4th of July

This is Michael making himself comfortable at Grammy's computer. He loves the keyboard and monitor! Michael loved his metal and kept it on all day!

Michael getting ready to be chased.

Brittany trying to catch the blimp.

Brittany seeing the blimp and pointing at it.

Hatch Olympics (Metal Ceremony)

What's an Olympic event without the blimp? This flew right over the house while the events were taking place. And, yes, here's the metal ceremony. Each participant received 1st Place awards with metals, pins and trophies.

Hatch Olympics (aka, 4th of July)

Yes, we are behind on posting pictures as we've had sickness in our family lately. It still amazes me how much your world can be turned upside down due to one small person being sick! Anyway, they are both napping, so here are some updated pictures.

First, the Hatch Olympics. This is an event which takes place every year on the 4th of July. Here the kids are getting directions from us (aka, reading Uncle John's email of the events).
This was the "frog jump" event which really turned out to be the adults doing most of the work. It was fun, though, trying to teach them both how to "frog jump".

Apparently, this is where Brittany is giving Granddad some tips on the events.

This was the "ball bouncing" event, which really turned out to be the "ball bouncing/throw" event. They loved the bouncey balls!

"Snow" DVD

Jamie and I don't allow Brittany and Michael to watch TV (she has no idea who Dora is -- either do I). However, they love to watch family DVDs. They love watching the "snow" one (this is what Brittany calls it) which is from Jamie's sister's family. Brittany even knows all of their names too. Here's a picture of them watching the show. (By the way, they love the Halloween one too).

Flat Stanley...

This past Sunday I had sharing time in Primary, so I had an idea of using Flat Stanley with my presentation (this was a huge hit by the way). I had Jamie draw Flat Stanley for me just a little bigger. On Sunday morning, Brittany and Michael found the poster and just loved it! This is them trying to hug and tackle him!

Fun in the Sun with a Friend

Brittany and Michael had a friend come over last week for a few hours. We spent most of the time outside playing in the water. Starting in reverse....

After playing in the water, they were ready to sit down and relax (and more than ready for nap time).

See how wet they are now? This is Brittany and Cassidy inside the water toy.

Michael didn't like the wet head thing, so he showed the girls what to really do with the water toy! Climb in it!

Michael, finally, decides to brave the new adventure and dunks in his head too.

After watching Cassidy do this several times, Brittany takes her turn.

Finally, Cassidy decides to get her hair wet by placing her head in the water. Michael just thought this was so funny! He couldn't stop laughing.

All three of them contemplating on what to do next (notice how dry they are?).

Brittany in the swing while eating her snack.

This is Brittany and Cassidy ready to enjoy the water.

Fun Times!

I just love, love, love this picture of Brittany. Her and Michael were playing under the living room table, and I was able to capture this great picture! Brittany & Michael realized that their "potty" could also be used as a stool. This is a picture of them both standing on the stool and making faces in the mirror. Needless to say, they carry around the stool in order to get into everything now.

They both love their Mickey Mouse ears and now they can get to them via the stool, they play with them a lot. This is a picture of Michael with his on while reading.