Water weekend

Nick loves taking baths - this was after his bath one night.

The reason swim diapers were invented...

Gianna and Nick had fun playing in the pool together.

Gianna was giving Nick a kiss. She loves to hug and kiss him. It was so sweet the other night she spontaneously said, "I love you Nick". So cute!

Nick showing off his pirate leg-warmer style.

We went to the aquarium on Sunday. Unfortunately we did not think to bring Gianna's suit. She had a great time with the fountains.

Gianna's 2nd birthday and July 4th

I want more presents!

We went to see Curly on Gianna's birthday. She was very excited - no fear.

She tried sharing her birthday cupcakes with Nick. Daddy baked them especially for her!

On July 4th we went to Columbus. Here is Great-grandma Kollmann and Nick.

Gianna no longer wants to get in the water. Instead she hangs around in her bathing suit on dry land.

Nick is starting his fascination with beer at a young age...

It has been really dry in Texas recently. This is the smoke from a large fire near Columbus - I think it burned about 1500 acres.

Matt in mid-air.

Gianna was reading Nick one of her new stories.

Grandma Christine, Aunt Beth and Aunt Caron sent Gianna this water play table for her birthday. I think it was a hit!

Nick today. So grown up!

Matt was holding the camera and Gianna was saying "cheese".

Movie star Gianna.

Is it just me, or does he look freakishly large for a 3-month old?

Nick showing off his 6-pack.

Father's Day

Nick refuses to believe he needs to stay on his back. And now that he can roll over, he tries his best to get to his tummy at all times.

Daddy went golfing this morning for Father's day, so we took some self-portraits. And yes, Gianna does have food in her mouth.

Milestone

No pics today, but I just had to get this down before I forgot as this blog is serving as my baby book of sorts. On June 15th Nick turned over from back to stomach several times!! He is going to be a stomach sleeper for sure, but we still have him trapped in the bassinet so he can't turn over in there. I did manage to catch it on video and maybe I will add it here later. Anyway, that is the news from Houston. Oh - and it is freakin' hot down here! Like 100 degrees. Gianna is also talking alot more. She says stuff like, "where daddy go?" and "I fall down". Very cute (at least I think so). That's all. TGIF tomorrow.

Summer in Columbus (Texas)

Today we visited Grandma Debbie's house for some relaxation in the sun. She had a new swingset for the kids and we also went swimming.

Nick seemed to enjoy the water and was lounging in his new swimsuit. If you can't tell, he is a monkey.

Gianna is scared of the water and would not go in the swimming pool. She did throw things in it for other people to catch. The swing set was a hit.

She has a lot on her mind...

Gianna and great-grandma.