Monday, August 30, 2010

Fun in the Sun

With the warm, sunny weather we had today, Isabelle enjoyed some fun in the sun (or should I say shade).  She went on a morning wagon ride with daddy who had the morning off today.  Before dinner she went swimming in her new swimsuit!  I got her a new one a couple days ago since she was outgrowing her other two, and she needs one in a bigger size for her trip to Walt Disney World in exactly three months from today!

Close up in her pool

She LOVES splashing

Climbing out of the pool

Fun in the grass


Before her bath this evening we took advantage of the cooling weather and Isabelle went swinging and practiced going down her slide.


Check out her cute teeth!

Ready.....Set.....

Go!


It is suppose to rain the next two days, so we are glad we got lots of fun in the sun today!

Sunday, August 29, 2010

Happy 2nd Birthday Isaiah!


Happy 2nd Birthday to our nephew Isaiah!  It is hard to believe he is already 2 years old!  We went to his Disney Cars themed birthday party today and it was a lot of fun! Lots of food, family, and presents!  Isabelle loved playing in their new toy room in the basement and loved playing with Isaiah's new remote control cars he got! 

Isaiah and all his presents!

Isabelle and Ava opening up their own presents from Grandpa and Grandma!

Isabelle trying to climb the kitchen table

Playing with the birthday cards

Grandpa and Isabelle

Love how she is sitting here!

Playing with Ava's old Disney princess car!

Playing in their newly finished basement

The Disney Cars Birthday Cake

Their BIG dog, Jackson :)


Isabelle did great at the birthday party and almost made it all the way home awake, but fell asleep about 5 minutes away from home. 



Happy Birthday Isaiah! We hope you had a wonderful day and a fun party.  We love you!

Saturday, August 28, 2010

A Simple Saturday

We had a very nice simple Saturday around here today.  Isabelle enjoyed a nice wagon ride after breakfast...this has become the trend since we got her wagon.  We did a little shopping at babyGap (thanks to a 30% off coupon) and Isabelle got a new pair of jeans, new pajamas, and a very stylish shirt for fall. 

Speaking of fall....during Isabelle's (and Kevin's) nap today, I decided it would be a good time to decorate for fall! Yes, I know I normally wait until at least September 1st, but I am so ready for fall.  And I saw a house with pumpkins out on the front porch this week which made me even more eager to get ready!

Here are some pictures of just a few of the fall and halloween things that went up around our house today.


There is also a pumpkin wreath on the front door but it didn't make the picture.  And we are in need of several pumpkins but I haven't been able to locate any yet.


As excited as I get for fall, this doesn't even come close to my excitement for decorating for Christmas!  November 1st (actually last year it was October 30th on Isabelle's due date) all our fall stuff comes down and Christmas goes up!

Between the wagon ride, decorating, and shopping, Isabelle also enjoyed some playtime which seemed to consist of crawling all over, cruising on the furniture, crawling to something new and cruising again.  See a pattern? :)


She can now lower herself to sitting, rather then flopping down :)

LOVES getting into the fridge when its open


Kevin took advantage of the nice weather and grilled out for dinner.



After a wonderful simple Saturday, Isabelle was ready for bed.  In her new pajamas of course!



And for those who have been asking, Simba has been perfect since he came home last Sunday.  We definitely made the right decision in bringing him back home with us. 
Enjoy the rest of the weekend!

Friday, August 27, 2010

Friday Night Football

Isabelle enjoyed her first football game tonight! Well, maybe not the actual game since I left with her right before the Varsity started.....but she enjoyed her first Friday night football game experience!

My brother-in-law Andy, coaches football for Ballard and tonight they were playing in our town of Grimes!  My sister Amy, Ava, Isaiah and my mom came down to cheer Ballard on. (My dad was announcing the Ames High football game as he does every year).  Kevin and I headed over to watch and cheer them on as well.  Isabelle did great and enjoyed looking around at everyone and walking around the bleachers.  Since the game didn't actually start till 7:30, I headed home with her at 7:15.  She had her bath, snack, and was sound asleep in bed by 8:10!  Kevin stayed at the game, and my sister brought him home on her way out of town.

Here are some pictures of the night.


Isabelle and Isaiah

With her Aunt Amy

Isabelle with grandma, daddy and Isaiah

Walking with mommy (check out her first pair of shoes!)

Checking things out

Walking with daddy....notice the spiky hair from her sunhat!

Isabelle and Ava

My little angel

We thought we were getting a picture of Andy...but realized this wasn't him! Whoops!


And three more cute Isabelle pictures.  I can't take enough of her! :)

In her pajamas on her morning wagon ride!

After a busy afternoon of shopping!

Hope everyone has a great weekend!