Milestones

Crawling

 Michael just started crawling with some accomplishment in the past week and a half, and yesterday he crawled over to the chair in the playroom and Stood. Up.  Just put his little hands on the low seat and got one leg and then the other underneath him and stood.  He lasted for 2 seconds which was long enough to run over for the inevitable face first plunge to the floor.  I can't say I'm too surprised since he's been bouncing on his hands and toes since he first started this moving thing. 

Potty Training *and* Zoo Planning

I should emphasize that we are *not* potty training Sadie yet.  We are testing the waters - and the waters are looking pretty good.

Watching the Animals

Riding the Elephant

Playing with the Big Kids

Sock Fever

Previously Chewed Dog

Chores

 

Working on the Zoo Train

Tired out from Bathing

We were able to take a mini vacation earlier this month to Columbia, SC.  We had a wonderful day at the zoo, stayed at a luxurious (there were no toys, dishes, or laundry lurking in the corners) hotel, and finished up with a three course dinner. After breakfast and a little walking on the lake trails behind the hotel we headed off to EdVenture.  Sadie and Michael had a blast, and Brian and I even got to play a little. 





I've been telling Sadie all about her cousins, aunts, and uncles up north, and about the Madison Children's Museum and the Vilas Zoo.  She is very excited to see her cousins and especially baby Cora. She is also excited to see Grandma and Grandpa O and Cal dog again. 



































We're looking forward to seeing family and friends in the coming months and finding ways to escape the heat.  And we're looking forward to seeing what crazy stuff our kids do next...