weekend update

We had a fun family weekend.  Friday night we had our inaugural picnic at the beach.  It was a little windy & chilly, but that didn't stop the kids from playing & getting wet. We went back again Sunday night.  It was even more chilly & windy, but that didn't stop Ella from swimming - whose kid is this?

The weather has been amazing here.  We've spent most of the days outside.  Unfortunately, that means baths can no longer be s-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-d to every other day for the big kids.

This stud turned 18 months on Sunday.  He is having full conversations with us, but we don't have a clue what he is saying. His smile lights up the room. He's also started climbing & wandering - HELP!