The Griesbaum Family: Spring, or Summer? Is in the air!

As in true Illinois fashion, it seems like some days we have skipped Spring all together and been thrown straight into summer with 80+ degree days. However, this year, I don't mind a bit! I've been waiting for weather that requires minimal clothing and for Alli to wear all her cute summer clothes and show off her beautiful chubs. The breeze keeps us relatively cool out here in the country.

The garden is almost completely planted. After a very muddy day Thursday I was able to get in most of my squashes. Gavyn had fun finding night crawlers in the mud!

Gavyn's speech is becoming more and more clear every day. I love being able to actually understand the words he is saying. He is certainly an outdoorsman - chosing to be outside at every waking moment. He loves the chickens. He is also getting to be a little more social. He talks about some of his friends and asks to see them now. He asks so many questions and I love answering them. He is also becoming Mr. Independent He wants to do EVERYTHING himself. He steps away and says "No, Mama" whenever I try to buckle him in his car seat, open a door, or get his shoes on. I'm so happy he wants to do these things by himself. He is also a BIG helper with Alli! He can push her in the stroller, make her laugh when she is sad, and washes her feet in the bathtub. He listens so well. I am one lucky Mama!

Allisyn is 5 months old now. Holy Cow - almost half a year already!!! I absolutely love this stage. She is happy, fat, and pretty darn easy. She just started rolling from stomach to back, but is pretty immobile. She likes to be toted around in her carrier on my back while Gavyn and I take care of all our outdoor chores. She is such a trooper putting up with following Gavyn's schedule. She absolutely loves being sung to and talked to - and being tickled!! Like her brother, being outside makes life significantly better. That and Gavyn - Gavyn is her favorite. I love to see the two of them interact!