Isaac Hiking

Hey guys! Isaac has taken over the blog again and I want to tell you about a quick trip Daddy and I took to Pigeon Mountain WMA which is near us.

Daddy wanted to take me to Rocktown, which is a really neat area that has huge sandstone rock formations. Mommy thinks it is pretty stupid.

We did not get to hike too much because a big thunderstorm came up and we had to leave. But Daddy did get to get pictures of me in the woods.

For those out there who are freaking out over this picture, don't worry. Daddy did not put on the edge of cliff. I was a bit disappointed when we stopped at this overlook because I thought we were going to see baseball. But instead we saw the next picture instead.

I really liked walking on the trail. It was pretty fun.

This was the what the trailhead looked like. I did not know what to think at first but once we got going I just wanted to explore.

Unfortunately, because of the rain we had to leave, but Daddy promised to take me back.

Glamour Shots

Andy was playing in the ExerSaucer one day and allowed me to take lots of cute pics.

This is his "come hither" look.

This is his "look at me play" pose.

His "don't you wish you had cheeks like mine" look.

His "I love all this attention" look.

Abby didn't want to be left out, so she allowed me to get some pictures of her in the Bumbo. Joe had put Isaac's shorts on her head.

Isaac let me take some pictures of him this morning.

Visit

A few weekends ago, we visited Grammy Pat and Grandpa Joe for my birthday. Joe, Jason, Kevin, and the little boys went to watch a Nashville Sounds game while the Jenny, Joanna, Grammy, myself and the twins had girl time at Jenny's house.

We found that the boys has the same baseball shirt, so of course they had to match!

Here is Uncle Jason holding Andy. Andy only had one scare when Uncle Jason used his "deep voice". We have found that Andy is a bit of a scaredy-cat. Uncle Travis from next door scared him one day just by saying "boo"- and he didn't do it loudly or anything.

Here is Abby in her pretty French dress from Aunt Boo. The matching clips would not stay in her hair.

Here is Andy in his big boy outfit. Isaac wore the same outfit to church, but would not stay still for pictures.

Last, but not least, a really cute picture of Cousin Joshua. He loved playing with the babies!

Play time

Here are pictures of play time. This summer we don't do a whole heck of a lot. Miss Laura, the nanny, comes three times during the week to watch the kids so I can get work done around the house. We have had morning outings to the zoo, the park, the mall, and McDonalds (the playland). Aunt Kitty has to come with us, or we would never have enough room for everyone. Anyhoo- here are some pictures of us playing around.

I have found that laying a sheet on the floor for them to play on is the best idea ever! I just throw it in the wash every night and they play all day! (It was Grammy Pat's idea)

Abigail is the more inquisitive twin. She wants to get into everything! She will roll, crawl, reach, and squirm until she has what she wants. She goes all over the room and is most interested in Isaac's books and sippy cups, and anyone's toes and shoes.

Andrew is not as interested in testing his boundaries. He is satisfied with the toys on the blanket and only rolls when he sees that Abby is coming towards him. He is not as proficient at crawling as Abby yet, but he does notice how mobile she is and I can tell he is jealous.

He is very proficient at growing teeth; he now has 3 to Abby's 0.

Isaac loves to make the twins laugh. When they are in their bouncy seats or in the ExerSaucer, he will get right in their faces and laugh. They love it.

Here is Isaac being good for the camera. It doesn't happen often.

Here is Andy enjoying his carrots. There are no fun pictures of Abby eating because she would never allow herself to be photographed with food on her face. She is much too dignified.

Father's Day

By looking at the title, you can tell this is long in comming. I had the great idea that the men in my life should attend church in matching outfits. Joe grumbled the ENTIRE time, but I got my way. I think they are adorable! I borrowed an outfit from Aunt Kitty (Melissa) for Abigail.

This is not the best picture, but all three are looking at the camera. Aren't they adorable?!

Joe made fun of me because I had to make faces while taking pictures to keep the twins' attention. Abby's outfit has bumblebees and yellow pantaloons to match the boys.

Here is a happy Abby.

Here is a serious Andy.

It wouldn't be a good blog without artsy-fartsy pictures of the twins.

There would be more of Isaac, but once he has gotten his one shot, he is done. Joe had a good Father's Day. He got cards from the kids and myself, along with lots of kisses.

Minnesota Trip - First Pics

Hello everyone out there! This is Isaac posting on the blog. Daddy and I just got back from our trip to Peoria, IL; Des Moines, IA; Minneapolis, MN; Milwaukee, WI; Chicago, IL and Indianapolis, IN. We had lots of fun. I have so many stories to tell in the next few days from our trip that happened but first I just wanted to share some pictures of me in all those places.



The picture above is when Daddy and I went to Chicago to Millennium Park to see "The Bean." It was a really neat sculpture in downtown Chicago. Of course, I would not pose the way Daddy wanted me to.



I was really amazed by my reflection in the sculpture. I had a lot of fun staring at myself in it.

Daddy and I got our picture made in the Milwaukee Brewers' radio booth. This is right after I got my diaper changed in Bob Uecker's bathroom. I can almost hear him saying: "That's just a bit smelly."

Daddy also got my picture made in the Brewers' dugout. Now I have been to two dugouts in the major leagues.

Above is a picture from last year when I was in the Washington Nationals dugout.

I also got a chance to play on the field at Miller Park. Above is a picture of me breaking for a fly ball in center field. Actually, I was just getting ready to run on the grass again.

Daddy also took me to Wrigley Field. I did not get to see a game there, but it was pretty fun to see one of the oldest parks in the big leagues.

Well I will tell you the stories later how I almost got dad in trouble with the police in Minneapolis and how I got a free ball in Milwaukee because I pitched a fit, but for now I am just waiting on the next big trip with Daddy.

Twins taking a nap before bath time

When you're a parent of two very small children there are moments that you can't pass up not getting a picture. The twins were taking a nap before their bath time the other night. Thought you guys out there in the blogsphere might enjoy these.