Happy 4th of July

 Olivia and Deve driving the boat at Lake Norris.

 Olivia, Lily and Ava getting ready for a full day of water activities.

 Everyone is being very cautious (Olivia's words) by wearing their life jackets.

 Liv swimming with a nooodle. She became quite the accomplished swimmer on this trip.

 The girls wearing their matching Rapunzel undershirts.

 Now they have changed into their matching Minnie Mouse bikinis.

 Olivia and Deve inspecting something on the back of the boat.

Getting ready for a tube ride with Joey.

All pooped out from another long day!!!

Skyline Chili

Olivia eating a kiddie 3-way at Skyline Chili with some oyster crackers on the side.

Hudson hanging out on his usual perch - the front stoop. He likes to be outside and running around from the minute he gets up until bedtime.

 Hanging out in the laundry basket while mom does the laundry.

Looking very angelic which I am definitely not!!!

Olivia ready for a bike ride - she is being very cautious (her words) by wearing her helmet and shades.

Train ride to see dad

 Olivia and Mike at the bean in downtown Chicago.

Olivia and mommy ready to get on the train to go meet dad for lunch.

Liv's Last Day of School

Olivia with Ms. Laurie and Ms. Jacqueline on the last day of school. Liv was so sad to say goodbye to her awesome teachers.

My 2 Bathing Beauties

Playing at the water table

 Hudson having so much fun playing outside in the nice weather.

As you can see from the picture, Hudson likes to put all of his toys into the water table. This includes his golf bag and clubs.

Olivia's Hip Hop Dance Recital

 Here is Olivia in all her glory up on the stage.

 Olivia with her dance partner, Kate.

 Striking a pose.

 Olivia's rainbow colored hip hop costume which included a mesh tank top and knee-high stirrups.

Olivia after the dance recital holding her flowers for a job well done.

Hudson coming around the stairs before bath time.

Hudson driving his Cozy Coupe around the driveway.

Ice Cream Sundae Day

Olivia's mom and dad were invited into Liv's preschool class last week to give a demonstration on making homemade ice cream. We made vanilla ice cream and then had all the kids make hot fudge sundaes with a cherry on top.

 Mixing all of the ingredients together. Each child got a turn pouring something into the mixing bowl.

Olivia loved having her parents help out in the classroom and the sundae was delicious.

Hudson wearing Liv's Uggs one morning before school. He wanted his feet to be nice and warm.

Hudson playing in the baby doll's stroller. He got a big kick out of wedging himself into this tiny little space.

Olivia ready for her swim lesson with a new pair of hot pink goggles.

Climbing Trees

Olivia got adventuresome climbing the crabapple tree in our backyard one afternoon.