The last of our summer...

 Elle is one month and it is crazy that a month has already gone by! We have been so busy with many visitors and we have loved every minute spending time with everyone. Elle grew out of her newborn clothes just after being 5 weeks old! She is now sporting all of her cute 0-3 month clothes. She is also now staying awake for more time during the day. She will eat and then be awake for about 30 minutes before dozing off again. Her neck is getting so much stronger and she will now prop herself off your shoulder to be able to look around.

 Spending a day with Thomas the Train, Bob the Builder, and Sir Topham Hat at Huckleberry Railroad! Grandpa and Grandma Cooley took Lukey on a fun trip to the park to meet his very favorite characters while Ben and I were able to just have a day with Ellie.

 Lukey even got to RIDE Thomas the Train!

 Luke loves watching and reading Bob the Builder shows and books...they are his absolute favorite. He will go around the house saying, "Mom, I'm Bob," and then he'll come to me a few minutes later and say, "Mom, I'm Luke again."Bob was there in full costume but it was just a tad too much for Luke and he just wanted to watch him from afar. He told his Grandpa, "You go shake his hand Papa," and of course Grandpa did. :) Later when I asked him why he didn't shake Bob's hand he told me, " Lukey bigger. I want teeny Bob." Translation: When Luke is bigger he'll shake his hand. Right now he wants a tiny Bob.

Below Luke is meeting all of Bob's trucks! 

Two of our favorite families came for a visit! The Heinig family came over the next afternoon! Luke had so much fun playing with his gal pal, Ali!

 And the Brang family came for a visit too! Luke loved playing with his buddy Carson...here they are showing off their cake eating skill.

Elle and I were able to go to East Lansing for the 1st State football game! No, we didn't go to the game but instead ate yummy pizza at the Pizza House. Bing and I had some ummm "bonding" in the van and it was great to see Kate and Kristin! Ellie loves her banchie aunties!!!

 Lukey and Carson hanging with their cute sissies. I love Carson's sweet face in this picture!!!

 Precious...even though Ellie's face is all red probably from Luke holding her too tight. The beginnings of "brotherly love" towards his baby sister.

I LOVE this picture! Luke absolutely LOVES mowing the lawn with his Dad. He will mow and "work on the yard" the entire time Ben is out there. He even has his "work hat" like his Dad. This also cracks me up because he always sees Ben fixing the mower so now Luke pretends to fix his mower too before he can go out!

We were also able to spend some time with Grandpa and Grandma Uitti. Look at all of the love in this picture!!! Ellie loved snuggling with Grandma and sleeping on Grandpa and Luke loved playing downstairs with Grandma in the tent. :)