Daisy's Purse

Daisy got a new purse. She prances around like she's really something else!

Batman Vs. Tomato Vine

Bet you never considered that a tomato vine

could actually be a ruthless villain.

Don't worry. Batman will fight the battle!

Gloves, Rosies, and Belly

Jack found Michael's glove stash for school.

He had fun figuring out how to get it on.

We played Ring Around the Rosies this morning.

I had a doctor appointment yesterday. Due date is back to November 1st. Yay! Not that it really matters because the baby will come when the baby wants to come regardless of the due date. but it makes me feel better.

(So far this is the only pic I have that shows my prego-ness this time around)

At 24 weeks, I'm feeling pretty good. Morning sickness only occasionally disturbs me (it's stuck around longer this time around) and it's usually in the evenings. My cravings include 7-11 slurpees and anything else that's cold, icy, and sweet. We eat popsicles on a regular basis in this household. :) I am definitely showing pretty well now, but I'm not huge yet. I did, however catch myself waddling yesterday and had to consciously make an effort to stop. I've benefited from going to the chiropractor the last several weeks. My hip/sacrum pain has decreased quite a bit. I just can't handle sitting on anything hard, and sitting in the car is sometimes unbearable. Doesn't look like we're going to be doing any traveling until after this baby comes. Speaking of the chiropractor, I have been going there weekly. I went there on Thursday and the receptionist said to me, "We've got to try to get you in again before you pop that baby out!" Hmm. Do I really look that huge? I just said, "Oh, no worries there. I've still got at least 3 months!" I don't think she really knows what a woman about to pop looks like.

Chocolate Milk Bubble Blowing

A few days ago, I taught Jack something new...

some may call it a skill :)

Blowing bubbles in his chocolate milk!

We also had fun popping the bubbles.

He was really concerned when they spilled out :)

He was more excited towards the beginning,

but I didn't have my camera out to get the really funny reactions.

Baseball Attempt

Daddy was trying to teach Jack how to play baseball.

He loves trying to hit the ball.

Yay!

Box Slide

Jack wanted to use these fan boxes as a slide yesterday.

This is what we came up with:

"Me me" is Jack's way of saying "excuse me."

Independence Day 2011

Happy Independence Day! We had a really fun weekend. We swam in the pool and went to a block party yesterday. Jack and Daisy were part of a mini parade with all the other kids. All the bikes and wagons were decorated in red, white, and blue. Jack insisted on going at his own pace, and even with our shortcut we were the caboose by about 5 minutes.

There was one of those inflatable bouncing castles and, after much convincing by me, Jack gave it a try only to find out that he LOVED it! He loved it, that is, until the big kids came in and got a little too rough for his liking. We also played with water (which helped with the heat...it was sweltering). Jack loved squirting people with little water guns. He also got into a war with Brother Smilowitz (in the bishopric) who was ruthless. I had to help Jack with pumping his water squirter (not sure what to call it because it was not a gun), and thus, got soaked as well. Very fun.

We also at some food and had some popsicles. Daisy loved her popsicle as you can see on her face. When we got home, Dad took Jack out to do some sparklers and we watched other people's fireworks from our balcony. I was surprised there were so many we could see! Jack kept saying "Oh, wow!" whenever there was a loud one. We had a great time celebrating and spending time with friends. Happy Fourth, everyone!