Oh Summer.
We love you.
And we especially love the AC unit in our back bedroom...haha!
Grandma and Grandpa King gave us this water table that they were going to get rid of, and Marli has LOVED splashing in it!
Not sure who is more thrilled that Marli feeds them her good food...Jack, or Charley...
Haha! Oh, we love Jack Jack!
Still loves walking around with blankets (towels) on her head...
Fun at Grandpa's country club pool!
First time splashing at Sunset Park!
The splash pad is a FAVORITE this summer.
Isn't summer without ICE CREAM!
ORRRRRRR fresh BERRY PICKING!
ORRRRR last minute car naps!
First boat ride of the season!
Strawberry face!
Got to see Gordon's, Becky (and Leah), and Marion and Grandpa Moore this past weekend, too! Marli LOVED their dog Callie...and even made friends with JG!
This little one has spent LOTS of time with Grammy this month while Mama has been napping or barfing or in the hospital or at doctor appointments. We literally could not do this without her. If anyone has any ideas for where to get the money to afford the grandiose island that she deserves...please please tell me.
And the series continues.
In which Evan celebrates finally having a little brother to put in his place...
In all seriousness...we love you Charley. You get on our nerves sometimes, but we're going to miss you!
He has been BIG into magic lately.
I love how much she loves books!
I wish I had more pictures, but on my good days, we love going over to Grandma and Grandpa King's house, especially when there are other cousins to play with!
This girl LOVES Heidi. She asks for her whenever Evan absentmindedly whistles, or when we get in the Camry - haha!
Found some Keens for Marli at a garage sale this past weekend. Might just call them her "Nana shoes!"
New food lineup for June:
CORN ON THE COB IS HEEEEERE!!!!
Bub has been trying lots of new foods, too!
Grammy made her [bathe-able, drink-able] strawberry jam, and Marli just likes to lick the jam off.
Grilled shishkabobs at the King's! She LOVED the chicken and pineapple.
Oh I'm kicking myself for not getting more photos, but I went to my dear friend Sam's wedding, and it was BEAUTIFUL. Seriously the most gorgeous ceremony, and beautiful bride!
Also. I felt wonderful that morning. And COULD NOT stop eating those chicken salad cucumber wedge things. It was both weird and wonderful.
One of our favorite things lately is spotting animals in Grammy's backyard during breakfast. We mostly see birds, but sometimes we're lucky with a bunny sighting! ("BUB!!")
Also, this deer. There was a moment in time I thought it would eat Jack...
Oregon weather is so weird. The day started like this....
And turned into THIS.
Words can't describe how much I love moments like this:
OH! One of the highlights of this month - Marli has pooped on the POTTY THREE TIMES this month! We're not actively potty training, but on the days when she tells me she has to poop, we go sit on the potty if she wants to. I haven't been able to stomach Marli's poopy diapers, but if we flush right away, it isn't so bad...I think we might pull this mask out from Grammy...
I saw this on Instagram awhile ago, and it spoke to me.
If you've ever felt this way too, solidarity, sister. (Or brother, but I can't imagine that many men read this - haha!)
In all seriousness, this past month has been pretty tough. I wouldn't make it without Evan or my mom. BUT, it overall IS still better than it was with Marli, and the past few days or so have been INCREDIBLE.
Thank you for your prayers. So, so hoping this is on the upswing!!
Hope y'all have a grand 4th of July!
