Pieces of Us: Happy 4th of July

Happy 4th of July

Ella and Eva on the 4th of July.

Eva in the highchair. Ella now sits with us at the big table and everyone is happy with the change.

Well we caught up with everyone this week since we have missed them from being gone on vacation. On Monday we watched Sammy who is 5 months younger than Ella. They get along great and look forward to playing with each other each week. They belong to our playgroup that takes place each Friday.

Eva and Sammy. Sammy loved playing with Eva although he wasn't as gentle with her as her sister is.

Ella and Sammy!

Tuesday we met some moms for lunch and than went to Cinncinati for a Reds baseball game. Evan has always wanted to go to a night game so we did. It was a little cooler but the girls were tired and kind of a mess. It was a good experience but hopefully not one that comes again anytime soon. It was a lot of work and we didn't really get to watch the game.

Ella hangin out before the big Reds game.

Wednesday Erin and Aiden came over to play and the kids had so much fun together. Erin is expecting another little boy in Oct. so our little playgroup is growing. Yay!

Ella and Aiden

Eva's 1st biscuit, she is always sucking and chewing on her fingers so I thought she would like one. She had troubles holding it herself so Erin helped her than she was happy.

Thursday Jenna came over and we had a pool day. She went in with Ella so I didn't have too, what a great friend.

Eva happy and ready to go swimming.

Friday we met Andrea and the kids at the park and than had lunch with them. Ella loves playing with them too. Evan got off early from work so was home by the time we got home. We relaxed in the evening as we did pretty much all weekend. It has been so hot here that we can't even do anything outside unless your in the pool and its too cold for Eva so that doesn't work too well for our family. We did go both Sat. and Sunday in the morning before it got to packed or too hot. We enjoyed a firework show on Sat. night at the park through the trees. We just walked which was great because traffic looked crazy! The show started at 8:45 and the girls were so tired. Eva fell asleep and Ella was rolling around like a crazy girl.

Ella took this picture of us. She has a current love for pictures, she likes to take them, be in them, and look at them. I was proud of her, it turned out quite well.

Evan and the girls in the park.

The girls waiting for the fireworks in the park.

This week has been rough for us, neither one of the girls are sleeping very well so the nights are very long. Let's hope that ends soon. Ella is still completely in love with her sister and loves to help her when she is in need. She always picks her back up when she tumbles over and gives her a toy when she cries. I'm glad they have each other. Hopefully they will always be close!