The rest of the Summer: Olympics, swimming, potty training, and the Zoo

On July 6 we officially got to Atlanta. We were a tired bunch after the traveling and found ourselves in a new location and home. The girls have transitioned very well. When we got here we stayed in an apartment for 6 weeks until we found a house to rent. We had lots of fun and did lots of activities.

We had to get them all souvenirs when we visited BYU. Of course they wanted to all be in the same shirt instead of choosing from the wider selection available. 

We didn't have much of our stuff and decided it was the perfect time to potty train. (If there is such a thing as 'a perfect time'). We had 2 pottys in storage, but decided to break down and get a couple more. I thought for a few days that we'd be okay with just one, but that didn't go so well. They have done a great job and we are almost there.

These next 4 pictures are all of Elena and all happened in the same day. Needless to say, we had a very busy day!

Got into my makeup and tried to use my mascara as lip gloss.

Then she found it again (obviously not put away properly) and tried it on  her eyes.

Then, a few hours later, I was in the bathroom when Abigail and Elena walk in like this. I had no idea what it was and if I should be worried about burns or some other hazardous material. Adriana came running in and said that she found the syrup. Hah, even though I couldn't prove anything it was quite suspicious that she had a big helper who pushed the high chair up to the counter, got in it and unscrewed the lid. This is about 3/4 of a bottle all over her. It was too funny.

Our optimistic Elena. Syrup head to toe, including her backpack.

A good headshot

The only solution, and her sisters didn't want to miss out.

Having fun playing house.

Crazy hair after her nap.

Marietta has a famous KFC with a big chicken outside. They converted the high chairs into a train. Adriana is one of the most creative people I know and has some great pretend games.

The pool is the other place we loved to go. I was nervous to take all 3 girls, but since A&E stayed on the stairs and Adriana became pretty independent it worked out well.

Elena

Abigail

We loved watching the Olympics! After the opening ceremonies Adriana always wanted to see the monsters again, but after seeing a few sports she got caught up in deciding what sport she wanted to do.

We are #1!

 Moving into our new house! We are so excited to have a house with a yard and room to play!

The girls were helping me put the DVDs away.

Outside our house.

After going on a date we found Elena in bed with Adriana. Not quite sure how this worked out.

The week before school started for Adriana we decided to go to the Zoo! It was a great day and the girls can't wait to go back.

Abigail & Elena in new dresses from grandma. They arrived in perfect time.

Adriana also wearing her new outfit from grandma.

Sleepy Panda Bears

We stopped at the petting zoo on the way out and the girls loved brushing and petting the goats.

We don't have many pictures of the unpacking, but the girls have had a blast playing in the boxes as they are emptied. Two wardrobe boxes have been fun houses. They enjoyed a special breakfast inside one morning.