Thursday, July 12, 2012

How do you stay cool(with 3 busy kids) during the hot summer?

No, really.  I don't see how we are supposed to stay cool....  these kids are ACTIVE.  Its been too long since I've updated our blog - I've got mega pictures to make up for it.  Since the last update, we've tried to cool down at our condo pool, the water table on our porch , and even by making our own jello popsicles.  Nothing has slowed them down.  Ava has started riding her own bike and Austin is happier that he has sibling to cruise with.  Alexi has been his usual climbing, curious self.  We've attended the Hinsdale 4th of July Parade, where the kids were given candy, just for standing there and watching.  Thanks Hinsdale Paradees....  would you like to try and brush their teeth afterwards???  
Ava was able to show off her dancing skills at her 1st dance recital AND and the mall.  We've had alot of fun at BDay parties for friends Elliot, Alyssa, and Alanna.  Soccer is in full swing two nights a week and Austin has been scoring goals - FIFA get ready for him.  Luckily, Alexi has sleeping thru the night.  That alone, is break for Mommy.  With all our time outside, we're finding out the kids' tans are coming in really well, while Ava is trying to get darker than Daddy.....

#4 - Austin



Ava, stepping up in the biking game

Making popsicles with their fave Daddy        





Black eye to match the outfit, right?



I have no idea what these were doing while we were grillin'

Yup, we have a pet dinosaur


Ava with cousin Elena
When Alexi gets scared, he covers his mouth.  So friggin' cute.




Trying to cool down at the pool.....

This is how Ava uses the mirrors at the mall


At Elliot's 1st BDay party, complete with slip-n-slide



Happy 1st BDay Elliot!!!

Sharing water guns, of course

how bout that grin...


It didn't matter that it was 90plus degrees outside, we still ran around

Happy BDay Alanna and Alyssa!!!  Aggies' had a blast


Baby Conner and Babysitter Kathleen

before


after  


when Alexi naps, Ava naps with her dolls

when Alexi naps, Austin studies Legos
Austin wants to try reviewing his toys
Our dancing Ava  




Ava had alittle stage fright, at first, but after she found her cheering section, she was back in pro-mode








Auntie Emily is also Assistant Coach Emily