The Helmer Baby: July 2008

More, please!

How can you resist a sweet child asking for more, especially when they use sign language (more sign) and manners. I just melt every time Calem asks for something with such manners. Needless to say, I pushed them around for a good 5 minutes!

Go go go!

Going for a ride at Mommy's expense !!!

The boys could not get enough of me pushing them around in this little car. We topped speeds of at least 3 miles/hour!

Family Shrimp Boil

Nana Kathy sure knows how to throw a good party, especially when there is food involved!! She brought over her boiling gear and we chowed down on some yummy cajun-style shrimp, corn and potatoes. Mom and Dad, we have to do a boil when you guys come down!!!

Aunt Jess has the touch!

Aunt Jess has the touch when it comes to making the babies laugh! Wyatt was cheesing it for her at the shrimp boil this Saturday!

Hehe! My little boys are such a joy!

My saving grace!

Ok, I am one of those moms who doesn't like to put my children in front of the TV, but if it will buy me a couple of guilt-free minutes to pick up, check mail, blog, or just go to the bathroom...I am all for it. Baby Einstein makes me feel somewhat better since it is educational. You should hear how Calem is now narrating each little video! Guess who loves them too? Yep, my little Wyatt. This is his first viewing. We are watching Baby Macdonald in preparation for our Farm themed "Potty Party" on Friday. Can't wait to post pictures from that!

Sooooo tired!

Wyatt is doing much better in his car seat. Now that we have his sweet little body functions in better working order, he is somewhat enjoying riding around. He really doesn't have a choice :)

Oooooh Wyatt, look at those cheeks!

Sweet cheeks, huh?

Josh and Calem chummin' around!

Josh and Calem shared space in this vehicle the whole day. They eventually learned that it was fun to push each other. Calem enjoyed it so much. He would ask Josh to push him over and over and over again. Josh complied some of the time, but Calem usually ended up pushing Josh around.

Independent swimmer!!!

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This is a huge accomplishment for Calem. At the beginning of the summer, Calem preferred to enjoy swimming from the sidelines. Now, he enjoys being able to do it all by himself!

Going on a road trip!

My VBS shoes

Calem ganked these shoes from our assortment of "Outrigger Island" decorations at VBS. He just has to wear them wherever we go. I have got to buy him some flip flops that are his own size. We had a lady following us around the grocery store laughing at how sweet he looked klunking around in those size 10 flip flops!