OSC Company Picnic

Reckless stroller ride

Vivi decided to get into her little doll stroller at which point Gabe started pushing her across the room... first running her into a wall and then into a chair!

Vivi's new bag

Viv was walking around carrying an empty gift bag like it was a purse. We think it was because she always sees Janae grab her purse right before she heads off to work in the morning. So we bought her an actual little girl purse which she slings over her shoulder and walks around saying "Bye bye" just like mom does when she leaves.

The funny thing is, one day I couldn't find my cell phone so I called it from the home phone. I heard it ringing and after looking for a few seconds, I found it in Vivi's purse along with two hairbrushes and some junk mail that she had stashed in there!

Showing some love for her bro

Vivi kept grabbing Gabriel's bib during lunch and I didn't know what she wanted until she started leaning in and making kissy sounds. It was too cute!

Future chefs in the making!

The kids recently received a Sizzle & Serve play kitchen from Ba & Bapuji. I filmed them seeing it for the first time after it was put together- they loved it! Viv's reaction was priceless. It has a grill that has a fake flames that light up and makes noise when they push the grill button, and a stove top that makes cooking sounds (like water boiling and a tea kettle going off). There's also an ice dispenser for plastic ice cubes, dishes, cups, utensils, pans, and plenty of plastic food.

Sorry for the lack of updates- things have been hectic with Janae studying for boards!

Getting Down and Dirty at T Shaw's BDay Party

Last weekend we went to the Shaw's to celebrate Travis's birthday and graduation from residency...
Gabe and mom (note the dirt on his face from playing in the mud)

Dad and Viv

Gabe in the dirt

Viv playing peek a boo

Gabe saying "wow" ...I mean really saying it

Viv in profile...I love this pic

Gabe rolling all over Paris!!

He loves her and wakes up asking for her. Thank goodness Paris is so tolerant!!

Hello?

Yikes! I can only imagine the minutes this girl is going to rack up. We better have a very good cell phone plan...

4th of July in Kingsmill

The kids got to see the parade at Kingsmill in Williamsburg this year. Gabe loved the firetrucks and Viv loved her sunglasses and her belly button (she recently discovered this and is now obsessed with it). They also got to hang out with GiGi and B-da and we also got to see our friends Julie & Shaun and their sons Matthew and Luke.

Happy Father's Day!

What a wonderful way to spend a weekend! I got to celebrate Father's day with four of my favorite people (including Baby #3). Mom was finally done working nights so it was great having her back with us. On Saturday, we went to the Children's Museum of Virginia where Gabe and Viv got to ride a triceratops. Then Sunday, the kids took me out to lunch at Brio, where we ate (and wore) pasta. Gabe got to try Coke for the first time- he would not let me pull the glass away! Viv, of course, thought the menu was a book and read it to everyone. It was the best Father's Day I could have asked for!