More Summer Pictures!

Ella and Livy swinging when Bamma stayed with them while Mommy and Daddy were in the Ozarks.

Bamma figured out how to get Ella to hold still to do her hair - give her a barbie! 

 Genius Bamma! 

OMG!  Is Ella 2 or 22?  She looks so grown up!

S'MORES anyone???  We had a naughty little addiction to s'mores for a while in our house. 

We had to put the kibosh on that after about a week!

As Bamma would say, Ella you are a "sticky mess"!

Birthday Girls!

August 13th, 2011 - Happy Birthday Girls!

How can it be that our little girls are 8 months and 28 months old today?!?! 

 If only there were a pause button for this precious time. 

We love you Ellie Bean and LuLu!

We stopped to do an impromptu photo shoot on our way home from church Saturday night. Turns out, it ended up only being Livy and Momma, as Daddy was the photographer and Ella had other plans!

Thanks for indulging me Livy, you are my cheesy little ham ball!

More July Pictures!

Livy & Daddy. 

There is nothing more comforting in the world than a snuggle on Daddy's chest. 

I am sure even after many years down the road,

this will still be one of my favorite pictures of Bob and Liv. 

So precious!

Livy's flowers to Momma!

I had to take a picture of the beautiful flowers that my sweet little Olivia sent to me.  They were to celebrate our 7 months of nursing.  Just another reminder of how fast our little girl is growing up with this special time coming to an end.  I will always cherish our bonding Momma and Baby time Livy, I love you! 

And, thank you Bob for all of your support - we love you!

Livy and Papa enjoying some play time on the floor.  Are they discussing the Hawkeyes?

Ella showing off her swim moves for Papa and Bienna.

Cousin Time!  Thanks to the Grier Family blog http://www.carsonrobert.blogspot.com/ where I snagged these pictures of the kiddos - thanks again Megs!

Ella, Brady and Carson trying to stuff themselves into the book box???

Carson, Ella and Brady  - they look like they are up to no good!

Papa and "The Big O" as he has nicknamed her!  So sweet!

Livy and her Nana! 

I wouldn't be surprised if these two planned to have Livy's headband and Nana's shirt match!

Bob with the kiddos taking in an intense game of badminton at Dale and Karen Matzen's house in Indianola.  The Matzen and Swanson families have been great friends since before Megan, Bob and the Matzen kids, Jenny, Kyle and Kara were even born. 

Aww, Uncle Bob!

Sleeping Beauties!

We love our girls awake, and we love them asleep! 

 Livy is a cuddly little sleeper, usually with her booty in the air.  Too cute!

Yes, Ella really did fall asleep with a basket on her head! 

 I don't even try to understand her sleep positions anymore!

Snuggles with Clifford!

Olivia's Baptism!

Olivia Lynn was baptized on Sunday, July 24th 2011 at Lutheran Church of Hope in West Des Moines.

Livy was surrounded by all of her grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and sister Ella for her special day.  Uncle Matt and Aunt Megan were her sponsors.   

I'm going to get baptized! 

Livy did a great job - she didn't cry when she had the water poured over her head or the oil put on. 

Although, she didn't cry, she seems to want to discuss with the Pastor,

just why he messed up her beautiful hair!

Ella giving Livy a kiss on her special day!

Livy with her Uncle Matt, Daddy, Mommy & Aunt Megan! 

We love you girl!

Whoa, my special day has wore me out! 

GOD BLESS YOU OLIVIA!!! 

Photo Shoot! (Livy 6 1/2 months Ella 26 1/2 months)