Back from the Lake

Today we got back from our week at the lake with the boys' Granny and Grandaddy Wolf, Uncle Patrick, Aunt Faith, Uncle Jay, Cousin James, and Cousin Nolan. "Aunt" Frances was also there for a day. We had so much fun! The boys went on their very first boat rides. They loved taking naps on Granny and Aunt Faith while riding in the pontoon. They also went swimming once and tried out the cool life vests their grandparents got for them. Mommy and Daddy had fun riding the speedboat, tubing, and unsuccessfully attempting to water ski. We are very grateful to Granny and Grandad for inviting us along on their vacation!

The boys celebrated their 7-month birthday yesterday (which was also their Grandad Dave's birthday)! They are growing so well. They'll now not only stand up but also take steps and "walk" if you hold their hands! They are really good at eating from a spoon now, too. Their favorite foods are squash, pears, carrots, peaches, prunes (out of necessity!), peas, applesauce, and any of the above mixed with rice or oatmeal. They still don't have any teeth, but we can feel them right beneath the surface of their gums. Joshua and Caleb have also discovered their feet this past month (perhaps they would have earlier, but the weather is finally warm enough for them to go barefoot). They love grabbing their feet and playing with their toes. Both boys also continue to enjoy jumping and bouncing while you hold them, giving whoever holds them a solid workout.