The First (Official) Day of Summer!

Today is the official first day of summer!! And, although we've been doing "summer" activities for about a month now, today it is official- our crazy summer has begun!!!

And...not only is it the first day of summer, but it is a special day for a few other reasons!!

1. It's Aunt Dani's birthday....and although we didn't get to see her today, Parker wore his KU shirt for her, sent her a video saying "Happy Birthday!", and Parker and Andrew sent her a birthday picture. She is one special girl and these boys love her so much!!

2. Today was also Andrew's 7 month birthday!! Can it be true??? My little baby boy sure has grown a lot this month!! Andrew has perfected sitting up and blowing bubbles with his tongue. He just so happens to be the loudest "talker" in the family (I know this is hard to believe) and he keeps getting sweeter and sweeter everyday! It's true! I think Andrew may be the most happy-go-lucky little guy I've ever known!! I have yet to hear him let out a real cry....and he is always smiling and perfectly content to be playing on his quilt with his favorite toys. We are so blessed with a happy, healthy boy!! My heart is so full of his perfect little smile and his sweet personality!!



3. Parker is a big boy. June 20, 2011 marks Parker's 3 year 9 month birthday...and he has certainly grown up these past few months. Let me just tell you that Parker is the SWEETEST big brother - not a day goes by that Parker doesn't smooch and hug on Andrew and try to make him let out a belly laugh!! He is always trying to help and whenever Andrew starts to get upset, Parker is right there with the silliest face that little guy has ever seen and all of Andrew's sadness melts away. Parker picks up on everything and is constantly amazing us with the things he knows- he'll just blurt something out and we'll stare in amazement!



What a special day today is.....let me tell you that this summer is going to go down in the history books as the craziest summer I've ever had. Our calendar is full and our eyes are wide with excitement with all of the fun things we have planned. From trips to the lake and to Colorado, to summer camp at Grandma's and swimming lessons...this family knows how to enjoy the summer!