Girls

As soon as I put Sophie down on a blanket for some playtime or tummy time, Lucy will join.  I've also caught her trying to sit in Sophie's bouncy seat, so I think there is some attempt at getting attention going on here.  Regardless, it makes for great photo opportunities to get them in the same frame.

Tummy time is great for showing off ruffles on the bottom :)

Morton Arboretum

It was hot, but this weekend we took the girls to the Morton Arboretum.  It was the first time I'd been  there, but it was a great place for kids.  They had a whole children's garden complete with pond and stream to search for tadpoles.  Mommy even got in with Lucy in her barefeet to search for tadpoles.  It was...interesting.  Sophie relaxed in the shade, and we ended the visit with a push-up pop for Lucy.  (Man I love those things!)

Lucy vs. Sophie

I am slowly learning the differences between both girls, and yes they do look different, but it's kind of fun to see the similarities too.  

The newborn shots:  

Sophie on the left, Lucy on the right

The same outfit shots:  

Lucy on the left, Sophie on the right

The similar pose shot:  

Sophie on the left (approx 5 weeks), Lucy on the right (approx 6 weeks)

Reading

Elmo Says...

Lucy is starting to "read" books and it is so cute.  This one was fairly simple, where each page starts "Elmo Says...swing the bat" or "Elmo says...touch your nose".  I love listening to her.

In trying to get creative on my maternity leave, I've starting introducing Lucy to some other forms of entertainment.  Today we built a fort.

Sprinkler Time

Lolo and Lola have been helping out tremendously while I'm home alone with a toddler and a new baby by watching Lucy a couple days here and there.  And since they have a nice backyard, Lucy has been having fun with water...her favorite.  She started taking to drinking from the sprinkler!

Go Henry!

Lucky number 7!

Cousin Henry had his first official tee ball game of the season and he did fantastic! He looked so cute in his uniform too. He had quite the cheering section, with both sets of grandparents there, and little Lucy cheering on the sidelines.

A Wedding

Mommy and Daddy had a date!  (When Sophie was only 4 weeks old!  I still can't believe it.)  We pulled it off, with some hiccups, but thanks to some awesome babysitters and a hotel room reserved, we were able to attend our friend's beautiful wedding.  The cake was adorable (note the beagle and yorkie cake topper) and the bride and groom were so sweet.  I love how they love each other...so genuine.  It was a touching wedding.

And Daddy had fun with his co-workers.  The groom is in the middle.

Meanwhile, Nana and Papa enjoyed time with the girls.  They both loved the pool.  I think Sophie loved it because it was nice and warm in there, and Lucy (who has no fear) loved the water.