"Two Babies!"

Gwen finally got to meet her adorable twin cousins, Julia and Dallin. At almost four months old, they're sweet and smiling. Gwen referred to them as the "two babies", although she could say "Jewya" pretty well. She enjoyed keeping track of them and if they were out of her sight, one of her first questions would be "Where two babies go?" She was intrigued that they needed double of everything and would comment on their "two bottles", "two diapers", "two blankies," etc. Auntie Camille even had to give "two baths" to the "two babies." Gwen thought it was double the baby fun!

Summer Harvest

The garden is doing really well and we enjoy checking on its growth daily. The green beans we started inside have been producing beans for a couple of weeks. When we go outside, Gwen always wants "two beans", one for each hand. She will either eat them, chew them up and spit them out, or just hold onto them as she goes about her business.

Today we got our first summer squash and zucchini from the garden. Gwen was going to bring them inside, but then she said they were hurting her hands and she threw them on the ground. They must have been a little bristly. However, this experience didn't deter her from eating them for lunch. That's as fresh as it gets!

Beatin' the Heat

The recent heat wave has driven us to find the closest body of water...

Which is sometimes the "tiny pool" (as Gwen calls it) in our yard.

That's opposed to our neighbor's "BIG pool" which Gwen prefers.

The water can be pretty cold when if comes right out of the hose, so Gwen doesn't like to sit down. She likes to hold onto the side of the pool and lift one foot or the other. She calls it "yoya" (yoga).

And when the swimming is done, there is always the squirt bottle to keep Gwen busy and wet! (Thanks for the great idea Grammie!)

Stay cool!

Happy Independence Day!

Enjoy the 4th of July!

To Market with Poppa

Today we took Poppa to the Saratoga Farmers' Market in Saratoga Springs. It was another beautiful day and we enjoyed the sites, sounds, and tastes of the market. A local restaurant had samples of a salmon artichoke spread on a cracker. Mom took a sample thinking she would split it with Gwen, but Gwen wanted it all. The guy handing out the samples asked Gwen, "How cute are you?" After quickly stuffing the cracker in her mouth, Gwen responded, "Two." While in the area, Gwen enjoyed a ride on the carousel in Congress Park and we made a few purchases at a favorite bakery. We came home with a dozen honey wheat rolls, three cupcakes, two cucumbers, two T-ball summer squash, and a yellow zucchini. Yum!

Poppa & Lago Jorge

Poppa Crosby wanted to escape the oppressive Florida heat and see Gwen, so he came up for a visit! The weather today was clear, cool (compared to Florida), and just overall gorgeous, so we took a trip to Lake George. We went on a "historic cruise" and enjoyed the beautiful scenery. Gwen was quite excited to go on a boat. As usual, lots of people liked to say hello to Gwen. Her new response is to put her cheek to her shoulder (as seen above) and say, "I shy." After the cruise we had lunch and got some delicious cider donuts and pie at Lakeside Farm before making it home for nap time. As far as Gwen was concerned, Poppa was the most interesting part of the cruise!

First Swim of the Summer

The neighbors have a pool and we have an open invitation to swim! Today was our first time taking advantage of the pool, and Gwen enjoyed the water. She keeps talking about the "big pool" which, when Gwen says it, sounds like "big poo." (Mom was initially responding by encouraging Gwen to run to the potty, but now she understands that Gwen wants to talk about swimming.)

Outside with Gwen

Today I'd like to tell you about some of my favorite things to do outside.

This is my swing. I like to swing, and I tell Mom or Dad to push me "high!" Sometimes I swing my little people...or my hat!

This is my newest trick. It's hard to tell, but my feet are off the ground!

And lately I love to hug whatever I can wrap my arms around!

I also love to "play chalk" on the driveway. See those little lines to my right? That is my signature chalk masterpiece. I like it when Mom draws cupcakes and then a fork to eat them with! Did you want to play chalk with me?

WAIT! Before you go I have to show you the garden!

It's already grown a lot!