Summer

Just some randomness.

 Another one of Chip's creations in the kitchen.  Gotta love summer eatin.

 We try to get into the sandbox and/or pool every day.  Keeps things interesting for all of us.  Ruby still insists on putting most things in her mouth...even in the sandbox.  Just love her sandy protruding bottom lip here.

 Oma is back!  For another five weeks!  We are so stinkin fortunate.  She gets in the sandbox and the pool with us.  She pretty much does whatever Ruby and Owen want to- silly faces, singing, books, toys, on the floor, in the highchair, in their crib...she does it all!  Love it.

 On to some shots in the pool.  Oma got Ruby this ruby red swim suit that I adore.  

 Owen likes to try and catch the water.

These are a few wildflowers from our yard.

A little photo shoot with dad.  Ruby and Owen are quite familiar with the camera.  They start smiling when they see it pulled out- total hams.

Teeth are in the house!  Ruby got two just before turning 7 months old.  You can see the jagged little suckers coming up in the middle on the bottom.  Owen got the exact same two teeth in about two weeks later.  He does not show them off as much so we are still working on a picture.

Here is our very sophisticated little teether (notice the raised pinky on her left hand while holding her teething ring).

Chip loves to put our hats on the kids and take pictures.  I can't get enough of it.

Wow- these are late.  Here are the paintings Ruby and Owen did for dad for father's day.  Just wanted to make sure we have their first masterpieces recorded.