Rowan's Giant Smooch - 4 Months (7-12)

Holy cow! Look at that amazing juicy awesome smooch!! Why am I so lucky to get a smooch like that?! Yummy! And then look at this face after the kissing was over - she's a crazy baby:

Cook Surfing at Waterpark of America (7-12)

Chris's brother Mike came to visit and took us all swimming at the Waterpark of America. It was the first time any of us had ever been there and it was awesome! Cook's favorite part was the surfing simulator. There was a long line for it so he only got to try it once, but when he got done he asked if we could come back EVERY DAY because he wanted to do that EVERY DAY!!! Thank you Mike!

Summertime! (7-12)

Chris made Ama into a beautiful mermaid on the beach at Lake Nokomis. I think she got the idea from Malaya.

Rowan and I on a date with Chris - we ate at Amazing Thailand and it was SO GOOD!

Chris did a "Rowan and a pumpkin" photo shoot on the porch.

Cook with two different harvest bowls. We had such a wonderful garden this year we are already planning on expanding it for next year! We grew rainbow carrots, cucumbers, radishes, cherry tomatoes, pumpkins, peas, green beans, and the most beautiful red peppers ever!

Family Bike Ride (7-12)

Well, after Chris's dad got the baby trailer for us, we were technically able to go on a family bike ride. It goes like this: I pull Ama's double bike behind me, Chris pulls Rowan's trailer behind him, and Cook rides his own bike. Pretty fun, but the car is WAY easier...

Favorites (7-12)

Ama (6), Rowan (3 months), Cook (11)

Favorite Foods

Cook: Watermelon
Ama: Cake
Rowan: Boob

Favorite Cars

Cook: Mitsubishi Eclipse
Ama: Ice Cream Truck
Rowan: Boob

Favorite Colors

Cook: Purple
Ama: All the light blues, Purple, and Pink (she likes to call them the "heaven colors")
Rowan: Boob

Ama Gets Her Ears Pierced (7-12)

Ama decided it was time to get her ears pierced, so we went to the mall of America and did it! She got purple titanium studs. She was super brave, but she did cry a little - I think the pain surprised her. She recovered her good mood in no time and was very proud of herself. What a brave little six-year-old!!

Cook thought about getting his ears pierced, too, but he decided that he wasn't quite ready. We'll go back when he is more sure. I think seeing Ama cry kind of freaked him out.

Rowan Laughing & Jabbering - 3 1/2 months (7-12)

Rowan 3 Months (6-12)