Last weekend we celebrated Lexi's fourth birthday with a pool party on Grandma and Grandpa's new deck. We all had fun swimming and celebrating with pizza, watermelon and cake. 
Helena also happened to be teething. As you can see, she found a refreshing solution for her sore gums and her belly.
Auntie Jill takes Helena for a ride in the pool.
Even though Aaron and Helena are on a pretty consistent schedule, sometimes even sleep can overcome them at the strangest times. Previous to my taking this photo, Aaron had been sitting on the floor with one of his toys. As I came back around the corner, this is what I saw! Precious!
Aaron and Helena went to the doctor for their fifteen month visit (it was a bit late). Aaron now weighs 27 lbs and is 33 inches tall. Helena now weighs 23 lbs. and is 32 inches tall. They have hit all of the appropriate milestones and then some! They are both into climbing on everything now. They are curious about how they fit into the world around them, as you can tell by the photo above. Aaron loves to try and sit or climb into all sorts of spaces. He gets very frustrated when he is too small. Helena enjoys trying on Mommy and Daddy's shoes and is very content to help out with some of the chores at home too!
Helena enjoys reading her family picture book
Helena's intense look
Aaron and Daddy relaxing by Grandma and Grandpa's pool
Aaron's favorite thing to do with this raft is stand on it, but it is hard to get a photo because Mommy and Daddy both need to hold the raft and Aaron. Here it is a bit easier to keep him safe and take his photo.
Aaron and Helena are sixteen months old now! They are starting to say several words now and are able to communicate very well. They understand many more words than they can say and they are very proud of all that they can do. New favorite activities include reading books with Mommy and Daddy, playing with their Little People farm, playing in the tupperware cabinet and climbing the stairs. They are completely on the go and we love every minute with them!
Taking a break
Aaron visits with Farmor
Playing at the sprinkler park
Helena collects rocks
