Saying Goodbye :(

 I had to say goodbye to some good friends in September.  Chris and Leah moved to Minnesota and they will be missed.  Annie, me and another one of Leah's friends managed to throw together a quick going away party/baby shower.  It had a Bears and Vikings theme which was very appropriate for many reasons.  Of course the good guys won that weekend....Go Bears!  Come visit soon Chris and Leah!!!!

September Randoms

Renee is really enjoying her Bumbo seat more and more.

Now that she does not sleep in her bouncer anymore she is enjoying the toys that she can now grab.

Caroline holding Renee. 

Caroline - me - Addison
Snuggle time with Mommy!

They are pretty good at using the IPad for the programs they like.  It is nice and kind of scary how quickly they learn.  So far they don't realize that the IPad can be used for games.  I do have some educational apps on there that are kind of like games but they mainly watch Netflix.  That will change I am sure as they get older.

Addison - Caroline
Ready for the game!  DA BEARS!

So cute!

Our newest Bears fan!

Renee & Caroline....sisters hanging out in bouncers.

Sonja and Renee.  Renee tolerates being held by younger kids a lot better now that she can be held sitting up.

Addison and Sonja

Cousins!  Caroline was not happy about participating in this picture at all but the others were all happy too!

A leaf bug that we found.  I made a bug jar this summer and it has really been used.  It has housed a baby preying mantis and fruit flies for it to eat, a leaf bug, a grass hopper, a stink bug, cicadas, caterpillars and a few others that I can't think of.  Addison even brought the grasshopper and stink bug to preschool to show everyone.

Caroline - Addison
They got bike helmets and they really do love them especially Addison.  In fact, she loves just wearing it around the house or outside even when she is not riding her bike.  It is pretty cute.

My Blooming Butterflies

It has been such a joy to watch these two grow up in many ways.  I love watching their relationship form.  I love watching them gain more courage and confidence the older they get.  I love hearing them laugh and watch them have fun with each other.  I love seeing how much they love their baby sister.  I just love them and it is clear that they have a special bond and really love each other.

Dress-up time in multiple tutus and butterfly wings

Caroline - Addison

First day of their second year of preschool.  I love thinking about how much they have grown since their first day of their first year of preschool.  When I dropped them off last year on their first day they were a bit timid and unsure.  They cried when I left and continued to for a little bit.  By the middle of the year they were literally pushing me out the door and when the first day for this year rolled around they could. not. wait!  They were so excited and happy about starting school.  My heart is happy just thinking about how much growth has occurred over this past year.  I also love thinking about how I sat on these same steps taking a picture for my first day of preschool too :)

Caroline

Addison

Silly faces

Cute hair!  I am trilled that they have long enough hair to actually do something cute with :)