Solomon Family Photo Shoot

Katie had a great idea for Susie's Mother's Day present 2 years past - a family photo shoot. We ended up waiting an extra year to include Claire, and I'm glad we did. :) Jen (Giggles Photography) is so great and she caught some really good pics of the Solomons! 

Ben's haircut

Good bye precious baby boy long hair, hello short hair Benny. For a several days, maybe even weeks, Benny would express sadness whenever we spiked Jack's hair and tell us that he wanted spiky hair too. When I first started spiking Jack's hair, Ben was content with me "pretend spiking" his hair. He no longer pretends with me, though! Darn you mirror! Anyway, when his sadness escalated to standing in the corner "just feeling sad," and telling us he wanted spiky hair like Jack, we decided to cut his hair. That baby boy was so excited, and talked about his hair appointment for a couple of days leading up to it. He was pumped, I was sad. I loved his silky baby fine shaggy hair! However, it was hard not to share his excitement, especially when he ran in to show off his new spikes to me when J brought him home. Ben also bragged about his haircut to strangers and friends the following week. Sweet boy.

Below, the before, during (he was concerned about a little boy crying during his first haircut), and after. He and Jack look so much alike now!! It took me a couple of days to adjust to be able to easily tell them apart again. It was like a twilight zone; I've never had difficulty! Fortunately I think I have it now :) 

Summer Fun #2

More summer fun:

What to do with only 1 fireman's hat and 2 boys? Why, split it, of course!

J&B love lounging with poppy

Silly one leg dance to a particular train song - they drop everything and do this dance when the song plays!

Picnics are so fun!

Water spray bottles - hours of fun!

Brunch after church fun

M-I-C-K-E-Y! Boys weren't nearly as into dressing up as Mickey as I thought they'd be - ha!

rory meyers children's garden water fun

car wash :)

Klyde warren with the girls!

Jack's "oh, mom" face :)

Frisco Aquatic center

Science camp!

First ice cream truck purchase!

Running with Noah at NP :)

Ben's surgery - sweet boy! He & Jack remembered Jack's surgery and talked about being apart and bringing back donuts when they would reunite. Honey & Papa stayed with Jack & Claire!

Jack's "lightening mcqueen face" as he ties the race - it's really accurate!

Baby Claire 5 months

This baby girl wants to do everything so fast! She's already starting to use her bumbo and bouncer, and she loves sitting upright (with help). She's started sleeping on her tummy, which worries me some, but she rolls over so easily I think she's okay. She loves touching faces and will hold my face while she coos and talks to me. I love it! She laughs out loud the loudest for her brothers, and she's very social. She sometimes "talks" while sucking in air, like a squeal, and it's so cute! Her favorite toys are her bumblebee, her lamb or bunny, take-along-tunes, and anything she can put in her mouth!

Some 5 month highlights:

 

 

 

C is for Claire! She smiled when the boys clapped for her.