That's One Big Booty

Syracuse has been experiencing record highs and it's not even summer yet. It has been very muggy, too, with humidity nearing 100%. We haven't had a good rain in almost a month despite the fact that scattered T-storms have been in the forecast every day for the past two and a half weeks. To top it all off, we have decided to carry on the family tradition; we're not getting air conditioning until the kids move out.

Thanks to the purchase of our new Mosquito Magnet Defender, we can actually use our back yard now without dousing ourselves in a gallon of deet. Hannah is eagerly awaiting a kiddie-pool, but until we get one, the roasting pans will have to do. She loved playing in the water and was in there long enough for her size 3 Cruisers to fill to capacity, expanding to about an inch and a half thick.

Unfortunately, she will probably also carry on the family tradition and her booty will stick out an inch an a half on its own. Sorry, Hannah, its in your genes (pun intended).

Water Baby

Hannah seems to be at home in the water, but only when it is contained (ie. not spraying out of a sprinkler). Yesterday, she and the girls went to Thunder Island for a little afternoon fun. Hannah couldn't get enough of the pool or the baby water slides.

Today, however, when we turned on the sprinkler and it sprayed into her chest, she started bawling and didn't want anything to do with the water. We tried standing farther away, turning it down to a slow, steady stream and even using the regular nozzle to put a fine mist in the air. She wanted nothing to do with it.

In any case, she loves to be outside. A quick comparison of the color of her belly vs. the color of her legs (she wore a one-piece at the water park) shows that she got a little tan, despite the SPF 50 she was wearing. It doesn't surprise me that the sun got through the SPF 50; what surprises me is that she got a tan instead of burning. I think this is the first time I've seen a red head that isn't either pastey white or sun burnt pink.

Well if the last month of spring is any indication of how the summer will be, we're in for a wicked hot summer in Syracuse. You may see this outfit on here again.

Big Back Yard

Well we finally let Hannah out of her room. She's been sitting on the floor in her room this whole time, so there was really no reason to put more of the same picture on the blog.

Our back yard is pretty big to us, but must be even bigger to her. The 3 inch bumps and holes aren't quite big enough for an adult to twist an ankle, but they're definately big enough to cause balance issues in someone who only learned to walk a few months ago.

She seems to have mastered it, though, and loves exploring outside. She is already outgrowing her swing and her slide. The one she plays on at school probably shouldn't be ridden by anyone shorter than Jeeters, who guards the Jack Rabbit at Kennywood, but that doesn't stop our little thrill seeker.

With Hannah out of her room more, perhaps we will start posting pictures her more often again... no promises, though.

Her Own Room

Well, we moved into our new house last week and Hannah now has her own bedroom... with a door! We are no longer slaves in our own home after Hannah's bedtime - forced to hide in our bedroom so the TV doesn't keep her awake.

She has not only laid claim to her bedroom and the playroom (as per our agreement); but has also marked off territory in the living room and family room. She even has toys in the back yard.

If you think all of these toys keep her attention you are very wrong. Most of the time she would rather play with the nicknacks and furniture around the house. She loves to unfold clothes, disorganize drawers and cause distruction and disorder whereever possible. So many rooms - so few hours in the day.