Double the fun...

Andy and I got a taste of what it was like to have two kids on Saturday....we babysat our good friend's daughter, Giada, while they went out of town for the day. So, needless to say, a 10 month old and a 17 month old sure do keep you on your toes! But, we loved every minute.

We were fortunate to have a gorgeous day to be able to get outside and burn off some energy. So, we started the afternoon off at Overlook Park. Muzzy and Grandpop came along to help entertain the kids at the park. Mackenzie and Giada loved going for a walk, swinging on the swings, and going down all of the slides. The fresh air and all of the activity was enough to tire them both out! They both came home and took a 1 1/2 hour nap!!

After nap time we headed out to Panera for dinner. I think we got lots of looks when people saw 4 adults (Muzzy, Grandpop, Andy, and Melissa) and 3 kids (Carter-3 months, Mackenzie-10 months, and Giada-17 months). I think i would've stared too! But, once again, all of the kids were great. They ate well and even behaved themselves!

So glad we could help out good friends and have Giada over to hang out with Mackenzie. We all enjoyed the company! Looking forward to the next time!

I'm an Aqua Shrimp...

Mackenzie has started her 2nd set of swim lessons. But, this time we are taking her to Universal Athletic Club where we have been new members since July 2010. Her lessons started on September 11, 2010 and go through October 16, 2010.

Mackenzie is an Aqua-Shrimp I:
Universal’s "Aqua-Shrimp” program for infants, toddlers, and their parents will introduce the pleasure of swimming together in our pool setting. Because infants and toddlers are not physically ready to master more advanced swimming skills, this program should not be considered a "learn to swim” class, but rather a preparation for future aquatic activities and an entry to our pre-school classes. Parental assistance and swim diapers are required.

She seems to be enjoying herself in the water. Last week she even got dunked! We look forward to our weekly swim class. It's a great opportunity to bond!

I'll be sure to post when she learns the breast stroke and manages to swim from one end of the pool to the other....lol!

She's on the move......

Look out....Mackenzie has discovered crawling! It was a slow start at first on Saturday, September 11th. But, she is making progress each and every day. She is even quite speedy now! She manages to make her way from play area to the "man cave" in the basement with ease.

Next thing you know...she'll be pulling herself up! It appears as if she understands the concept of standing up but doesn't quite have the strength to do it.

Watch out....she's on the move!

Baby Shower for Baby Leidy

Aunt Melissa and Aunt Katie are anxious for the arrival of Baby Leidy....expected to be here on or about October 26, 2010.

We surprised Lindsey with a Baby Shower on August 28th. She was pleasantly surprised as she was expecting a family BBQ. And even more surprised to see her big sister there after knowing that her little niece had just come down with herpangina. We told her The Osika Family weren't going to make the family BBQ. So, she was thrown for a loop.

She was showered with love by her closest friends and family. Baby Leidy sure has many people excited to me him/her.

Can't wait!