The Knee Walk

In case you haven't seen it yet, this is how Emily's been getting around for the last month.

More Fun with Hats

We've been having a lot of fun with hats around here these days.

Our new Cape Cod Cutie hats came in the mail and never made it up to the girls' closet. They were too much fun to play with, so they've been living with the toys.

Addie loves walking around with a hat on her head

Who's that little lady in my kitchen?

Checking out what Emily's up to 

Enamored with a baby doll Mama had when she was little

How do I look?

Emily's new "knee walk"...it's the best way to get around!

We took a trip to Michigan for Uncle Mike and Aunt Rachel's wedding this month, and while we were packing, Emily had quite a wonderful time trying on hats!

Mama's hat's just a bit too big

But knee-walking blind is so much fun!

Ah! This hat fits nicely!

Hammin' it up!

Ever since getting back from Michigan, the Cape Cod Cutie hats, along with the zip-up hoodies, have stayed with the toys because hats and zippers are just so much fun.

Last night, I decided to take it up a notch and dedicate an entire bin to "dress up" toys. We have hats, purses, jackets, and the tutus the girls wore when they were itty bitty! When the girls got up this morning, I surprised them with their new dress up box, and the tutus had to go on first, and then the hats came out!

My camera was set on a 10-second timer, so when I snapped this shot, it did a lot a beeping and flashing before actually taking the picture. Emily hammed it up for about 8 seconds, but then started getting confused. Addie started clapping to the beat of the beeps.

Oooo, what else is in here?

I'm ready to go to the store, Mom.

Wait, maybe I want to wear this hat instead.

Hiding behind the couch (where a chair is set up to protect the plant - genius, Daddy!)

Where shall I go today? Decisions, decisions...

Tutu untied, Emily knee walks with a train 

Sweet Girls

Baby Nectarines

We are so excited because our nectarine tree is getting fruit this year! It got fruit the first year we were in the house, and then we discovered it is an every-other-year fruiting tree.

The girls have discovered the fruit, and even though the nectarines are tiny and sour right now, they're still fun to chew on. Luckily, our raspberry bushes are going crazy right now, so there's a much tastier alternative to offer when the backyard munchies strike.

The girls are becoming pretty good friends, and every day there is at least one giggle session full of inside jokes between the two of them. Their laughter is heartwarming music, and it never fails to bring a smile to my face.

The Newest Little Hicks

On Memorial Day, Wendy and Rose left early in the morning to make their journey back to Kansas, and Chris was still in Wisconsin doing the bachelor thing with Uncle Mike, so the girls and I got to spend some quality time with Uncle Dylan, Aunt Britney, and their adorable little girls.

We went for a walk by the stream in our neighborhood, which reminds Dylan and I of the Highline Canal that we lived by growing up. Callie did only a little bit of riding in her stroller, and there were so many cool things to stop and see along the way, so it wasn't a long walk, but it was full of adventure!

Before we left, Annalea needed a new diaper, and all the girls needed to have their pictures taken.

Water bottle? Check. Maraca? Check. We're ready for a walk!

What a good daddy

Sunshine's so bright for these new little eyes! 

We're ready to go, Mom!

Towards the end of our walk, we had to stop at the cottonwood for some pictures. Callie is on the go and wasn't too interested in posing.

Alright, I'll look at the camera, but just for a second, ok?

We got all three in front of the tree.

Look this way, cousins!

But they didn't stay there long!

Callie held Addie's hand, trying to help keep her in the picture,
but there were too many other fun things to explore!

Emily stuck around for a couple of pictures, but it won't be long before she's off and running with Addie and Callie!

Annalea got to ride in the Moby with mama, and while we were taking a break in the shade, Addie wanted to see the tiny baby.

So sweet and peaceful

There are "workout stations" along the path, and Callie was determined to do each one. And Dylan was her helper all along the way. What fun!

Goodbye Auntie Wendy, Until Next Time!

Wendy took many many amazing photos during her stay, but this one is by far my favorite.

Vivian, the Star of the Show

Little Vivian, what a sweet precious baby girl. Luckily, we had lots of time to hold and admire the newest member of the Sebring family while Rose and Wendy were in town.

Wendy was able to get the baby fix she'd been jonesing for.

Rose was very sweet to this tiny baby.

Don't you just love this face?

Three Sweet Ladies

Claire is a wonderful big sister. She really truly loves Vivian and it shows in everything she does.

 While all the Vivian holding was going on, Greg did a great job of entertaining all the little ladies with a tea party.

Emily is hoping that her daddy will be able to host tea parties, too

Chautauqua Park 2012

We returned to the flatirons in Boulder with Wendy and Rose, where we oooo'd and ahhhh'd over the beautiful views and then had a lovely picnic with the Sebrings.

Rose, Rock Princess

Emily was very interested in Vivian, and really wanted to share her carrots with the baby

The group is growing...and on the move!

(it was a bit easier to keep them still for pictures last year!)