Blue Hills Hike

This weekend we enjoyed the fantastic weather by hiking to the top of Great Blue Hill (635 ft), just a stones throw from our house. Two fun facts: 1) it is the highest point within 10 miles of the Atlantic, south of Central Maine ; 2) it is home to the oldest continuous weather recording station in the US. 

If it looks familiar, that is because we have had other blog posts from Blue Hills. 

Ellie did a great job hiking all the way up and most of the way down. She loved pretending to be a "mountain climber". Emmy was tucked into the baby carrier most of the hike. 

At the top of the hill there is an old tower/fort thing you can climb up. Ellie likes to pretend that princesses live there. I like it for the view of Boston and the Bay. 

After a few snacks we made our way down. I knew that the last 15 minutes would be rough when Ellie said "if you see tears coming out of my eyes you know I am ready for a nap". Two minutes later I was carrying her down the rest of the way. 

Here are some pics of Emily today. Really getting good at sitting. 

Return of the Exersaucer!

Emily is 20 weeks old and for some weekend fun we set-up the Exersaucer. Ellie used to love to jump in this thing. Judging by Emily's smile she is going to like it just as much.

Ellie was a great helper this weekend and enjoyed feeding her sister. She also went to a nearby farm (Drumlin Farm) with her friend Bella. There the pretended to milk cows, sit on a tractor, and pull a farm cart. She seems to enjoy the farm life so I am thinking we can ship her back to either Kansas or to Indiana for the real thing!

Minnie's IrIses

It is a miracle! The Iris bulbs that Minnie mailed to us last spring and which I promptly planted have finally bloomed. Of all the things that I planted last year, the Irises were the only thing that took. Somehow they survived the cold winter and spring, I bet they wish they were still in Phoenix.

Testing the Vocal Cords

If Emmie is half as chatty as her sister, I am doomed.

In other news Em. had her 4 month check up last week. Just over 14 pounds (46%) and 26 cm (96%). Doing great.

GJ Visits

Great visit with GJ this past week week. The girls were very excited to pick GJ up from the airport. Ellie even picked some "flowers" for GJ too.

GJ spending quality time with Ellie and Emily!

Ellie enjoying her IHOP dinner with GJ. 

The girls all ready for bed. Ellie did a great job sleeping in her sister's room so that GJ could sleep in her bed.

Four Months = Food!

Emily turned 4 months this week, which means we can start to introduce solids. Hmmm Hmmm Hmmm.

Meanwhile, Ellie tried coffee and did not like it. 

Emily Masters the Roll-Over

Roll Emmie, Roll.