We're rolling!

Last Thursday, Emerson rolled over twice, for the first time in her life! :) Not bad for three and a half months! Last night, Emerson got stuck on her shoulder while she was rolling and started to get fussy. Webb went right over and rolled her onto her back. He was soooo proud of himself! He is a great big brother and helper! Next, we're going to begin working on sitting up by herself.

Webb also likes to play on the playmat w/ Emerson. We just need to remind him to keep his feet out of Emerson's face!

Webb had his two year checkup last week. He was:

29 1/2 pounds (74th %ile)

34 3/4 inches (60th %ile)

He really enjoyed his new birthday toys. His Megablocks were a huge hit and are taking over the house. He also received an art easel that came w/ magnetic stencils that he likes to put all over the house as well (not just on the magnetic surfaces)!

Aunt Marie brought cousins Grace & Nina to visit. Aunt Marie went shopping at a HUGE consignment sale and racked up on clothes and toys for the girls. It was an overwhelming experience, but definitely worthwhile! She's already making plans for next year's extravaganza~

Here is the coolest stroller on Earth that Oma gave us as a gift for Emerson's arrival. She's the bomb-diggety! Emerson and Webb love going for a walk even more than before!

Webb's 2nd birthday party!

Amy has done it again! Here is Webb's 2nd birthday cake! It was beautiful and yummy as well! Check out her other creations: http://c-a-k-e.net/default.aspx

A green snake spelled out Webb's name!

Webb LOVED his cake!

Webb and Daddy work on blowing out his candle!

Who's a monkey? Daddy & Webb!

Ms. Kathy shows everyone how to drum w/ many drums! We sounded like a heard of elephants!

Oma keeps the beat while Emerson watches!

Miss Isabel was having a lot of fun!

Charlie really enjoyed playing w/ the parachute...heck, Charlie loved it all!

Ms. Roxanne and Nolan had a great time flipping Maddie Monkey in the air!

Emerson was exhausted by the mock trip to the zoo!+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ I have learned that turning two means a lot of new milestones: Webb has now mastered the task of turning doorknobs - no more sleeping in for mommy. He also took his first poop on the big potty yesterday. He passed gas, f--ted (just for you Mrs. Pace), had a bean or whatever you call it, while he was in the bathtub. I asked if he had to poop, he nodded yes and so I stuck him on the toilet. No problem. He even flushed by himself. It's good to know that he is aware of his bodily functions, so maybe we're not too far from being diaper free!

Atlantic Beach Trip, July 2008

We spent last week in Atlantic Beach w/ Will's Dad, Grandpa Bill. Webb had a great time frolicking in the ocean, while Emerson was content to nap on the beach. Here are some of the memories...

Emerson practicing to be a Supreme!

Trying to be incognito after a long night of drinking...Emerson is a little off kilter

Superman Webb pulls the gear back to the condo

It'd been a long day and Webb needed a rest

Want to know what a turtle's butt looks like? Now you know...(the turtles at the aquarium are actually quite fast, unlike their landroving relatives)

The wispy jellyfish...Webb was enthralled

Our own little crab...

Emerson couldn't believe how long the All-Star game was taking to finish!

This is traveling in style!

The annual journey to Fort Macon, which is still unchanged after hundreds of years...(really, just since 1826, but it feels like hundreds of years!)

Typical water department scene: two supervising, one working

Emerson loves wearing her hat when she stays awake long enough!

Bye-bye ocean! We'll see you next year!

3 months or 2 years...depends on who you are

Here are some shots from our 3rd attempt at the 3 month/2 year pictures. Attempt #1, Emerson was the only one photographed as Webb came down w/ pink eye (see previous blog); Attempt #2, Webb was attacked by a hateful mosquito and had an ear three times normal, so that nixed that attempt; The better of Attempt #3 are shown above...below, we tried to get Webb to give Emerson a kiss, but he almost smothered her...so we settled for him "giving" her the pacifier (which he is fond of doing anyway)

Get him off of ME!

Such a good big brother!

Happy 4th of July!!

Happy 4th of July Everyone!

We had a great 4th of July with our friends Kelli, Erik, Carter & Lukas! We played in the pool, the sand, and in the house w/ all of the toys! Dads drank beer and the kids had juice. Will cooked a great dinner, I did nothing but dessert! We topped off the night by going to watch fireworks - what fun! Just as we left the parking lot, the rain came down in big plops. Great timing! Here are some pictures of our fun day!

Here's Webb getting ready for our guests...filling up the pool!

Carter LOVED splashing in the pool. He'd jump up and then fall down - what FUN!

Carter sporting Webb's shades!Webb re-claimed the shades, but added the paci~

Is there something in that hole? I think so, but I'm not sure what...

Ooooh, a face full of water, that's what! Daddy got me!Silly boy!Carter and Webb enjoy another wagon ride from Carter's daddy before dinnerChowing down on some yummy corn on the cob!After dinner, Lukas decided to nibble on some sidewalk chalk...not too shabby tasting

Webb was very cautious around the sparklers - protect me Daddy!

We're not sure if Carter is praying for more sparklers or watermelon...