let the summer fun begin...

Wahoo...it's sweet summertime!! We are all excited about swimming in the pools this summer. We love swimming at Oma's house and at Uncle Todd & Aunt Helen's house. And, Brecken is old enough to join us in the fun, too! Check out our summer fun already! :)

Brecken is all ready...thanks to Great Uncle Nick & Great Aunt Margie for my cute swim attire!

Could he be any cuter?? :)

While Brady & I are swimming, Mommy takes Brecken in for a dip...he loved it! (He's "talking" in this picture!)

Loving the water!

Brady grabs his goggles and he is ready for some serious swimming!!

Climbing the wall...

...using all his strength! :)

And, he's ready to jump in!!

Yay, Brady!

I sure love sliding down the slide with my friends!

Wheeeee!

While Mommy is taking pictures, Miss Brittany (our wonderful, amazing babysitter...and dear friend of Daddy & Mommy!!) is swimming with Brecken...

...and he's still loving the water!!

Big smiles for pool fun!

Brady with our buddy, Jake!

And, Brecken...well, he's still content and having fun!!

Mommy's attempt for a quick picture of all 3 of us...

And, all that swimming knocked Brecken right out...he was asleep before Mommy got him out of the pool!!

So, while he napped, Mommy went down the big slide with us...and soon, Brady was doing it all by himself!! Wahoo!!

He loves it, too!

Our cousin, McKinly, also came for swimming fun...

Silly faces by 2 silly boys!! I was too busy swimming to take pictures!!

We are looking forward to lots of summer fun!!

look who's 4 months old...

Look at sweet Brecken...already 4 months old. Such a sweet baby boy...our wonderful little brother. We just love him!

Some precious pics of our 4 month old baby brother!

Yes, his jammies say "3" on them...and as I (Averie) said..."Wow, he's our 3rd child, too!"

Brecken had a busy day turning 4 months old...floor gym, eating, playing, etc. He's grabbing for toys now, and it's so fun!! What a great age!!

And, rolling to his belly for the night helps him sleep even better. Good night, our precious 4 month old!! We all love you!!

Brecken's stats at 4 months old:

• Weight: 19 pounds, 6 1/2 ounces (97th percentile...and he weighs more than Brady did at this age)
• Height: 26 1/2 inches (85th percentile)
• He takes 5 8 oz. bottles a day...about every 4 hours.
• Brecken takes 2 short (30 min-1 hour) naps and 1 long one (2-2 1/2 hours) naps during the day.
• He goes to bed around 10-10:30, and he is awake around 7:30-8:00.
• Our gift from God...our sweet blessing!

graduation...TK style

So, I graduated from TK (transitional kindergarten) at the end of May. I was so excited, and Daddy & Mommy were so proud of me. Here I am singing a song!

And, the pledge to the flags...

...and more singing!

Hugging my teacher Mrs. Mary as I "graduate"...

and, hugging Ms. Melody (our preschool director) as I "graduate."

Me...the proud graduate...TK Class of 2011!

Our celebration cake!

Brady & cousin, McKinly, enjoyed the snacks...they also enjoying the singing during my graduation. Brady was singing right along with some of the songs!

Our Family...Daddy, Mommy, Me, Brady (2), & Brecken (4 months)

Us with our wonderful babysitter, Miss Brittany!

Aunt Brittany, McKinly, & Easton also came to celebrate with me!

Poppy & Nana with me...

...and Oma & me!

I am going to miss my preschool, especially Mrs. Melody!

Daddy & Brecken enjoying the festivities!!

I even got a few gifts...

...a necklace with a heart on it from Daddy, Mommy, Brady, & Brecken...

...and...

...a Barbie doll from Uncle Blair, Aunt Brittany, McKinly, & Easton...

...and a flower from Poppy & Nana!

Sure was a fun morning...now, I am officially ready for kindergarten in the fall. Too bad Mommy is not quite ready! :)