Sweet Summertime

Get ready for picture overload! We're having a fun summer. Last week we did our first ever Vacation Bible School at our church. I worked with the K4 class, and Eli was able to attend too. He loved every second of it, and loved getting to see his favorite friends 5 days in a row! I was so encouraged by how much he learned and really absorbed from the week. He learned sign language to many of his favorite Bible songs, along with new songs, and new Bible stories. Layla was a trooper and did really well in the nursery all week. I wish I had pictures from the week, but it was a busy one, and the camera never made it anywhere. 
It's been a while, so here's what we've been up to...

We're loving the extra time spent with GG and Goomba!

Eli LOVES when they come over to play.

Bedtime stories with Goomba.

Layla had her first meal in her highchair.

Bedtime snuggles and Eli's new 'model' pose.

Eli's been spending a lot of time in the sprinklers. It's been almost impossible to stay cool around here lately.

A run through the sprinklers and popsicles have become part of our nightly routine in this heat!

Baby sister just sits back and takes it all in. She loves to be outside, and especially loves watching her brother run around crazy!

She is perfectly content just sitting back in the stroller and taking it all in.

 And for lack of being able to choose just one picture...here's an abundance of cuteness :)

Just when you think you couldn't possibly love her anymore...she gives you one of these!

I'm so thankful that her brother feels the same about her too :).

Her Pop Pop is quite smitten too, and always gets the biggest smiles!

Nana and Pop Pop came over for some play time one evening. Lots of baby snuggles and trying to keep up with Eli's many 'requests.' He loves to color with Nana, that's for sure!

 Happy kiddos!

 She is just SO tickled by everything her brother does!

 She loves to stand!

 Sunday morning's are extra special now that we get to share them with GG and Goomba too! Attending church together and then enjoying Sunday lunch at Nana's has become such a special tradition.

We spend most of our days at the pool, and most of our nights out with neighbor friends or riding bikes. It may be hot, but it definitely makes for tired kiddos come bedtime! Next on the agenda...a visit from Mimi and Papa Tom and then the long awaited reunion of all 10 cousins at Nana and Pop Pop's!!