He is a mess...

There really is nothing to say-the pictures speak for themselves.

Climbed through his car and onto the ottoman-this is how I found him!

Talking on the phone!

Can you see the drool??? Teething!

Hi Mom!

Busy playing in the treehouse.

Hiding in his closet-I caught him.

A night out

Justin and I scored free weekend ticket passes to the Country Stampede this past weekend. We used to always go and camp at the Stampede, then we had kids and life happened! However, we were excited to be able to go up there one night and hang out with my cousin and just have some fun together. It was super hot and miserable when we got there, but the sun set around 7 or so and we were fine. We spent the entire time with my cousin Megan and had a blast. In fact we are hoping to be able to go back one night next summer and be able to hang out with her and my other cousin who will be 21 and will be there!!! 

This was a fun night!

Taegan's first Swimming Lessons

I am a little behind on posting about Taegan's first time attending swimming lessons. I had originally thought about not putting her in them this summer, but Justin thought it might be a good idea this year especially with the pool in the backyard. So at the middle of May I set out to find somewhere that wasn't full for her to get into. I had some friends suggest where they go and it was perfect! It is in a backyard and the lady brings in lifeguards and they do them there-two classes going at one time. Taegan's class was the pre-guppies and she had 5 other friends in her class. She LOVES to swim and has shocked us all about how she isn't shy in new situations. She walked right over, sat down in her chair, and waited for directions:

She loved her teacher and loved spending each morning for two weeks in the pool. I would walk with Laekan in the stroller while she did lessons. It was great for all of us. She learned so much and by the end of the third day she came home and started diving for things at the bottom of our pool!!! By the end of the two weeks she was swimming across the pool without her arms and holding her breath!!! I am so proud of her. 

Here she is leading a game

On the last day they played games, got to go down the big slide, and had hot dogs and chips. She can't wait to go back next summer and I can't wait to send her. She did fantastic-best money spent this summer.

Summer Fun

We have been busy having fun around here this summer. It has been pretty nice out for the start of summer and we have enjoyed playing outside and doing some stuff inside as well. I have a list of more fun things for us to do, but here is a snapshot of some fun activities we have been doing!

Waiting on the cookies to bake-and then EAT!!

A trip to the zoo!

This was at the middle school that is a street over from us. Taegan loved just standing and watching it go up and down-they were giving tethered rides.

Some sprinkler fun.

Mastering the standing thing and drinking my milk!

Giving loves in his closet-a fun place to hide.

My girl

This girl can be the sweetest, most loving, cuddle-bug around; in the next breath she can be such a sassy little thing that needs to spend the afternoon in her room!!!! All that being said, I adore her more and more everyday. She is such a smart young lady that loves using her imagination. She continues to amaze Justin and I with what she can create and come up with to play around the house. She is ALL girl and is starting to love posing and all the jewelry! This does make my heart happy-I needed a girly girl!! Here is my little love.

Cute and Sassy-I think that covers it:)

13 months old

Laekan Harper-You are 13 months old and are getting crazier and crazier by the day. You have mastered standing, throwing anything and everything that comes your way, and using your voice! You are becoming loud and we are not braving going out to eat right now with you. You love to be "social" and love, love, love your sister! Here are some other things you are up to right now:

*Size 3 diaper during the day and size 4 at night

*Napping from 12:30-4 and bed from 8-8

*Saying: ma-ma, da-da, mi-mi(milk), ni-ni(night, night)

*Wearing 18 month clothes

*Size 4-5 shoe

*Loves fruit-any kind

Loves playing with her and all of her toys.

Showing off how he can climb in his chair...

Standing and trying to squat down and back up!

We love you so much Laekan!!!