Bailey's Busybee Babysitting

So last Friday was the first time, I kept both Cole and his cousin, Jake.  Let's just say I got to see what it's like at my in-laws every other day.  The boys play great together...the worst thing was they tend to get into trouble as a team.  They also enjoyed running off in different directions, so they were hard to keep up with and Jake loved crawling up the stairs.  They are also used to greeting each other after their naps (Jake is still a two napper and Cole is a one napper)...which was a little difficult because all my bedrooms were up so I carried them both down...one on each arm. 

I asked Cole if Jake had a poo poo...he went to check

and wouldn't let go

still wouldn't let go

Pulling the tent out of Cole's closet

Cole is such a good helper



Sweet Cousins



Marisa's Baby Shower

So our vacation this summer consisted of two trips to Friso.  First for the birthday extravaganza weekend and the second trip for Marisa's shower.  Don't get me wrong...I am not complaining.  I love seeing all my college buddies and this particular trip Marisa and Ali were going to be in town (two of our three "out of towners").  Cole also loves seeing his buddies.  We packed up Friday mid-day and headed up.  With our usual Buccee's stop, we still managed to meet the gang for dinner at Mi Cocina.  Saturday we had Marisa's shower in the morning and then we went to Katie and Luke's for dinner.  I really enjoyed seeing everyone and was so sad when the much awaited weekend was over.  Lucky for me we had to make an hour and 45 minute detour to Centerville for Stephen to take care of some things at his hunting place. 

Swimming Lessons

So Stacie and I signed the boys up for the Water Babies class at a local indoor pool.  It was eight, 30 minute sessions.  We decided to do the 6:30 p.m. class to make it a family affair.  The boys learned some safety, swim technique, etc.  Cole really enjoys the water and doesn't mind going under.  By the end of the two weeks, we could really see that he had learned some things.  We are definitely going to do this again...maybe something a little more "hard core" next time.

Children's Museum with Cousin Jake

So my sister-in-law, Stacie, and I took the boys to the Houston Children's Museum. This was Cole's second trip (Stephen and I took him when he was around nine months) and Jake's first trip.  They have a special area for kids under three...Tot Spot.  The boys had a blast.

Loves this tunnel

Almost one year ago...last August

Anyone home?

light sticks

Liked this one last time, too

Checking out the cuties

Drove solo last year

Jake loves to get in the middle of it all

Me for Sushi

So we went back to Red Sushi in Kemah.  We went there for my birthday only to discover a Sushi Happy Hour, so we have made a few additional trips this summer.  Yumm.  Cole loves edamame and playing with chop sticks. Maybe he will grow up to be a drummer.