The Loulas: July 2011

Saturday, July 23, 2011

Kaelyn's 8 months old!

Seems like the days just fly by at the Loula house! Kaelyn is 8 months old and is becoming such a sweet little lady! She is right around 22lbs so we had to give up the infant seat and move up to the convertible seat. I think she can see out the window better so she likes it!

~Rolling everywhere, can spin circles on her tummy - she's fast!
~Lots of giggling and smiles
~Mohawk is growing taller and taller, still can't put a clip in it
~Eats nearly any kind of baby food. About 3-4 jars a day
~Gets mad if you don't feed her fast enough!
~Can pick up food easily and feed herself
~Takes a 6oz bottle of formula before bed every night
~Sleeps from 8pm to 6:30am, sometimes goes back to sleep till 8am
~One nap a day, 1pm - 2:30 or 3:00pm
~Loves to watch our dog Gauge run around and likes to pet him when he sits still
~Has 4 teeth, center two on top & bottom
~LOVES to hang upside down
~Sitting up like a champ, even in the bathtub
~LOVES bath time with Ashlyn. Lots of splashing and toy struggles :)

Leech Lake

We took our annual family vacation up north again and this year we went to Leech Lake. We stayed at Anderson's Cove. My mom came with to help watch the girls so Joe and I could go do other things like golf and go out for dinner just the two of us. It was wonderful! Ashlyn had an absolute blast and was pretty sad that we had to leave when the week was over. I think Kaelyn was going through grandma withdrawals for a few weeks after we got home. The girls were pretty spoiled for the week!

Ashlyn pushing Kaelyn on the swing.

Many hours were spent at the playground.

We went shopping that Monday since it was raining.

Ashlyn got a "glitter makeover"

and of course we had to get ice cream cones when we were done shopping.

Ashlyn LOVED the pool but didn't love me trying to take pictures :)

We stayed in cabin #1. It was 15 feet from the lake.

We saw a ton of wildlife out our dinning room window.

Kaelyn and grandma snuggling on a cooler evening watching Ashlyn on the swings.

I took Ashlyn kayaking

Daddy took Ashlyn fishing and she loved it!

Helping daddy drive

Daddy took Ashlyn out to the trampoline

Kaelyn enjoying herself on the boat

A rare picture of Ashlyn and I

Fish kisses!

Joe showing her the tongue of the fish

All the kids got a freezepop at the lodge while they hid the coins for the treasure hunt

Treasure hunt on the beach

Ashlyn found 3 coins and turned them in for $.75!

Train ride around the resort

Kaelyn at the pool... the water was a little chilly for her taste

They had this adorable beach chair that fit her perfect.

She liked that much better!

Joe tossing Ashlyn in the air

She really liked this chair and watching everyone swim!

Checking out the games in the lodge

Ashlyn and grandma Deb throwing bread in the lake for the ducks

Action shot, bread in the air!

The best part of vacation is snuggle time :)

Big thank you to Grandma Deb for coming with and helping with the girls.

Everyone had a nice relaxing time... can't wait till next year!

Monday, July 18, 2011

4th of July!

We went to the 4th of July parade in St Peter. We were lucky enough to sit by our friends who had saved a space and put up a shade tent. It was a life saver! Then we went out to the lake to enjoy the afternoon and evening.

buddies Vivian and Ashlyn

Kaelyn hanging out in the shade

Cutie!

Showing us her "so big"

Ashlyn decided to go swimming in the lake with Grandpa Tim... they both wore their clothes in the water. Then she decided she didn't want to wear wet clothes so she spent the rest of the evening in her underwear.

s'mores

Watching a girl knee board

Couldn't stay awake for the end of the boat ride

Saturday, July 9, 2011

Happy 3rd Birthday Ashlyn!

We celebrated Ashlyn's 3rd birthday last night at our house. All of her cousins were able to make it and she had so much fun! Her theme was Strawberry Shortcake and everything turned out so cute! The party was a total success! Thanks to everyone who helped us celebrate!