Uncle Steve's Visit

I think our summer of visitors has ended, with Uncle Steve coming for a visit at the end of July. Calla had a great time with her Uncle Steve and Steve enjoyed meeting his new niece. Things has quited down on the visitor end, but Hannah has been exercising her vocal chords this week. She has decided she is not fond of going to sleep at night and it has been taking Scott and I three hours to get her to fall asleep and then it is on the couch with one of us. Right now (Sunday am) she is sleeping in her bed for the first time since a short stretch from 1-3 am and I am hoping we are moving in the right direction. Calla is getting good at saying "Hannah fussy" or "Hannah stop crying". Scott and I are starting to remember the long nights we had with Calla. I guess that is why people have more kids, we forgot the rough spots and just remember the giggles and smiles.

Hannah enjoying our beautiful backyard.

Daddy, Uncle Steve, and Calla went to toddler time at the local pool. Only kids 6 and under are allowed and parents can take kids down the slide. Calla and daddy had a GREAT time!

SPLASH!!

Quick take the picture before someone moves or cries.

Calla had lots of fun dressing Uncle Steve up, and Steve was a great subject.

We took Calla and Uncle Steve down to the Corvallis water fountain one afternoon and Calla had fun playing in the water. Another family photo was also snapped, Steve is a quick draw.

Steve was able to capture both Shaff girls in a happy moment. Thanks Steve!

Hannah checking out Uncle Steve. Hannah is getting more and more aware, which is fun for everyone.