First Pumpkin Patch visit of 2009

The Bumble Bee costume came in the mail today.

So we put the costume on and drove to the pumpkin patch.

Natalia didn't want to wear her costume.

...But Gaby enjoyed buzzzing around the pumpkin patch with her new wings.

It has been awhile

Learning from the state park ranger at the State Fair.

Filling the water for the dogs.

Resting our dogs at the state fair.

Mommy has been very busy with her full-time job and academy.  My babies are doing well.  Natalia is transitioning to her big girl bed tonight.  It took Gaby a long time but we are hoping she will help Natalia with the change.  Pics to come as soon as Rob dismantles the crib.

Natalia's First Day of School

Natalia looking at the pet mice.
Running to school with her big sister, Gaby.
Before we left home, we took some shots out on the porch.
My big girl and her lunch box.

We got an early start today and headed off to Children's Corner for Natalia's first trial day of school (daycare). She was very excited and repeated, "school. school" over and over again. We took several pictures before we left the house. Natalia picked out her own lunch box at Target yesterday. We entered directly behind her sister but warmed up quickly to see the class pets and class play kitchen with her teacher, Miss Tracy.

Gaby is learning to skate

A few weeks ago, Gaby bamboozaled me into purchasing toddler roller skates. I figured it would be okay. The weather is  nice, gives us something to do together. I thought these skates were the type that you have to push really hard to get going. Okay... I was wrong. They are very "slippery."  Despite the slips and dips, we had a great time today.

Summer at the aquarium

We are spending as much time together as possible.

How we began our Summer Vacation

Horsing around with the toy stroller

Those who know Natalia know that she is a HAM! I've caught her on numerous occasions doing things that are down-right dangerous to get the attention of others, all while laughing. So, I caught her in the toy stroller this time where it clearly says not to be used to transport children. Gaby was pushing and she was enjoying! Gotta love it! I don't need boys to feel I have their tyrant energy is around.