Labor Day Weekend

Mike and I went to Doug and Julia's over Labor Day weekend. They had a to-do list for Mike and asked us to watch Alyssa and Olivia on Sunday while they went boating on the river with some friends. Of course, Mike and I were delighted. We drove down on Saturday and got there by mid morning since we were anxious to see the girls. Mike and Doug installed some lighting downstairs which took most of the day and I spent the day with Julia enjoying the girls. We barbecued that night and then relaxed with some TV watching. The girls continue to amaze us. They are supporting their heads so much more, are spending a little time in the excersaucer, and interacting with us a lot more. It's fun to see how much they can now track us. They will look towards the sound of our voices, especially Doug and Julia's. Both girls are really growing and at the last Dr's appointment weighed around 14 lbs. They are continuous motion, especially moving their legs, and are now able to grab rattlers and move them from one hand to another, and everything tends to go to their mouths. Julia thinks maybe they're teething because they are drooling so much, but no teeth yet!

Mike and I had fun with Alyssa and Olivia on Sunday while Doug and Julia were able to spend some time with friends. We were able to go out on a little walk with them in their stroller but the weekend was so hot it was hard to do much outside. Monday was a short day and Mike and Doug worked around the house but it was one of those times where everything they needed to finish the job they didn't have so we made a list for next time.

Here's some of the photos we took over the weekend of the girls. I'm probably boring you with all my photos but I can't help myself! Enjoy!

Believe it or not, this was not posed! Alyssa on

the left, Olivia on the right.

Holding their heads up, Alyssa left, Olivia right.

Alyssa, all smiles, melts my heart!

And Olivia, all giggles!

Olivia, using her exersaucer.

And Alyssa, concentrating hard.

Mike and Olivia, Sunday evening,

outside of Doug and Julia's.

Great photo of Julia and Alyssa.

Stars with their shades! Alyssa left, Olivia right.

Olivia, always on the move, I couldn't

hardly get a picture that wasn't blurred.

Doug and the girls, in their Spurs outfits, a gift

from Carol and Lisa. Alyssa left, Olivia right.

Alyssa, in her outfit given to her from Carol Chappel.

Oliva in her outfit. How cute!