Brittany's Birthday!

Brittany had two birthdays...one in the park and one at home on her birthday (family party). The intention was to have Grammy and Granddad come up for the party, but because of Michael's sickness they opted for another day. We held her party anyway.

Michael likes dolls too, but he's not as "delicate" with them as Brittany. They both love the stroller.

Can't have a stroller without a carrier!

Brittany is really getting into dolls these days. She holds them, feeds them, changes their diapers, kisses them, etc. She received a new doll for her birthday, and she loves it!

Birthday Con't

Brittany and Michael are examing the swing she received for a gift. OK, this was the hit of the day...the stroller. They both love it! Now, we might have to purchase another one for Michael.

This is the birthday dinner picture....Michael really wants his dinner!

Cake time in the park

This is not staged! I repeat, this is not a staged picture. Brittany decided to do this on her own. After she was licking off most of the icing, she wanted the "real" stuff!

This is Kim and I trying to light the two candles. For those of you who have not been in our area of the world, it's very windy. That day was no exception. By the way, nothing worked, so we pretended.

Park Party

These are pictures from Brittany's Park Party on the 11th. She had a good time running around, playing on the equipment and eating. It ended up being very hot that day (in the 100's)...yuk!

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!