At the Park with Friends

We went to the park a little early yesterday so Rylee and Ashlyn could play with their friends before swimming lessons. They love playing with their friends and have been sad that they haven't gotten to see them every day this summer. They have seen them though- we have gone over to the daycare so they can play a little bit. But fortunately for them and unfortunately for me, school will be starting very soon!!! (I really do love my job, but I love my kids and summer more!)








Rylee was the only one in her class that wanted to jump in, so she got to jump in at least 10 times! But it was funny- if her teacher was too far out, she would point to where she wanted her to be- a little closer!

Rylee absolutely loves swimming lessons- and she especially loves being with her friends, Peighton and Addalyn, and her cousin, Isaiah.

Cousins

Yesterday was Angie and Graham's last day here, so we went over to Oma's to say good-bye to them. The girls really like playing with Graham. And Bradley and Mercedes also came over to play. It was Mercedes' birthday too! I think the pictures are a little out of order, but oh well!

These pictures are very similar, but I couldn't pick the best one!

They were watching a helicopter at the hospital.

Playing on the doghouse.

Ashlyn, Graham, and Mercedes making a train!

We'll miss you Angie and Graham!

Ears Pierced

We've been talking about getting Ashlyn's ears pierced for a while. And a few days ago she must have been watching me put Rylee's earrings in and she said she wanted her ears pierced. We were going to do it today after we went to the story time at the library and before Rylee's swimming lessons, but we didn't have enough time. Ashlyn was so upset at swimming lessons because she wanted to swim too- she even had to wear her swimming suit. But she has to be three to do lessons.

So after we got home the only thing that would calm her down is when we said we could go get her ears pierced. She was really excited- she wants earrings like Rylee's. So we went to the mall, but they only had one person and we thought it would be better to get both ears done at the same time. So we had to wait about 20 minutes for another person to get there. Then she picked out her earrings- pink, with a little coaching, but she really does like pink! Rylee was so set on blue earrings and there was no way I could talk her into pink!

She sat on the chair by herself while the lady cleaned her ears, but then she had to sit on my lap- not because she was scared but because it was easier for the ladies to pierce them. So then they did it- both ears at the same time. And she didn't make a peep or move a muscle! Rylee cried a little when she had hers done, but Ashlyn didn't cry at all! She was very tired, however, and we did give her Tylenol just before we left, so that must have helped! Either that or she's just tough! I remember getting my ears pierced when I was five and it hurt! It took Ashlyn a minute to realize what had just happened, and then she was pretty happy! She got to pick out a sticker too! Now she really is a big girl!!

She's carrying her sack of stuff from Claire's.

Swimming Lessons

Rylee started swimming lessons today. She is so excited to swim and also to see her friends from the daycare that she hasn't seen much this summer. She was going under the water even when she wasn't asked to. She loves it! I hope she listens to her teacher though- I think she had more fun just playing with Peighton and doing her own thing than paying attention to the teacher!

Rylee's friend, Peighton, and Rylee waiting to begin.

Rylee is with the teacher in the back-
her friend, Cami, is the one looking at the camera.

Ryan (Cami's brother and Ashlyn's friend) and Ashlyn looking on, wishing they were swimming too! You can see Ashlyn even wore her swimsuit and was very upset that she didn't get to swim too!

Summer Fun

Rylee has been really into sports- basketball and baseball- lately. She's pretty good at hitting the ball. We need to get a basketball hoop though so she can practice at home!

She was born to be a model-
I don't know where she learned to pose like she does!

Ashlyn had more fun with the empty pool!

Then Rylee too!

Who's the Boss?

Today Rylee was asking Matt when they could go fishing again. She wanted to go today, but Matt said maybe they could go tomorrow. But Rylee kept insisting that she wanted to go today. I told her that she wasn't in charge. And then Ashlyn said, "Yeah, only me!" So I guess we all think we're the boss, but who knows who really is?!?

Bike Ride

I took the girls on a bike ride today. We borrowed a bike from Oma and some training wheels from Stephan so Ashlyn has a bike to ride now. We went to the school and then played on the playground. It was a lot of fun!

Rylee was so excited to park her bike!