Splish, splash

Stephen loves bathtime! I usually get as wet as he does because he really enjoys splashing. One of his favorite activities is to fill up his cup and pour it out on his tummy. Paul also seems to enjoy bathtime. He doesn't show any emotion but he just lounges in his bathtub. I'm sure he'll be splashing soon. Then I'll have to start wearing a raincoat. :)

Paul - 2 1/2 months old

Stephen - 20 months

Picnic time

Yesterday Stephen and I took advantage of the cooler weather (and a sleeping Paul) and had a picnic lunch. He did really good at first. Then he got distracted by his toys, so we went inside to finish eating. It was fun while it lasted, though.

Melt my heart...

Part of Stephen's naptime and bedtime routine is me singing a song. My repertoire right now includes "Immaculate Mary," "Hail Mary," "Hail, Holy Queen," and "Seek Ye First." Every once in awhile I'll throw in a different song to shake things up. I typically just sing one verse of one song. However, lately when I finish, Stephen has been looking up at me, saying "mah," and doing the sign for "more." So sweet! Of course, I sing another song. I don't know if he really likes my singing or if he's already figured out how to delay bedtime. :)

Tummy time

Paul is liking tummy time and is getting very good at holding his head up. He seems to enjoy looking at the world from a different perspective.

Stephen

Here's what Stephen's been doing lately...

*He's been very into wearing hats lately.

 *He attempted eating corn on the cob but only ate 1 or 2 bites.

*Dog and Tiger accompany him to bed. When I get him up, he has to pick them both up by the tail and hold them in the same hand.

*Stephen is enjoying the Olympics (as am I). I think his favorites are swimming and track. He likes to "run, run, run" across our living room.

Take me out to the ball game!

We went to our first Rockies game of the season on July 28. This was Paul's first baseball game. Both boys did very well. We were accompanied to the game by our friends Doc and Kathie from Montana. Steve happened to meet them four years ago and found out they like coming to watch the Cinncinati Reds play the Rockies, so we make sure to get tickets to one of those games and they travel down and join us. They are a very nice couple, and we enjoy getting to see them on their annual visit.

Paul attempts to control his excitement.

Stephen spent some time coloring with Kathie.

Stephen and Daddy

Stephen loves his Daddy. I love seeing his excitement when Daddy comes home from work. Stephen loves being chased and tickled by Daddy. It's so much fun to watch them play. 

Taking a nap with Daddy

Watering the plants with Daddy