Mama McCool and her kiddos

Lots to share!!!! We have had a busy month - from me returning to work part time, to getting the house organized, to having fun, and celebrating another birthday!

On a sad note - we want to say farewell to my in-laws dog - Lilly. She lived a long & good life.

Some recent pics of the kids. Brennan loving on his sister a bit too much for her liking....

Campbell is growing up so much. She smiles and giggles all the time. We spend much of our day "talking" to each other and I can tell she will be sitting up soon. She enjoys trying to sit, but often slumps over quickly. Often she is straining to sit up in her carseat or bouncy as well! Sleep is still going well with Campbell. I think we are going to get her nighttime routine started soon and get her down when Brennan goes down. She sleeps in our room - right now she is napping in the Moses basket which is in the Co-sleeper (it provides a cozier environment for her and she actually sleeps in it!), but at night she is right next to me. Her night time sleep periods are extending longer and longer. In fact, usually Brennan gets up 1-2 hours before Campbell ever stirs. Oh the difference in two children raised by the same parents.

A couple of weeks ago my dad and step mom came up to babysit while I went to work, but they also wanted a "honey-do" list. So we got some projects done. Here is a picture of my dad and I after we hung a new door on our screened in porch. We are NOT very handy, so we were VERY proud of ourselves!

Brennan's new kitchen (Thanks Belle and Mike!) arrived that weekend as well, so I patiently put it together. Not sure what he is making for us, but it looks good!

Campbell in the bumpo practicing her sitting skills!

Here is a picture of the organized garage - THANKS DAD! You should have seen it before - none of the toys or strollers were in there and you couldn't even walk in there, but he helped me get rid of things and got it organized for me!

So where did all those toys come from? the back porch of course! Which now is a place to sit and enjoy without getting bit by bugs (since there is a new door on it!). Thanks to Debbie for helping to clean it, organize it, and decorate it with a new rug and chair!