Turner Falls

We had a mini family vacation last week, we drove down to Oklahoma City and then on to this place called Turner Falls, it was awesome! It has this waterfall along with camping grounds and a water park built into the creek with slides and diving boards. Leo had a blast! Steve and Amanda were our traveling buddies along with Brenden and we met up with Amanda's brother Steven and their friend Stephanie. The heat was outrageous but as long as we were in the water everyone seemed happy. It is defiantly a place I would go back next year and when the kids are older so they can enjoy the slides and stuff too!

A fun night in the hotel

Waterfall!

 Couple Picture, we don't get those very often anymore!

The kids eating lunch, Grace wasn't ready for the picture lol

He is just chewing on my sunglasses one of his new hobbies

A quick nap

So pooped!

15 Month Doctor's Appointment

A little late on the update but Leo went in for his booster shot on the 7th of July. He is doing very well in his health! We have been so blessed that he hasn't had any major infections or sicknesses. He was a busy little boy at the office though, getting into everything that he could find and helping the nurse input his information in the computer.

15 Month Old Stats

Weight: 21 lbs 14 oz 

Height: 30 1/2 inches

Waiting in the waiting room

Playing with the Doctor's Chair

Making a Mess!

Next time he visits the doctor Lily will be with him!

15 month old pictures 

Summer: American Style

Forgive me on my lack of blogging! What a busy month we have been having. Leo is picking up many new traits lately! He tries to put his shoes on himself, he can high five, show you where is eyes and belly button are!  Dipping his food in ranch, ketchup or BBQ sauce is also a new joy of Leo's and his favorite candy right now are those dum dum suckers, he just loves them.  

yum ranch! 

yum candy!

Matching with Grandpa while having Steak for the first time

We also celebrated the 4th of July in very typical American way. We watched fireworks, ate hamburgers and hot dogs and enjoyed time swimming, could we get any more original!? Leo had fun though, He loved the fireworks! I was a little weary because all of his cousins are afraid of them but surprisingly enough there were no cries or meltdowns just a toddler in awe. I hope it stays that way next year!

Leo did not want anything to do with this picture

He clapped a little but mainly ate his cheezeits while watching the fireworks

He even ventured out on his own for awhile

How cute

We had fireworks for the older kids and Leo decided he needed to help

A Shower for Lily

Last Sunday We had a small little shower for Lily! I made cupcakes that looked liked ice cream cones for the first time and they turned out really yummy! It was a fun simple little party at my house and of course it was fun to see everyone!

cupcakes!

Having fun outside of the party

We had fun with all the pink

Heat Wave

The Summer I decide to be pregnant the weather decides it needs to be over 100 degrees everyday! Overall I have been doing ok physically no upsets with Lily or anything, it just puts a damper on my self image to be sweating and so hot all the time! Leo doesn't seem to mind though. He loves going to the pool (or playing in his kiddy pool in the yard) but he does not like the carseat when his buckle is so hot but who can blame him.


Leo is a man of few words but the ones he has down are Daddy, Mama, Cheese and teeth. I am pretty sure he is going to grow up to be a dentist. He loves checking out people's mouth's and brushing his and everyone else's teeth!

He should have the cleanest teeth! He brushes them at least 3 time's a day! 

Keeping cool with a bath! 

Father Knows Best

We celebrated Father's Day by having a BBQ at our house (a little hotter then expected) Leo loved helping his dad cook! Mike is such an amazing Dad, I love how Leo lights up whenever Mike comes into the room. They dance and play and Leo always has to share in whatever Mike is eating. It is such a wonderful thing to watch the man you love be such an amazing father, its absolutely precious to watch!

Leo with Grandpa

Even though it was Father's Day He wanted to take a picture with his Mama!

Life's Littlest Moments

The simplest things have been melting my heart lately, most likely because I am 8 months pregnant or the heat is getting to me who knows! The other day Leo and I were downstairs playing with his toys and he just came up to me with his mouth wide open going "muahhh" over and over this means he wants a kiss usually you have to ask Leo if he will give you kisses but that afternoon he decided he wanted them all on his own! Made my day


Also if Leo has been away from me for a couple hours rarely happens but when I go to pick him up he doesn't cry he just runs up to me and I pick him up and he rests his head on my shoulder for several minutes. It literally almost makes me cry every time. He must miss me!

Leo loves his strollers! He now knows how to take it out of the closet and he shows me when He is ready for a walk by doing this:

cracks me up!

We went to the zoo for the first time this summer and Leo loved it! The weather of course was 100 degrees so the animals weren't really active but Leo got a peak at the bears and gorilla's. Next time hopefully the Lions will be out! Last summer we went the zoo several times and he never even left his carseat so this year it is so cute to see him get so excited about the animals. In the Tiger exhibit He was running up the glass thinking he could grab the Tiger like he grabs our cats at home, too funny!

Leo needed a snack break

The Bears!

chit chatting with his friend Flash

Leo thought he would help Brenden drink his water, such a big help

Can you tell how unsure he is about this gorilla!?

The Geese were not very friendly that day so we did not stick around them long

Leo has also been enjoying his personal backyard pool with such hot weather. I have very few picture's to post of it though because he insists on being naked, so it is very hard to get a discreet picture! lol but here are a few of the water boy!

drinking from the hose

Too much skin??

The dogs couldn't miss out!

One last thing to mention: Lily's room update! Her room is coming along very nicely, we put together her crib and got the crib set all made in it and her closet and dresser is even ready!! Now all I have to do is decorate and get the finishing touches all set up...changing table, wall art, lamps and photo frames. Sounds easy but I am sure it will take me right up to her birth to finish it since Leo keeps me so busy.

I can't wait until she can sleep in it! It looks so comfy

The girl will have style!

I caught Jemima in the act! Silly cat

Garage Sale Season

Oh how I love a good deal! This past weekend I went out to shop the garage sales and found some excellent stuff! When Leo was born I wanted a swing but they were so expensive I just ended up borrowing my sister in laws well this weekend I found a fisher price one that the lady was only asking 15 dollars for! I could tell by the style it was max 2 years old and those things are normally 160 dollars! I was very pleased to say the least.

Again this image is from my phone so a little blurry but  it's amazing!

Another great find that I was so proud of is for Leo and eventually Lily, it is a really great cooking set for the playroom in the basement! I love it!

Leo was cooking us dinner at the time

The weather has been ridiculously hot so that was more motivation to start early in the morning and I am glad we did because along with those great finds I found a ton of clothes for both Leo and Lily. For months now Mike and I have been purging our belongings to make the move back home easier but now since we are back here I am glad we have the space for these things because I know the kids will love them.

P.S. Don't think Leo missed out on the fun

We had to wake up early he fell back asleep on the bed while I was getting ready!

Milk to go

So sleepy after a long morning of garage sales!
He can't wait until next weekend 's sales I'm sure

Garage sales even brought on a craving!
Lily wanted an oreo blizzard after all the incredible deals.

Summer is Here!

Memorial weekend is always the official start of summer to me and this year it was family packed! We had family come in from out of town on both sides so Leo had plenty of attention for the 3 day weekend. He loves being social as long as people don't try to hold or keep him back from his main goal which is getting into trouble. He is a curious baby and now that he is walking running everywhere he gets into everything. 

playing soccer with his best friend Jackson

He snuck into great-uncle Tim's new classic car and set off the alarms!...trouble

His eyes are kind of closed but this was the best image I had of this moment

awe...Family :)

Mike's family also had a party for his Grandma's 80th birthday! All his mom's family was there except for his cousin Teresa but we will forgive her since she is Miss America and all.

This is all of Mike's mom's siblings and their families...Leo was distracted. 

Walsh Siblings 

Mike's Grandma, I love this lady!

The boys were recreating "Up"

All the balloons popped so they settled to sit and talk to Mike

I love weekends like this where you spend all your time surrounded by family, it was a great way to start the summer!