As our garden started to take off, we discovered that we were going to be able to harvest more than just produce this summer, we were going to be able to raise butterflies! These very hungry catapillars were found munching away on our dill. Turns out, they become black swallowtail butterflies!
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| Our black swallowtail chrysalis, once again named Pompom |
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| Pompom, you
are a beautiful butterfly! Hudson asked all day long if we could let him
go, but Mommy was able to get him to wait until Daddy got home. |
We soon realized that Hudson was ready to hit the potty training hardcore to get ready for school this fall. Here he is focusing on pooping with the help of Lightning McQueen.
What is better than a nice summer night date with your best girl? Dinner at the Garafalos is always fun
We have also been enjoying summer nights at the pool. Mommy or Daddy get in with Hudson and the other person gets to hang out with this cutie
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| Our morning routine is a little different these days as Mommy is still at home with Harrison. Daddy takes Hudson to school in the mornings, but Harrison and Mommy like to help too. Here, Harrison is carefully supervising Hudson's sunscreen application. |
For the 4th of July, we all headed up to Auburn to celebrate. Papa promised Hudson that he could drive the boat.
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| Finn is patiently waiting his turn to drive |
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| Caitlin and Chris taking the boys for a paddleboat ride on the lake. |
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| Even Harrison got to enjoy the fireworks on the lake. |
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| Happy 4th of July! |
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| The big boys were such good sharers! |
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| Pretty girl! |
Group shot! The boys look so cute in their matching outfits. Thanks, Grammy!
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| Grammy on nap duty |
After the 4th's festivities were over, it was time to get ready for Harrison's Baptism.
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| First step, a quick dip in the tub, or sink . . . |
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| Here he is napping in his "nest" after a very fun day on the boat and eating lunch at Green Shutters |
Hudson
takes Mommy and Daddy for a waverunner ride. He was a little hesitant
at first, but quickly got the hang of it and soon had us going fast!
Honey Grandma wasn't able to make it to the house for the Baptism, so we brought the guest of honor to her
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| Love at first sight, she didn't miss a beat when given the chance to hold a brand new baby! |
Holmes family parade into Mercy
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| Oh thank God, we made it inside all in once piece! |
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| Everyone took a turn on Honey Grandma's lap! |
Just hanging out with our backho at Grammy and Papa's
Back at the lake, the girls enjoyed being able to swim and chase rocks
(yes, you read that correctly . . .)
Did I mention that we were really serious about potty training?
Once we got home, we couldn't believe how much our garden had grown. Hudson was so excited to harvest our first tomato!
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| He couldn't even wait to get out of the garden bed before taking a bite! |
In other news, Mr. Harrison is getting stronger by the day. Not pictured is his first tummy to back roll!
More pictures of our garden
This summer, Hudson discovered pirates! This discovery was first fueled by Peter Pan, then Jake and the Neverland Pirates, and finally with Pirate week at school!
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| ARGH! |
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| Not sure what this was from . . . |
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