July 4 = Indpendence Day

We celebrated July 4th yesterday so today was pretty relaxed.  Here are my three favorite girls:

Zachary took the older two to the playground:

But don't feel bad for the little one- she got some snuggles with Daddy :)

 ... and Rosie!

June 4 = 38 Weeks Day

First- Zachary made this yummy hashbrown thing in the waffle iron this morning.  We watched a couple of episodes of Pioneer Woman and that one apparently spoke to him because I woke up this morning to this delicious treat:

One week to go!! Well, a week and a day.

Zachary took the kids and the dog to the playground while I was resting but I got bored and decided to join them.  One of Zachary's life mottoes is: "Work Smarter, not Harder."

I am obsessed with these pictures I got of Miss Rosie and the kids:

Rosie has also taken on her Daddy's motto- she's started hitching a ride in the stroller every chance she gets.

May 9 = Getting Dressed Day

This morning I was woken up to Liam yelling "Come here daddy, come here daddy," over and over again.  I opened his door and he said "I got dressed!"  He had taken his pajamas off and gotten a pair of pants and a tshirt out of his dresser and put it on.  I was so proud!

Zachary had taken Rosie to work this morning because she was a ball of energy and he wanted me to be able to get some more sleep... I think being at work wore her out.

I got Rosie back after taking Liam to school so Rosie, Malia and I got to spend some quality time together- just us girls :)

Later, we went to the playground.  I will drive the short distance next time because getting the three of these crazy kids to the playground is quite a task.

I shot a short video at the playground... these kids crack me up.

 

I forgot to look at an update on the baby on Sunday so I took a screen shot of The Bump app today instead... we're getting there!

Later, we grilled some chicken outside.  One of our neighbors was leaving and on her way out said- "Wow, you all really are from North Carolina, you grill out every night!"  Truth.  Rosie liked being outside and while she doesn't typically tolerate blankets on her, it was a bit chilly so she did this time.

Also, I've mentioned my baby blanket on the blog a few times and I have a feeling Gigi may turn out to be his version of my baby blanket... looks like there's nothing to worry about!

April 16 = Easter

Liam and Malia ripped into their Easter baskets last night.  They got a doctor's kit to share and that was definitely the hit of the evening.  It came with a cell phone and Malia likes to put it on her eye and "take a picture."  I don't know.

She also really likes the stethoscope or as she calls it, "my e-scope"

I love this picture.

Malia got some hair clips for Easter as well... Liam thought she should wear one.

Here's McKenzie!

We went to St. Margaret's Episcopal for Easter service.  Liam didn't get much sleep last night so he looks exhausted...

And here's a McKenzie update!

After church, we did an Easter egg hunt on the playground across the street from our house- but not before Malia picked this singular flower we had in our front yard...

... and kissed the neighborhood outdoor cat.  We don't know who he/she belongs to but he/she has a collar and is well taken care of and friendly.

I love this sneaky look on his face even though he's doing exactly what he's supposed to be doing.

Zachary and Liam had fun walking around the  perimeter of the playground- good balance practice!

And Malia's a tree hugger...

April 15 = FriYay Day

We got our weekly update on Rosie... she was all dressed up for Easter!

Here's Rosie's Daddy:

Rosie has the bright green collar on... the breeder says she's still the first dog to do everything- certainly looks like it in this picture!

She's the bigger one... getting even bigger!

And here's Rosie's mama!

But back to the humans in the family... we drove to Liam's favorite playground... "orange slides."  He's really into swings right now.

And Malia's kept up her bravery from the rope bridge yesterday.  Also just take in her outfit.  Pajamas.  Backwards bib.  Mess.

After the playground, we went to Dunkin' Donuts and got some ice cream... and donuts for tomorrow morning :)