We LOVE Summer

Even if it isn't 80 degrees every day with sunshine, we are enjoying our summer so far.  More time together, less stress, and fewer obstacles in general!  Dan is still working full time obviously, but there are no crazy Wednesday nights and he is going to be able to take a total of three weeks off here and there through it all! I am getting two extra hours of sleep A NIGHT and it makes such a huge difference.  We play outside almost every day (as long as it's not raining) and I just love all of the quality time we get together. We're also right here when Dan comes home for lunch.  Shall we talk about grilling and healthier food too?  I think that helps every one's mood too AND I have time to work out when the kids nap.  I only get in about 20 minutes, but its enough to get some endorphins going. 

Speaking of naps that is something new for Kieran.  We've started to push him off and dropped his morning nap and now we sleeps anywhere from 1.5 to 2.5 hours for his nap.  It's very nice!  On the other hand Svea has decided to boycott her naps this week so that's been a struggle.  We are crossing our fingers it's a phase...again:)

Hair to the middle of her back and lots of bouncy curls, especially in humidity. She's going to be 6 at her next birthday party.  It's what she tells everyone when they ask her how old she is...matter of fact I might add;) 

 This is a lunch time trend since we are pushing little man to one nap.  Here's a cute video of how it happened the other day too!

 Thumbprint art!  I quick took a picture because three minutes after this she scribbled over top the whole thing.  She LOVES new activities!  Gonna have to break out my Pinterest page full of "kid ideas"!

 Matching babies in diapers:)  Climbing up the walls trying to see....

 The amazing Riker!  He's still with us folks even if the vet said he's ancient for a boxer.  A tumor, cancer, a stroke, and arthritis doesn't stop this crazy guy!  He's happier too these days as he gets 3-4 walks a week and time to roll around outside in the grass and play!

 These two love hanging out by the window whether it's just watching cars go by, talking to people that walk by, or chatting it up with Jaylee and Brody (neighbor kids from next door).  Tonight before bed Svea played with them by riding bike up and down the sidewalk a bajillion times and then running up and down the block another bajillion times.  She then came in the house, ran to the window, and called them back over to talk to her!  They are sweet kids and good to her:)

 She did this all on her own the other day!  "I'm smiling, Mommy", she said!

This isn't the best picture, but what Kieran was up to the other day.  It's Woodstock and I'd push his tummy and he'd play the Peanuts tune and he'd get this goofy grin on his face.  Also, everything is still in his mouth constantly...we can see very clearly which tooth will probably pop through first, but still hasn't quite yet!