Summer block party...

Our block has an annual summer get-together, which is always a lot of fun. Crazy to see all of the kids getting so big!

Don't you love Gage's little luau shirt? So cute! He's a precious piece of work, I'll tell you what. He's in the two word phase right now, so he says adorable things like, "Wow, Mama" or "Mama, down" or "Hug, Mama" or "Daddy bike." I wish I could get a picture of what he does nearly daily when he's in his crib: He crouches down to give me or Gavin a kiss between the slats of the crib! It just about ruins me every time.

Look how grown up our Gavincito is! Hard to believe that he'll be starting pre-school in the Fall.

All of the toys come out during these block parties, and Gavin has a blast...

while Gage chases after him! They're such a cute pair these days. I see them playing well together more and more, which is encouraging, especially considering that Gavin still loves to steal things from Gage the minute his little brother puts them in his hands. That still drives us both crazy!

We had the street blocked off for this little shindig, which was great for the occasion but a little confusing for our kids who have since struggled to recognize that that was the exception and not the rule. It was fun to watch all of the kids riding/driving/scooting/running up and down the street for hours.