12 weeks...

Briar is now 12 weeks old. It is going by so fast!! He's a 'bruiser' at 16 lbs 10 oz. He has found the top of his head and is always playing with his hair. I think it's beginning to fall out a bit (which makes me sad). I love his soft black downy fluff. I am wondering what colour it will grow in. I am thinking it will grow in light brown since his eyebrows are quite light. I guess we'll see.
Olivia has been taking photographs like crazy. She's entering the Sooke Fall Fair and has picked out her favourites to put in the contest. She will also be drawing some pictures to enter. She's SO excited!!
We had the kid's pictures taken at Sears the other day to mark Briar's 12 weeks. SO very cute!!!
Anyhow, that's the update for now...

Summer fun...

We've been keeping very busy doing various Summer activities. Yesterday, we walked Whiffin Spit to the lighthouse. It was a beautiful day and we had a picnic at the end of the spit.
Olivia has been running through the sprinkler lately and loving it. She has asked that we have the sprinkler for her next birthday party.
Briar has just been introduced to the world of the Jolly Jumper. He was initially very surprised to be stranding up but warmed up very quickly. His little legs kept walking...It was quite hilarious. He'd lift one leg then the other again and again. A one man marching band.
My mom came out and spent two nights with us. It was great to share these two amazing little kids with her. Olivia loved jumping into bed with Oma for a snuggle in the morning.
The kids and I went to the Sooke Harbour House the other day. They have a birdbath full of bubble juice and some really cool wrought iron bubble wands. We had a great time blowing giant bubbles.
Briar had his first 'playdate' with a another baby the other day. Camille was born on May 3rd and is a real little sweetheart. They held hands breifly while on the playmat but other than that, didn't seem to notice one another.

10 weeks old...

Briar in the Bumbo seat borrowed from our friend, Heather...
Cowgirl Olivia...
A bedtime snuggle...
A bunch of the kids from playgroup at a picnic...

Olivia and Briar are doing really well. Olivia has been playing and learning lots while Briar has been smiling a blue streak.
Olivia told me that Briar was "masticating on your shoulder, Mommy" (chewing) the other day. It always surprises me when she uses these big words and I wonder where she picks them up. She's my sweet little spitfire.
Briar is such a jolly little guy. He loves to be cuddled and held. He giggles and smiles at everyone. He is now 15 lbs 12 oz. I can't believe how fast he's growing.
Other than that, everything is a busy as always and I am always scrambling to keep up....