Seriously?

Even in golfer pants we dont think this cutie could be any cuter!

Trying new things, a family challenge.

Sometimes (I know it's hard to believe) I get paralyzed with fear of try new things. Mostly worried about what if it doesnt go as planned. Which for anyone who knows me, it never does. Ever. So we recently set off on a weekend of trying new things. Me and three kids. Henry tried swinging and LOVED it!

Ava tried it too and got stuck!

Well the other big trial was taking all three to a birthday party at the Hampden Pool (sorry no picts). Henry had never been swimming, Michael has had episodes in the past where he is overcome with nervousness and has had to leave. Neither one of my big kids swims super well, they love the water but usually need a pair of floaties to help them and me feel secure. Michael swims as if he were drowning and sometimes its hard to tell if he needs a rescue or is fine. We had the best time. Henry LOVED the water, he squealed and splashed away. Ava and Michael were totally self-suficient. Swam like little fish with no floaties and even the dreaded changing rooms went off without a hitch. We had the best time! So here is to our good friends Leanne, David, Abbie and Anna who helped us to take that step outside our comfort zone and try new things, because despite all my worries. Sometimes it does go well. 

On the move

Uh oh! Here we go! Last week he could only crawl backwards. This resulted in alot of screaming (once he backed into a corner and couldnt get out). One day later he was going forward. And Fast! Next day??? Pulling up to the TV, computer, anything that will hold still. Watch out world - here comes Henry!

I also growl while I crawl.

I can be cute too

Tackle! Already a wrestler.

Hmm, what can I get into over here?

Dream Fairy

Anything Fairy

Loves books, especially from Lala

Reads in bed every night

Happy Fourth!

Happy Fourth! We just came back from the parade and I thought I'd sit down and post a few pages for the week. Henry is 9 months old today!

And he has some chompers! I interviewed him about his teeth and this is what he had to say:

Henry how many teet do you have?

Four and a half. Mostly on the left, which makes me look a little weird.

Its a little embarrassing, my family teases me and calls me a true Mainer (less that 5 teeth)

Luckily I am so cute, not too many people notice...



My Mainer teeth.

Fort Knox

Daddy ava and henry went on a day trip to fort knox. They had a picnic and explored the tunnels.

Henry looks a little worried. Dont leave me here. Guys? Guys?

This is such a cool place to explore and so close to home. Maybe we will make it for the tatoo this year or the pirate/bucaneer days.

Bucksport across the water.

Henry loving on his big sister for once. Usually she helps a little too much for his liking. He way prefers Michael. Mom and dad really appreciate all of her hard work and helping hands, even if the little guy doesnt.

Red baby

I love this little red outfit, and little red hat from cousin Griffin. It matches perfectly with his favorite toy. His red hammer. He takes it everwhere. Hammers with it, eats it, whacks his siblings with it. He's already a boys boy.