Summer fun!

We have been enjoying the holiday weekend with the two girls -- we spent the weekend at the beach, the pool and the park. Caroline even made an attempt to sleep on Daddy's boat one night -- made it until about 10 pm and then came home but she had a great time. Hannah is getting bigger by the day and I swear she smiled at me the other day but it could have just been gas also -- a mother's wishful thinking! Caroline started swim lessons this week and she is loving it as she has become quite the fish between swimming at the pool, kayaking and stand up paddle boarding (as evidenced by the video with the "surfboard") with Daddy she will certainly grow up to be a mermaid. Let the summer begin!

Two little girls

Gaga, Papa, Caroline, Mommy and Hannah on the boat

Taking the helm

Out on the bow

Papa, Aunt Laurie and Caroline

Trying to suck her thumb

Grandma and Hannah

Caroline trying out Hannah's chair

So we are starting to get used to saying "the girls" or "the kids" as it has been almost a month. We are surviving the lack of sleep and are loving all of our wonderful neighbors and friends that have brought us dinners and supplies so we haven't had to even think about that. And between my parents and Trent's parents visiting we have had lots of help. I even did a week by myself and survived! Hannah is quickly getting bigger and loves her tummy time and being held by mommy (surprise!). She has had three trips out on the boat already and has been to our local park more times than we can count! These are some new pictures of both kids with the grandparents.

Ten Days Old....

Hannah's 2nd bath -- she didn't even cry!
Hannah and Caroline

The first bath didn't go very well for either of them

Just relaxing...

Hannah is officially ten days old already -- the time has flown but my sleep deprived self is telling me that is seems longer than 10 days. Actually my parents have been here and helping SO MUCH that I am really going to feel sleep deprived after they leave! Hannah is doing great -- already gained a pound and is obviously eating very well. Caroline is adjusting well also though we have had a few more temper tantrums than normal and she loves kissing on Hannah even though she has a very runny nose : ( ! She has been impressing my parents by showing off her reading skills -- I think she has every book in our house memorized and she can even imitate my voice inflections. Pretty smart cookie! These are just a couple more pictures of Hannah. Enjoy!