Last Day of School

So although June 2nd was the last day of school for the girls, I just found the pictures Lisa took on the camera I sent in Lauren's bag.....

 Hannah enjoys her "last day of school" donut.

Every year for the first and last day of school, Lisa gets the kids Der Dutchman donuts, but this is the first year we've let Hannah have one.

Lauren snoozing!

The "big boys" that are at Lisa's house before and after school.

It was "crazy hair day" at the elementary school, so they aren't always looking this crazy!

Hannah's buddy, Brandon, who only goes to school in the afternoon, didn't make the pictures, but he is the only one home in the mornings with the girls once the kids leave for school at 8:30.

Lauren & Lauren

Lisa's youngest daughter is also named Lauren!

Lauren on the kitchen floor....

Hannah - probably not wanting her picture taken

Big girl Lauren in the booster

Aaron (Lisa's son) with Lauren

Hannah and Aaron

Hannah absolutely LOVES Aaron.  She talks about him all of the time, draws pictures for him, and claims that he is teaching her to play the guitar.  One day Hannah sat on a stool outside holding his car keys while she watched him wash his car - she wouldn't come inside without him!  It's too funny!

New Park

 

Dublin built a new park recently that is for "kids of all mobility" (meaning they have stuff for handicapped kids to do and kids with sensory issues).  It is a great park and not too far from our house, so Sheri and Jon took the kids.  Hannah and Jake had a great time!

Despite the fact that it was 97 degrees outside, Hannah wore leggings. Jon did not dress her - this was of her own doing....and Jon decided it wasn't worth the battle before leaving the house.

Scene Stealer

I've found it is hard to get pictures of just Lauren because Hannah is always asking to have her picture taken when my camera is out (or to have her picture taken with Lauren).  So, here are some shots of Hannah, ready for bed, taken the same night as Lauren's 6 month pictures...

Cheese!!

I asked for a nice smile...

I'm glad she loves her Mommy!

7 Months Old

Lauren is already seven months old.  She is becoming such a big girl.  She loves to "talk" and will squeal really loud if you're not paying enough attention to her!  She has been sitting on her own for 4-6 weeks now and is happiest sitting up playing with toys.  She passes toys back and forth between her hands and loves to chew on just about anything.  She's definitely in the early stages of teething -- nothing has popped through, but she likes to chew.  Lauren still doesn't really roll yet; I'm guessing having a big sister that constantly showers you with attention and toys means you don't have to work too hard to get them yourself!  But, she does wiggle around on the floor a bunch, so I know it will happen eventually (but in the meantime, it's nice to put her somewhere and she is still there when you come back).  Lauren loves her exersaucer and the doorway jumper, but doesn't like the bumbo anymore.  Her legs are a little too chubby for it, so she spends all of her time in it arching her back trying to get out!  It's so much fun to watch her play.

On the food front, Lauren is eating oatmeal and baby food.  We have jars of food, but when we have something that I can easily grind, I grind it up instead of using a jar so she has more practice at mashing food in her mouth.  She loves her food.  We sometimes have to slow her down when she is eating, because she just holds her mouth open like a little bird.  Hannah keeps wanting to feed her, so we're keeping a close eye on that.  Hannah loves to offer Cheerios, and as long as it is only one at a time, Lauren is good.  She can use her palm to pick them up, so it won't be long before she is chowing down on her own!

Enjoy some 7 month pictures!

Lauren & Hannah

Hugs from sissy

Lauren trying to "eat" Hannah

Lauren also really enjoys her baths.  Both of our girls love the water and bathtime.  Lauren loves to kick and splash and chew on rubber ducks.  Every now and then I'll give the girls a bath together.  Hannah is good about sharing her tub space, and since Lauren can sit up, I can use a little more water than when she was just laying down, which makes Hannah happy.  The funniest part of them in the tub is watching Hannah do silly things to make Lauren laugh.  I so need to get it on video!

Bathtime!

Big girl

Chewing, chewing, chewing....

Loves her thumb!

Tea Party

Hannah was invited to her first friend birthday party.  Her first non-family birthday party ended up being so much fun.  Her friend Rachel turned four years old and Rachel's mom (my friend Ellen) hosted a tea party for Rachel and three of her friends.

When the girls arrived (in their dresses), they made hats for tea (with some mom help for the hot glue gun) by putting flowers and ribbons on hats that Ellen found for each girl.  The girls each also had a "placemat" labeled with their names ("Princess Hannah") that they got to color and decorate with stickers that was put on the back of each girl's chair with tulle.  After making their hats and seat decorations, the girls went upstairs where Rachel opened a few nice presents.  Then, it was time for tea.

Making hats

 Mom & Hannah

 Hannah's sticker-covered placemat

Rachel's dad buys her flowers on her birthday every year

Ellen prepared finger sandwiches, scones, lemon tarts, and fruit and cheese kabobs for the girls.  The girls ate on real china and had their choice of lemonade or raspberry tea in teacups (Hannah chose water - the adventurous girl she is!).  The food was delicious!!!  I'm sure the moms were glad that Ellen made plenty!  Hannah did a great job of trying the new foods and actually ate quite a bit.  Rachel's cake was a made-from-scratch lemon cake.  I was impressed (as was Ellen's mom!) and the cake was delicious.  It was a little too much for Hannah, so Jon got to enjoy her piece of cake when we got home.

 Hannah is ready for tea!

Rachel - on the left - is ready for lunch!

I'm so glad Hannah got to enjoy the morning with the girls, and she had a great time too!