Summer is Nearly Over

Natalie frolicking in the park

A half smile from Rachel

Visiting Daddy

Mommy, Rachel, and Natalie went to visit daddy at work. He works at the Best Buy campus. They ate lunch and then met some of his coworkers. Natalie got a sucker from the company store. Then she posed in front of Snoopy.

Natalie felt special because she even got to wear a visitor's badge.

Baby Pool

The baby pool was set up on the deck. It's more the size for Rachel but Natalie enjoys it just as well. Rachel tried out the Bumbo while Natalie danced around.

This was the first time she tried out her two piece bathing suit. She can't quite figure out why her belly button has to show. It makes her feel uncomfortable. I hope she feels that way when she's fourteen.

Dakota County Fair

Natalie loves the merry-go-round.
Driving the pink truck...cool!

Lovin' the snow cone on an extremely hot day!

Shopper in Training

She even got to bring her baby in the cart. So cute!
Thanks to Cub Foods for giving Natalie a fun experience.

Lake Nancy

My family packed up and went to visit friends at their cabin on Lake Nancy in Minong, WI. It was a brief weekend trip, but a fun time, especially for Natalie who didn't want to leave the lake.
Jen and Natalie were swimming buddies.

If it were up to her, Natalie would have been swimming the whole time.

Thanks Jen and Chris!!

Growing Girl

Rachel had her 2 month appointment today--nearly two weeks late. She now weighs 12 pounds 6 oz and is 23 inches long. She is smiling and cooing up a storm. Rachel loves her bouncy seat because she can play with her "friends". I am still a little hesitant to play with Rachel because she is so new. Instead I follow Natalie around and get attention from her. I really enjoy having two sisters!!

Picnic

Natalie and Rachel had a picnic on their little picnic table. Natalie enjoyed a happy meal from "Donald's Farm"...that's what she calls it. The tablecloth and napkins are handmade by grandma Patti.

The picnic table was made by uncle Brent.

I watched it all from inside the house :(

Kids Carnival

Natalie went to play some games at the little kids carnival. Mommy did the cookie walk with her.

The cookie she won.

Daddy helped her at the fishpond.