MiniLee

The other day we were outside playing (yes, Lulu is still in Ariel pajamas. yes, she is wearing hello kitty rain boots. Let it go.). She had a stick and was popping bubbles and so Lee grabbed a stick and they started sword fighting. I, in my most maternal voice, said, "Daddy, we never play with sticks."

So being the ornery 10 year old boy trapped in a 30 year old's body, Lee hid the stick behind his back and pretended to look innocent. Guess what MiniLee (aka Lulu) did? Yup, this is my two mischievous kids pretending they don't have a stick behind their back, nor were they being naughty. I caught them.

She said she wanted her picture taken, so I obliged. I think she has been watching too much ANTM.

Cute Babies

S, I stink at blogging, but...I borrowed my in-laws fancy camera and have been trying to take cute pictures of my kids. Next time I will try not to choose a time so close to bedtime for the photo shoot.

"Please, just let me go to bed, Mama."

A short bath first...

After we put Teddy to bed, the outdoor fun began. It has been super hot around here lately, so we have been limiting our outdoor time. Tonight seemed like a good night for a princess to enjoy a popsicle.

Shortly thereafter, Lulu wanted to help me water flowers, which led to running through the spray, which led to spraying. She said she was a "water princess."

The dress got a little to wet and was inhibiting her stride.

Flashback: strange how the body changes in a couple short years...

After we were done with the hose, this is the face that goes with, "Can I just have one cookie, please, Father?"

Needless to say, she got the cookie.

Laughing Teddy

Cousin Time at the Children's Museum

A couple of weeks ago, all of the cousins decided to play at the the Children's Museum. The Murray grandkids were in town because their parents were in Ethiopia. Here are all seven posing before the playing and exploring began. Nanny got them all matching M&M shirts.

Lulu loved the babydoll and the glider-rocker. Can you guess what she's been seeing at home lately?

She also enjoyed flying the planes.

Apparently this is the way all of the cool kids dismount the aircraft...over the wings on their bellies.

Lulu and Mac building some rockets.

Lulu and Mac flying the big plane. Macker seemed to be taking the pilot role more seriously. Lulu was just along for the ride.

My smiley little man, Teddy.

More super serious pilots, Hank and Scott.

Followed by a little lunch in the food court.

New Nephew

Katie and Scott passed Ethiopian court today, so I officially have a new nephew and Teddy has a new cousin BFF.

Ethiopia

Katie and Scott are in Ethiopia. They are finally meeting their son.

Please, Father...

Lee and Lulu have the sweetest/strangest relationship. For the past few months when she has really wanted something, Lee has her end the request with, "Please, Father." It cracks us up and she knows it. I have even gotten a few, "please, mothers," in the past few weeks. Lee told me to document it, so of course, she got shy...