Jason and I had an opportunity to take Steven, Sammy and Amaya to the splash pad this weekend! They did GREAT. They were even more adventurous than the first time we went (which very well may have been last weekend but time is a blur). Steven walked right into the mix of things. He is small and mighty. Sammy and Amaya took their time but eventually dove in. Sammy loooooooves his freedom. At one point he just ran around the perimeter laughing and laughing and laughing. They even got sprayed by the water cannons and (mostly) didn’t skip a beat.

See Amaya way off there in the distance? So independent!

That is, until she’s not! Amaya did not like the water canon and spent the rest of the trip in my arms.

This week it was Steven’s turn to sleep at Grandma Sunshine’s house! He put on his “I <3 My Grandma” shirt and geared up for his big adventure!

Heading off with Grandma Sunshine!

It didn’t take long for Steven to dive in and start to play.

Back at home, Sammy and Amaya took advantage of the extra attention. Plus, less sharing!

With Steven away, Amaya and Sammy decided they should match. I love these photos. They’re so cute and so BIG, I can’t take it!

Steven played, played, played and then crashed.

Just like his brother and sister.

In the morning it was a yummy breakfast for Bobo while Sammy and Amaya held down the fort at home.

It was gorgeous on Thursday so Megan took Sammy and Amaya to the zoo. We go around 9am so, on zoo days, we don’t have a morning nap. Steven and Amaya tend to do fine with that but Sammy almost always finds some time to sleep. I wish he didn’t always look so stressed in his sleep. My Sammy Brows.

What does the horse say? Neigh!

And then, soon enough, Steven was home with his brother and sister!

This is what you wear when you poop everywhere.

Happy Bobo.

Back home sleeping where his mommy can check on him. <3

This weekend I had the chance to go for lots of walks with the kids. Friday night after work, Saturday morning and Sunday morning. Steven is a little chatter box. He points at everything. “Ooh! Ooh! Ooh!” And he loves to say hi. To cars. To fire hydrants. To trees. It’s pretty cute.

On Saturday afternoon I needed to get a pair of pants hemmed so we took the opportunity to pack everyone up and get an early dinner with the kids. I don’t know what I was thinking when I packed up. I grabbed some diapers and wipes and tossed them in my pocketbook and that was it. No bibs. No hand wipes. I did remember to bring their water cups! Going out as a family definitely isn’t the same as going out as a couple but we’ve definitely got the hang of it by now.

Steven was picking his keno numbers.

Everyone is very good at the dip, dip, dip.

New in the Land of Cheltenham, Amaya and Sammy are getting more comfortable with Fudgie. Steven is still not excited at the idea of riding him but Amaya and Sammy are learning to rock themselves. They just also need to learn to hold on and, eventually, get on and off themselves. Then someday, all 3 of them can ride together.

This week we had fun playing in the laundry basket.

Steven had the opportunity to grocery shopping with Daddy. He was a great helper, taking all of the food and putting it in the cart.

While he was out, Amaya and Sammy were busy making sure Big Teddy had enough to drink. I love to see the beginnings of imaginary play.

We also had a very special guest at breakfast one day!

Not Daddy!! Whammy Puppy joined Steven, Sammy and Amaya for breakfast. His table manners were impeccable.

There was a TON of outdoor time this week. I’m trying to enjoy the rest of summer and not dread winter but, man, Michigan sucks for half the year. I’m trying to start planning some fall/winter activities so the kids aren’t cooped up all winter.

Watching the lawn work next door. Very interesting!

I don’t know what it is about sleeping babies but I can’t help taking photos. In order in both series, it’s Steven, Sammy & Amaya.

I also got some video of Steven, Sammy and Amaya waking up in the morning.

We were excited to have a quick visit from Megan’s husband, Mike, this week! What a treat! It’s possible we haven’t seen Mike since SSA’s 1st birthday party!

Just two photos of Steven.

Steven found a leaf at the splash pad and insisted on bringing it home. He got very distracted during dinner when he saw his leaf on the counter.

Sammy

I asked Sammy to smile for the camera in this selfie. That FACE!

Amaya

This is how Megan found Amaya after an afternoon nap.

Jason taught the kids how to play tee ball and Amaya took to it like a natural.

And that’s all she wrote! Have a great week!