My little Darlin'

Today, Kate and I were watching a movie--something about Pooh's Heffalump Adventure. One of the characters, Lumpy, couldn't find his mom and was sad. Kate was very concerned and I looked at her and could tell she was about to cry. Then, she did start crying and told me that she needed a tissue. I'm not talking a little crying, this was full blown, upset crying. Kate then went to stop the movie because it was too much for her, but I convinced her to see it through. We fast-forwarded to the end when Lumpy and his mom were reunited and all was well again. I thought it was the sweetest thing. It also makes me look forward to a lifetime of watching movies and not being the only one crying!

Cute Kate

Kate:
-After I say good night and Jeff is putting her to bed, she runs out and says c-ya one more time.
-When she wakes up either from a nap or in the morning, she runs down the hall to jump into your arms for a hug.

Since May...

I haven't put any pictures up since May, and really before then. I hadn't realized how much the kids had changed, and I loved looking through the pictures (there were 500, oh my goodness!) Here are a few things we have done:

Kate came up to me holding her doll, "My baby wants to go downstairs and sleep, but I don't want her to, I want her to sleep with me." She is kind of turning into a drama queen, she loves pretending, silly goose.

These cars are such a hot comodity at our house right now (along with the shopping cart). All 3 love to push the cars and stroller around and ride on the cars. (Scott, Austin)

They love pushing each other too. (Austin)

I especially love when the boys push each other, Hilarious! (Austin, Scott)

The kids LOVE playing outside so much. If I go outside without them for a second, they cry and knock on the door. They love splashing and just playing together.
As I looked through my pictures, I came upon this picture (Jeff took it not me). He informed me that the kids (including Austin on the bottom) were all having fun until the last moment. Let's just say the kids are learning how to rough house with each other.

(A, S)

Kate playing dress up with Aunt Rachel. I love her as a cowgirl, I wanted to be a cowgirl when I grew up.
We've loved spending time with family this summer and letting the kids get to know their cousins!
This is on Grandma's birthday, the boys were done by this point of the night. (A, S)

Austin on Emma's lap, Scott on Kate's.

A visit with Grandma Packer, the kids just adore her. (S, A)

Austin and Kate

At the beginning of the summer, we spent a lot of time on the yard, the kids all love helping Jeff with their tools.
What a beautiful day this was--when the boys would finally hold their bottles themselves (S, A)

We have been to the zoo A LOT! We got season passes this year and have gone with friends and with 3 different family members and their families when they were in town. The kids love the zoo and especially the train. Oh the boys love it--although I worry they are going to dive off. And yes, I did sit with them! (Austin left, Scott right)

A, S

This is the boys' favorite drawer (well, the only drawer I let them play in). They love to pull all the grocery bags out, throw them on the floor and climb in. I usually don't let them, but they looked so cute, I had to take a picture. (Scott left, Austin right)
Kate loves to feed the boys these days. She feeds them yogurt and makes a good 65% into their mouths. Scott above, Austin below
We went to the aquarium one last time before our membership ran out. The kids really enjoyed it. Actually, I don't think Kate enjoyed it when she thought I had left her and took off running to look for me. I was actually 3 feet away--she was at the glass and didn't see me, so I'm taking off after her holding both boys, I'm sure it was entertaining!
I've been loving this summer with my three little munchkins. Their little personalities are so fun. I'm glad we're only halfway through!!

One of these days...

The kids are all growing up so much, but the big news is:

The boys are both walking!! Austin actually has been for a while. He took his first steps a while ago and keeps increasing--he is up to 10-15 steps (walking across the room). Scott hasn't been as interested in walking and hadn't really tried until yesterday. He took four steps on his first try! He has been walking around today a bit.

Kate is starting to learn her letters. She is such a sponge right now as far as learning is concerned. She is so excited to learn letters and numbers and also to be read to. She loves singing songs. We have her going to preschool next year and she is so excited.

Pictures soon.