Flashback Friday: Fun at Home

Karlie loves hanging out in the Johnny Jump Up and playing with the toys, however, she would prefer spinning over jumping.

Today’s Flashback Friday takes us back to September 2005 when the girls were 7 months old. We spent a lot of time at home when the girls were younger. It was a lot of work to take them out every day and since they were still small they were more likely to pick up germs we tried to keep our errands, doctors appointments, and activities to a minimum at least during the first few months.

We had a lot of fun hanging out at home. They loved to play, laugh, and explore. The weekends and evenings were their favorite times of the week because Daddy was home to play with them. They love their Daddy and always give him a winning smile. He was great pitching in whenever possible with the kids. They were used to having both of us feed, change, and play with them at various times throughout the week sometimes together and other times just one of us.

Brina thinks Mr. Octopus is so funny.

Karlie didn’t see me walk into the room and I startled her. Love the expression on her face.

Brina is thrilled to be riding!

Karlie’s turn to ride now!

Brina loves holding onto your hands and standing up. She can stand for longer periods of time now.

Such a happy Karlie baby

Brina stealing water from Mommy’s cup….looks like she had some help from Daddy

Brina loves going for a ride on Daddy’s shoulders.

Karlie’s hanging out with Daddy

Karlie relaxing, smiling, and playing

Brina is all tuckered out – fast asleep with her feet are on one side of the boppy and her head on the other side

Karlie is clean and ready for bed now

Our girls – Karlie and Brina

There’s a Brina in the toy bucket! She is so proud of herself for “scaring” Mommy. Giggly girl.

Brina ready to try out the swimming pool.

Karlie looking for the toys in the pool.

Karlie – “Wow, Dad these sit ups are hard!”

Mommy reading a book to the girls. Brina is more interested in Daddy who is taking the picture while Karlie is completely engrossed in the book.

It makes my neck hurt just looking at her sleeping in this position. Brina would literally jump until she crash. This does not look like the most comfy position to take a nap in though kiddo.