Taking flight

It was all fun and games boarding the plane until we sat on the runway for nearly two hours before our two hour flight.

Kira (and mommy) were so happy and greatful that there was an extra seat for this lap-child.  Max was equally happy and great fully for the airplane apple juice being in a can.

We picked up another kiddo on the way who wanted to babysit.   After four hours on the plane, one pee-in-a-cup emergency, and two number twos, we were so happy to see Aunt Arielle and Nolan at baggage claim!

Clearwater beach was amazing!  The sand was like baby powder and the water felt terrfic.  Max and Kira had a blast!!

This one did not want anyone holding her hand

School's out for summer!

(Sort of)

Max went through several versions of this sign before getting the smiley face in the letter 'A' justttttt right.  He went back to add ears after the photo shoot. Today was Max's last day in the 'Clementines' room at school.  Next week, he will start in the 'Apples' for summer camp. 

When Max saw this side-by-side comparison he immediately said, "HEY! Where's that striped shirt! I want it!"  Of course he does.  Today was 90 degrees; the perfect long-sleep thermal shirt weather, just like the first day of school.

Kira is going to have a few more days of school next week when we return from our trip, but after that she is officially on summer break!

Max wore eye black today.  Kira thinks it is just hilarious. 

Baseball twins

Rainy night pajama party!

Kira's pajamas are Max's (NINE MONGHS OLD) hand me downs and the two of them could not be more excited to be twins.

These faces 

Monday demands

Max came barreling in the door after school talking non-stop about his friend, Logan, having his TOE AND FINGER nails painted.  A few minutes later Max and Kira had their first mani-pedi.

It turns out Timmy has his toes paint, too.  High maintenance boys over here.

Max and Timmy deserted their pile of toys just in time for Kira to do some exploring.

Dad's Day!

We celebrated Father's Day and Pa's birthday today!  

Kira loved the cake but only wanted it fed to her off the end of a birthday candle.

Kira eats pretzels at the pool non-stop

Even in the water 

We (mommy under Max's direction) crafted some Lion King play masks that Max found online to replicate the performance he saw.  Look out Broadway, Max is coming!

Post "pushing part"

Kira's first time at the zoo

Max said the baby turtle in there is a baby NINJA TURTLE!

Kira loved all the big animals we saw on the wagon ride.  She really wanted to jump out and feed them some mints she got from Grandma.

Kira tried hard to feed the birds

"Dogie!"

Max was actually a bit nervous on the wagon ride.  He was super excited when he saw Lion King-esque animals from afar, but once we got up close he may have been nervous Scar would appear?

Look who slept until 7:30! Thank you 10pm bedtime!

Saturday hot spots

Our Saturday started off at our go-to spot: Target! We spent he afternoon at the pool and ended the day way past bedtime at the Reston Town Center.

This Target dog is pretty much the Mickey Mouse of Reston, Virginia.

We need to do a better job of getting to the pool after break, not one minute before!  Max, not known for his patience or his go with the flow attitude, was none too happy when the whistle ousted him from the pool before he even dipped a toe in the water.  Luckily he was able to seek solace (and a snack) in his freshly inflated chariot.

Kira would rather stay dry

She was pleased with the option to stay dry and go in the pool.  If only we all had that option!

The Taste of Reston was mostly a taste of really long lines, but Max and Kira loved the music!

A real live dance party!  Their moves were adorable!!

TGIF

It's Friday and t-ball is over! 

Mudhens pool party 

Ouch!

None to happy that the rain washed away their hop scotch trail 

Poor girl fell right on her scab, but it was nothing a few "Minnie" band aids could not fix.  She hardly shed a tear, while her brother was mentally scared and screaming across the street.

"Lion King, Lion King!" said Kira!!!!!!

Pop goes the popper