She swam the whole way.....TWICE!

What an amazing morning. Shelby's swim instructor suggested that Shelby complete the "swim test," where she has to swim 25 yards (one lap!) without stopping or holding on to the lane rope. I was nervous about it, but the instructor was convinced she could do it....and she sure COULD! TWICE! It was so awesome! She went all the way down. Stopped. I cried. I hugged her. Then she got back in, and did it AGAIN!

Holy moly. The best part? My dad and Jack were there too! Way to go little dolphin!

Sitting Pretty

Right around the 4th of July, Sienna pulled out this trick - she sat up! She will still tumble over, so I have to keep a close eye on her, but I think it still counts. Check another "first" off the list!

Best Buddies: Shelby + Maddy

These two have the best time together and I love it because I love Nicole (her Mom) and Jack gets along famously with her Dad, Brian. Cheers to a summer of fun in the pod! 

Cousins, Cousins, Cousins!

Over 4th of July we had Jack's family visit us and it was a total blast...cousins, cousins, cousins! I grew up with a TON of cousins, so it's fun to see my girls create similar bonds. The big kiddos are so sweet with the little kiddos. Our visit was full of fun activities from block party BBQs to poolside get togethers at Lifetime!

My Firecrackers!

God bless America!

6 Month Well Check Appointment

Six months, gone in a blink of an eye. Miss Sienna is doing great....she's a healthy, happy, curious baby girl. Her 6 month check up reaffirmed what we have the pleasure of seeing each and every day - she is blossoming in every way.


Weight: 18.15 lbs (88%)
Height: 27.5 inches (95%)
Head: 17 cm (76%)

Sienna is on track with the suggested immunization schedule. This time she had two shots and one oral. Like most everything else....she continues to do well with shots. She may fuss a little bit the day of, but she takes them like a champ!

At this stage, the doctor was really interested in Sienna's developing social skills. Will she track objects? Grab for things? Laugh? Vocalize? Engage? Smile?  My little bambino passed with flying colors. I am grateful for her health and I don't take it for granted.  Down hill to one year, little one.

I am very pleased with her doctor's office. The staff is friendly and the place runs on time -- major pluses for the working mom!

Say cheese sweet girl!

Check out that chub!

Visit From Grandma

My mom came to visit for a week in June and it was awwwwesome! Jack was out of town for my brother's bachelor party, so I could use the extra hands and I always enjoy the company. We had a wonderful time. We went to swim lessons, watched movies, had dinner and she even watched the girls so I could go to my hair appointment - hooray! Shelby immediately wanted to play with her on the iPad and Sienna had changed immensely since Grandma's last visit in January.  Here are a fun few memories from the visit. We can't wait to see you again soon!