Summer is near ...

As futher proof that the girls are growing up , we are attending events later in the day. Like going to cousin Reed's baseball game. It was a continuation, so only a few innings but we made it through the whole thing with only one hitch. Reed had a great hit. Such a great hit, that it inspired an eruption of screams and claps from the stands so loud, that it scared the bejesus out of my Livvy. Which is odd, because it's usually Mia who gets scared by loud noises.

As many of you know, everything is a toy, especially items that are not toys at all. Here is Livvy playing peek-a-boo with a piece of a floor mat. It also serves as a nice hat. And Mia with the undeniable, giddy expression of victory on her face because she has acquired the coveted remote control!

Their smiles are also showing maturing signs as both girls have about 3 new teeth breaking through, further changing those smiles from baby to toddler smiles. ~Sigh~  As a result, much like puppies, everything goes straight to the mouth. Here they are literally eating their alphabet in the tub.

Mia has recently discovered the joy of bouncing on things. She takes pillows off the couch so she can sit and bounce on them on the floor. Anything she finds that has give, becomes her mini- trampoline, including mommy's belly.

As a final testament to longer days, the girls have consistently refusing to sleep during the afternoons now. But they do still get some downtime in the cribs, so mommy can have a 20 minute power nap to keep up with these growing girls that are now awake all afternoon!