Utah

We went to Utah to stay at Karen and Gregg's house.  The kids were so excited to see their cousins, and Ari and I were so excited for everyone to meet Maya. 

Here is M with Jaren! 

We had so much fun at the pool slide as always. 

Isaac rode down with Jaren and Tahl. 

Karen and Gregg have a membership at a place with this new amazing beach entry pool and lake with  stand up paddle boarding and kayaking. 

Zev and Tahl both loved stand up paddle boarding.  All three guys loved the kayaking, but Isaac had to ride with Ari or I. Here is Z paddle boarding. 

One fun day, Tahl was matching his little cousin Gabriel. 

Gabriel thought we got the swing back out for him.  

Isaac had the best time with his cousins. 

Maya thought it was pretty fun too. 

We took all the kids to the movies. 

Here they are at dinner during bowling. 

We even had a birthday cake for Ava. 

On our last morning we had a double wedding for Tahl and Ellie and Isaac and Liv.  Here Isaac is the ring bearer (with rubber bands) for Tahl's wedding. 

Here they are up front waiting. 

Liv was their flower girl. 

so much spirit... 

They were a little too old and nervous to kiss. 

Now time for another wedding! 

Isaac was a very exited groom! 

Liv wasn't shy either. 

Jaren was the world's best flower girl! 

This wedding was not shy about the kissing. 

Plus more... 

... and more... 

...kissing! So cute. 

Here is Tahl hugging Ellie goodbye. 

Isaac got lots of hugs. 

Ellie wasn't feeling it, but Isaac had to hug her anyway. 

Since we got home, he won't stop talking about how he misses Liv!  I am so happy the kids will get to see all of their cousins again (including NOAH!) in September, October (for Noah's bar mitzvah!), and November. These boys love their cousins more than anything. 

First week of July

The kids and I went to Tyler for the 4th of July.  Poor Ari had to stay in Dallas to work.  

Here is Maya meeting her cousins Keaton and Eden. 

Maya really loved her Aunt Julie too.  

I think this may have only been Tiara's second time ever to hold a baby!

Look at this silly girl sleeping through her diaper change.  She looks like a little doll here. 

She woke up after the diaper change though. 

I tried to get a picture of all the kids ready for the 4th of July to send Ari. This was the best one. 

I think this one was my favorite though.  You can't get a baby to smile all the time. She sure looks festive though.  

Maya had a great time on the fourth of July, and everyone held her, but I was too busy with four kids and the pool to get any pictures! 

Maya was happy to get back to Dallas to see her daddy though. 

On Friday I took Tahl to see the Lion King touring show.  

Here we are before it started. 

Here is Tahl afterward missing one very important thing from his mouth!  

Can't wait for that tooth fairy! 

TWO MONTHS!

Maya turned two months old today! She felt really super about it! 

Her cheeks are getting bigger and her little legs too.  We love chubby babies over here, and this hungry girl is trying to make our dreams come true. 

I love funny baby faces. 

The boys all wanted her to take a break from her pictures to be with them. 

I got two more pictures of her sitting up on the couch after the first set.  I think sitting may work better, but I'm not sure my pink blanket is big enough! 

This sweet girl is already sleeping 8 hours at night.  She is pretty good at tummy time and has a strong neck.  She is almost smiling.  She wants to smile at us, and she is trying.  She loves rocking with her mom, snuggles, milk, and looking at faces. She likes to copy people when they stick our their tongue.  Everyone in our family LOVES her, and we are so happy she's been with us for (almost) two months!