pool days

I finally braved the pool by myself with both girls.  It wasn't as difficult as I thought it would be and we had lots of fun.  Vivi went for a quick ride in her float and then snoozed in her stroller while I watched Emma Jane make new friends in the kiddy pool.  Many more pool days are in our near future...

We got Emma Jane some diving rings for the pool and she LOVES them.  She plays with them in and OUT of the pool.  On this day, she pretended they were "fairy crowns" for she and Vivi and even made sure the crowns she chose matched their outfits!

mermaids & pirates

We attended Emmy and Hudson's mermaid and pirate themed birthday party at Saluda Splash Playground this weekend.  Of course, if splashing is involved, Emma Jane is THERE!  We had a wonderful time celebrating the twins' birthday.

It was Vivi's naptime, so she slept soundly...

While big sis continued to SPLASH!

Emma Jane and Savannah not-so-patiently waited for these fountains to spray them.

It was worth the wait!

Vivian continued to sleep...

The birthday cakes were very cool!

Emma Jane sat herself right next to the birthday boy so as not to miss out on the action!

The girls at the party were given mermaid crowns.

Vivian FINALLY woke up!

I know she's thinking, "Are you sure I can't have a taste of that cake?"

parkin' it

We went to Riverfront Park with friends last week.  These girls know how to have fun!

Emma Jane, Lily, and Kaitlyn

Vivi enjoyed watching the big girls.

Viv and Charlotte looked at each other...

...and finally at the camera!

Vivian successfully used her straw sippy cup for the first time.

 

The mamas kicked back and enjoyed watching the girls play.

As always, we had a BALL!

water babies

It's never easy to leave the pool!

With the scorching heat keeping us from doing much else, we have spent a lot of time in the pool these past few weeks.  Paul tries to take Emma Jane after her nap on the days he gets home early.  Vivi and I join them most of the time.  We were relieved to learn that Vivian seems to enjoy the water just as much as her sister.  Emma Jane is quickly becoming very comfortable in the pool and can even glide underwater a few feet from the steps to Paul or me.  This afternoon she did this over and over again and came up smiling each and every time!  Vivian just sits back in her floaty and chills.  Thank goodness both girls love the water because we will be spending many more days at the pool this summer!

wakey wakey

Emma Jane loves to "wake" Vivi from her naps.  (We don't go into the nursery until Vivi is already stirring, but Emma Jane doesn't realize she isn't actually waking Vivi up.)  Big sis quietly climbs up the side of the crib and gently nudges her baby sister while whispering, "Come on, sissy, wake up.  It's time to play!"  Vivi almost always gives Emma Jane a big smile.  I will never tire of watching these girls play together.  To me, it's one of the best parts of being a mom of two!