Ben's Confrence

Me having fun with the girls in the pool.  

It's never easy being home alone for a week with the girls so I decided to tag along with Ben when he went to a conference in WI.  That's right exciting Madison, WI.  It really was fun though.  We spent most of the morning in the pool, and the late afternoon (after naps) out walking along the lake naming the baby ducks.  

Maya putting up with the pool 

Ben joined us at the pool on one of his breaks. 

The girls out by the lake 

Nap time 

out by the capital building 

enjoying chocolate milk

tasting her first solid food: apple sauce 

climbing on some fun rocks

single stroller turned into a double

pizza in bed while watching cartoons

happy to be going for a walk

wow look at all that stuff

sharing a melted bowl of chocolate ice cream 

Morgan and Mommy on the carousel 

Camping and Triathlon

Ben's latest athletic adventure was defeating a Triathlon and he did just that!  We set up camp at the park where the race was to take place which was a real time saver in the morning though a rough night with the girls before hand.  Morgan struggled sleeping, not because she was scared or uncomfortable... no, because she was so excited to be in the same tent as mommy and daddy...  Maya couldn't sleep because Morgan kept her up, and we couldn't sleep because well... we're parents of two girls who wouldn't sleep!  

Morgan hanging out while we set up camp. 

Maya trying to figure out what on earth is going on

Morgan not too sure of these sleeping arrangements

Maya definitely unsure of her sleeping arrangements

As for the race Ben Rocked it!! We found a really great place and were able to see him start both the bike and the run.  It was fun cheering him on.  Morgan was yelling at the top of her lungs (and she is very loud normally) "go daddy!"  He finished 21 in his division.
Our friends Elliot and Amanda were there and ran (swam and biked) the race as well.  Elliot came in 2nd in his age division and Amanda did really well too (never got her status...)
Now Morgan wants to learn how to ride a bike and swim better so that she can race with Daddy, Elliot and Amanda.
 

Ben getting his bike ready 

Ben starting the Bike portion of the race

Ben starting the running portion of the race

Ben, Elliot and Amanda after the race (and Morgan too)

Morgan sneaking in and our of the beer area

Elliot being recognized for coming in 2nd for his age division 

Maya happy while we pack up

Maya's 5 months old.

Her cute little curls are just getting cuter! 

She has almost out grown the swing. 

Although it still makes her happy

it's hard to get a good picture when the subjects wiggle and make silly faces, but I think this one is pretty cute.

I think Morgan got bored with the picture taking

She is a pro at tummy time, although she has learned how to roll over both ways now!  

How big can a smile get?

If you look real closely you can see her two little teeth!

Birthday dinner

As I am turning 29 (no really!!) I decided I needed to celebrate!  Ben helped me set up a nice formal dinner in our back yard!  We borrowed some tables and set up a nice table for 11.  The dinner was just for me and some of my friends.  Ben decided to ask a few of his friends to help serve us! We ordered lou malnatis Deep dish pizza and a pasta dish and salad.  YUM!  I felt so spoiled and special.  It was a lot of fun. I think our neighbors were a little confused though.  One asked if it was some kind of ritual or if the guys lost a bet.  

My Morgan

Lately I have been so very thankful for my Morgan!  She is a strong willed, goofy, smart and out going little girl.  I am learning so much each day.  It's amazing how much they can teach us.  

Morgan blowing bubble's at Wyatt's Birthday party

Putting Cream Cheese on her Bagel by herself 

Trying on Mom's Shoes

Being silly

Showing off her braids

She tried to avoid falling asleep.