Pool Party

We have really been enjoying these sunny Seattle days! It's been especially nice since we've been stuck at home for the past week while Matthew recovers from his bout of stomatitis. And, I hope the weather continues to be nice because as of yesterday afternoon (2 hours after we got the green light from our doctor to see other people again) Aaron and then Daniel started presenting symptoms of full blown hand, foot and mouth disease. So, we'll be on our own until next Friday. :(

In the meantime, we'll continue to chip away at my list of fun things to do this summer, and keep playing in the pool...with sticks, rakes, and cups.

Fun in the sun

So I didn't get to post anything yesterday. Sunday we went to the wedding of a close family friend and of course I forgot to bring a camera. It was beautiful, though, and we had a wonderful time. Yesterday was spent doing some boring things around the house, and then some very kind friends came over to watch the boys so that us girls could have a night off. It was really nice to go out to eat and have some sister-only time.

Because I don't have any pictures of our activities from the last few days, here are some from a recent sunny day. With a good stretch of nice weather, Daniel spent most of his time in the pool while Matthew wandered around the yard, in and out of the pool, and Aaron spent his time sitting on a blanket watching his brothers and trying to eat grass.

 Splashing away.

 Always in the red boots. Always.

 Bald like his brothers.

 Cute. (and tired--he's had a cold.)

 More cuteness. With a ball.

 Leaf collection from an earlier walk around the neighborhood.

 Watching his big brother.

 Future Michael Phelps?

 Chillin'.

 I'm not sure what the fascination is with boots in the pool...

 What a ham.

 On your marks, get set....GOOOOOOO!

 Super jump!

 Nearly perfect form.

 Matthew's leaf collection is now some sort of meal.

 Checking in with Aaron.

Sweet, sweet Matthew.

Cousin fun

Yesterday we had lots of play time with family. Aunt Bea came over and played with the boys while I made a solo trip to the grocery store. Not quite how I would choose to spend my alone-time, but WAY better than going shopping with all three kiddos. The boys had a picnic lunch on the deck with Bea, then after Matthew went down for his nap, Bea took Daniel on an adventure to her house. He brought me home a very sweet bouquet of flowers he picked in her garden. While he was out with Bea, Uncle Ian and Auntie Robin and cousins Jacob and Karoly came over to play. It was so nice to have time together with them and we shared some delicious food (and dessert!). We're looking forward to spending more time with them next week!

 The cash register is a hit with everyone.

 Karoly and Aaron trying to figure out how this thing works.

 I love that they're all playing in close proximity to but independently of each other.

 The weather finally came around and we were able to get outside. Aaron tries to figure out the squirt gun while Karoly plays with Aaron's pacifier.

 Jacob takes a tour of the new play structure.

 The three big cousins enjoying dessert: ice cream with fresh peaches and homemade hot fudge sauce. (Thanks, Auntie Robin!)

 Karoly lounges in the exersaucer.

 Now that we've had a chance to refuel, it's pool time again!

 Two moms and a fussy baby. :)

 I had just announced that it was bath time. Only one kid was pleased with this.

A tub full of cousins. Even though Karoly isn't looking, this is my favorite picture of the bunch. Too bad Matthew has been hostile at bath time. It would've been cute to get a picture of all of them in there.