The summer heat had us searching for ways to keep cool. We spent time outside in the sunshine, swam in the shade, and when it was just too hot, we stayed inside in the air conditioning and found ways to keep busy.
We celebrated a major accomplishment for AJ at the start of the month. AJ made some huge progress with potty training, so we had ice cream at Cold Stone Creamery! He was a hap-hap-happy little boy!
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| No really...he was happy...he's just all "business" about finishing his ice cream! |
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See? Happy!
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And while AJ made progress with potty training, Robbie worked very hard at learning to crawl!
The boys spent LOTS of quality time together...a concept that AJ is still getting used to!
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| "Master Robert" - 8 Months |
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| Daddy supervises while AJ fills the pool! |
It doesn't get any "cooler" than this kid!
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| Ryan just adores his littlest cousin! Robbie seems to like him just fine too ;) |
AJ practiced learning to ride his bike all by himself.
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| Robbie catches some Zzzz's out in the warm summer air! |
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| While Robbie naps, AJ plays hide & seek! |
Yes....the sprinkler does an amazing job at washing the undercarriage!
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| Lulu finds her own way to beat the heat....Party Animal! |
While the kids were at school, we played hooky and enjoyed a day out on the coast. A lovely cruise around Nubble Light and then off to the Portsmouth Brewery to FINALLY use a gift certificate that we got for a wedding a present!
AJ and Robbie love to visit Daddy at the fire station. So after school, we sometimes stop in at "Daddy's Office" to see the pumper truck!
Popsicles are AJ's new favorite summer treat. Luckily for us, they are one of the few things he likes to share with Robbie.
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| Too hot to be outside....staying cool inside in our fort! |
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| AJ had to take a trip to the doctor. He insisted on bringing his doctor kit and a couple of patients. He did FANTASTIC and is now not at all afraid of the doctor! |
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| Minions have been a hit in this house. AJ even got to go to his first movie with Daddy! Despicable Me 2 of course! |
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| Ryan enjoys a minion cupcake! |
Thursday nights have become "family night". We get together with the DuVarney family and let the kids spend some quality time together. I just love this scene as they color pictures for each other :)
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| While the boys colored, Robbie put his new found mobility to use...exploring AJ's precious chair! |
Checking out some sweet rides at the outlets!
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| My happy little guy! |
Robbie explores the play room now that he can move all around!
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| Best Buds? |
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| Look who learned to pull himself up! |
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| We are in trouble now! |
