29 August 2013

Lila Turned One!

Yes, it was awhile ago, but here are some photos from her first birthday. It was a casual day with just family and Kim. I made cupcakes more for Aaron and Audrey who wanted to celebrate than I did for Lila. But she took to it right away!



No hands necessary

Helpful big brother


She wants to feed him


He recoiled from her chocolate mess!
Getting help opening her first gift
Who cares about presents when you have a left over plastic Easter egg half?
Getting "help" opening her first gift
Some outfits the kids picked out
Opening gift from Kim (who reused our gift bag)
She liked her brother and sister's babies so much, Kim got one for her
She loves her baby!

Happy girl


August Beach Day

Audrey buried up to her knees

A girl and her shovels
 
We recently visited the beach (the kids and I and a friend). Audrey love playing in the water. Aaron stood back and watched, keeping out of the water as much as he could. Audrey played in the waves until she was shivering cold. It was a warm day, but the water here is still freezing cold.
 
I sat with Lila on our blanket. She wanted to use EVERY SINGLE shovel we had. I was trying to dig a hole for Audrey who had mentioned she wanted a hold to stand in. Lila kept grunting for my shovel. I'd give it to her to play with and grab another one to keep digging until she requested that one, too. She really enjoyed playing in the sand. It was probably a good 20 minute stretch before she finally shoveled some sand into her mouth and I had to end our sand play.
 
Despite having help, I think I will be taking all three kids to the beach for awhile. It would have been easier leaving Lila at home, but Thom was busy cleaning out the garage, so I couldn't argue with that. Plus Lila had a great time. I just wish I could have gotten more pictures of the kids in the water.