking for updates - so we are back!

The girls are amazing. They are really starting to interact a lot now and Ava gets mad that Ella can't come play with her. She just adores her little sister. I am so excited to watch them grow together they just get cuter and cuter interacting with each other each day.

We just got a giant wooden swing set so our days are spent in the yard on the swing set and it the pool.

The girls both have ear infections now (Ella has a double and Ava has 1) so we have been spending some time cuddling in bed or on the couch watching the dreaded Max + Ruby.

Here are some pictures of the little ones....Ella is 6 months and Ava is 25 months!! They are from Hampton, some around the house and some from Ella's first taste of cereal.


* Ava LOVES the beach!*


* She is the happiest baby!*


*We left our mark!*


*Watching her sister play in the water*


*Daddy and Ava*


*What is this?*


*Give me MORE!*


*You're not going fast enough, Mom!*


*Oh now YOU want a turn to!*

Happy Mother's Day :)

Happy Mother's Day to all!

Of course Dave is working, well when isn't he working. Thankfully my mom has devised a plan to have the guys cook us dinner and clean up tonight so I am all for that. I do find it odd that Dave is so busy at work today, seriously who let's their husband play golf on Mother's Day?

Well I am off to spend time with my girls. One of which is going to be 2 in 5 days. :(

Domonique...er...Ava

Did I forget to mention Ava is taking gymnastics? And she starts dance this week! Holy cuteness!

Chillin like a Villon

Look at this girl. How can you not just want to squeeze her! Ella is such a great baby. We always said Ava was amazing and we were going to be in so much trouble once # 2 came along. Amazingly #2 is BETTER that #1, but shhhh don't tell Ava that.

So this is what Ella wants to do every waking moment. All she wants to do is sit. Or stand. Lying down is for babies says Ella, for she needs to be vertical at all times or you will deal with the wrath of Ella. Heaven forbid Ava may need something and Ella may have to sit in her bouncy or swing. That just won't do for her.

Ava on the other hand wants to be outside. All the time. Which is fine - when the weather is cooperating. Being May in MA you think we would have a little more clue as to what is going on, but yet here it is May 4th, rainy and 40 degrees. But since we love the park - how about my favorite park picture.

No words....just pictures.

Ok, I'll type a little. Heather came over today and I figured it was a great time to "attempt" to take some shots of the girls. It certainly wasn't easy, but we did get some super cute shots!