Big Week

Ellie had a big week this past week. She learned how to clap, she's basically crawling, she's saying "da-da" and "ma-ma" and well, she's just being adorable. ;O)

We've been trying to teach Hannah the concept of forgiveness...when we need to ask for forgiveness and when we need to give it. Well, after a major act of disobedience yesterday morning, I was again, talking to her about it. I thought I had set up the conversation well enough that she would, of course, say she was sorry and ask for my forgiveness. But, of course, she's 3 1/2 so it didn't go exactly as planned. This is how it went...

Me - So, is there something you'd like to tell me Hannah?
Hannah - (rather sheepishly) I forgive you.
Me - (trying not to laugh) No, sweetie, you need to tell me that you're sorry and then I will forgive you. So, what should you say?
Hannah - (in a not-so-sincere way) I'm sorry.
Me - (frustrated) I don't know if I believe you. Are you REALLY sorry?
Hannah - No. Just a little bit sorry.
Me - (putting my head down b/c I started laughing, I turned her around to face Brian who was sitting there) Talk to your Daddy.

Oh boy, are we in for it!!!! :O)



Could it be???? Could Hannah's hair actually be turning curly???



She's so proud of herself and so are we!

Happy Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day to all of the Daddies out there! (I'm actually quite sure there aren't too many reading my blog, but that's okay). We had a great day with the Johaniks and Grandma Giere (Grandpa Giere is in Hungary right now...we missed you!). After lunch, the kids played in the pool for literally 2 1/2 hours straight and needless to say, Hannah was exhausted when it was time to go! We really wanted to keep her awake on our way home at 5:30 and it was nearly impossible. I had to resort to tickling (she didn't laugh) and slightly pinching her leg (I promise that I didn't make it hurt...just annoy her). She was not too pleased with me, but she DID stay awake! After having some dinner, she perked up a little, but was still ready for bed by 7:15. What a great day! :O)

Here are a few pictures from the past few days...

This was taken right before Ellie's afternoon nap. She was so tired and Hannah wanted to hold her, so I put laid her on the floor with her head on Hannah's lap. Hannah was SO sweet. She stroked Ellie's head and spoke sweetly to her...she is such a good little mommy!



Ellie loves to stand up by things now! She doesn't pull herself up by herself yet, but if we stand her next to something, she thinks she's pretty hot stuff!



We went to this fabulous park in downtown Naperville Saturday night and had a great time, despite the heat. :O) I think Hannah loves the independence and adventure she can have running around the playground at the park.



Daddy and Ellie sharing a precious moment at the park (without knowing the camera was on them) ;O).

Catching up...

We got a new camera recently and I didn't realize that the pictures are saved MUCH larger than our old camera. Therefore, the past few days when I've tried to upload pictures to the blog, it just didn't work b/c they were too big...until today when I figured it out. So, sorry about that!



Playing with her new water hop-scotch on a hot day!



All tuckered out...

Bath Time!

Silly Face



Happy Girl in her own little inflatable tub!



DO NOT TAKE MY PICTURE!!!



Goofy Girl!

Princesses

Princess and her prince!


Ta-Da!


Pssst...I have a secret to tell you!


Summer Beauty


Almost there...she'll be crawling soon!

Faith like a child

Shortly after waking up and making our way downstairs this morning Hannah and I had the following conversation.

Hannah - "Mom, I can feel my heartbeat."
Me - "You can?"
H - "Yes, and I think Jesus is calling me."
Me - "What is He saying to you?"
H - "That I'm going to be the most beautiful ballerina in all of the world."
Me - "Wow! That's great!"
H - "Mom, I think Jesus is calling you too."
Me - "What is he saying?"
H - "I don't know."

Yummy Biter Biscuit!!



Filling the pool on a hot day!



Sad day...Mommy killed the flowers!



Pretty Princess