Uncle Tim Visits

The girls had a great time with Uncle Tim’s visit. Marisa wouldn’t let him out of her sight. She would look for him every morning and would not be content until he was juggling for her. He now has a permanent spot at our dinner table, according to Marisa. She thinks everyone who calls is Tim. Tim you are greatly missed. Thank you so much for all of your help last week!

Busy week

Last week was a very busy week. Travis went on his fishing trip with brothers and father. It sounds like he had a good time. Marisa had a hard time letting her father leave. She decided to hysterically cry and bang on the door after he left. I finally got her calmed down. Every morning though she would be looking for him. Both girls didn’t sleep that well while he was gone.

Marisa's Big Day

Marisa wanted to help Dad yesterday with installing the deadbolt. They paused for a moment for this picture. Marisa had a big day yesterday. She had lots of fun running around outside and helping Dad with every project. In the evening she made some friends with two kids that were visiting next door. They played hide-and-seek (Marisa just chased them and when she found them she would say peek-a-boo). After we put her to bed she knocked on her door. Travis went to see what she wanted (I was nursing Becca) and the next thing I knew they were heading for the bathroom. After a minute cheers erupted from the bathroom. Marisa went potty in the big toilet! She was so excited she woke up her sister trying to tell me what happened.

On the move

Rebecca is on the move. I went to get her after her morning nap and the picture shows how I found her. Lately I have been finding her in different spots on the floor than I have left her. That was the only nap she took yesterday.

Supper Star!!!!

This is a picture of Marisa last week. Can you see anything different in this picture?

Becca's Turn

This is a picture of Rebecca playing while Marisa takes a nap and I am starting to cook supper. She was having lots of fun!

Thursday

Marisa and I just went out to get the mail. (Nothing fun in the mail) She walked on her tips of her toes until she got to the big patches of grass. She had fun playing in the small patches of grass and began to run between them and say “ahh” as she reached each spot. It will be exciting when all the grass finally grows in. I already was able to mow the grass twice. On the North side of the house it is beautiful!

This is a picture of nap time.

Happy Birthday!!

Happy belated birthday Bryan!!! Sorry I am late wishing you a happy birthday. I hope your Sunday was fun! Happy early birthday to my Uncle Joe. I hope you have a great birthday tomorrow! I miss you both and hope we can see each other soon.

Wello Meets Becca

This is a picture of Wello (my dad) meeting Rebecca for the first time in Baltimore, MD at the airport. It was a wonderful moment I would like to share. There were a lot of other moments that weekend but did not get a picture of them (I know it was my fault for not taking out the camera).

A good laugh

While I was posting the pictures yesterday Marisa walked in and yelled “Papa, Turner”. She started jumping up and down and spinning while yelling Papa. After she finished her dance she sat on my lap and started to talk to me about Papa. Though the only words I could understand were Papa and Turner.

Last night we let Marisa go to bed in just her diaper. It was quite warm out this way (96°) and thought it would be a good way to keep cool. I won the bet that she would have her diaper off by the time we went to bed (she had it off twice) so I am now looking forward to my steak. Just as we were putting Becca down (early) Marisa was proudly jumping on her bed with the diaper in one hand laughing when we walked in. I put the diaper back on her and put her to bed again. After an hour outside Travis and I returned inside to finish cleaning in the house. Rebecca decided to wake up. Travis laughed while he walked into their room. Marisa was sprawled out with her diaper carefully placed next to her.

They have finally started to fix everything on our 1 year punch list for our home. We had 4 visits yesterday. It was a really busy day. Other than a busy day and cute stories nothing else has been going on. I have been trying to call my brothers (Anthony and Tim) so if you are reading this “hello, and call me back or post when I can call you.” No other news to report. As info comes we will post.

Play Time

The Weekend

This weekend was lots of fun. Marisa decided it was fun to swing for the first time. Last summer she would cry anytime we tried to put her on a swing. We were just out walking and looking and Grandma and Grandpa’s gardens when she decided she wanted on the swing. She kept going back all weekend to swing some more. Marisa started to open up a little more with her cousins and try to play with them on Sunday morning. Travis and I had a great time watching Star Wars with Chase, Dylan, and Turner Saturday night. I am still teasing Travis about Dylan referring to him has my daddy. We have been just been unpacking this week from our 3 weekends of traveling. Nothing special has happened.