Summer Time

Hi everyone! We've had a very busy summer (nothing like not having child care to make you realize how precious it is to take a shower alone!).  There have been several trips to the river already.  Tam is big into sleeping at the river, which doesn't sound so exciting by itself, but her energy level when she's not sleeping is epic. Playing in the water, walking around, up and down stairs all day long.  It gives Mama and Dad a workout too!

She has gone on lots of boat rides - kayak and power boat, and they seem to chill her right out.  I think she's gonna be a water woman.  She's also been going to swim lessons at the Y and she can't get enough of the pool.  :)

Carter is really more of a mountain man these days.  He loved the balloon fest, and we went hiking the other day as a treat.  He's not so much into the swimming lessons, though.

Our backyard continues to be the place to be in the mornings and afternoons - the house has been pretty warm recently, and the weather outside has been amazing, so there's been a lot of exploring.  Also with the sprinkler and slip n slide.  :)

A daycare family from Maryland came up to visit us last weekend!  Carson and Carter were best of friends at Mama Linda's, and we became fast friends with the family.  Marni was with us and we all trooped up to the river for a weekend trip.  Carter got his first bug ride!  Carson and Nadia loved it too. We all had a blast.

Finally, Marni and Gram took the kids last Sunday so that Brian and I could have a blessed day to ourselves.  We built shelves.  It was amazing.  But here are some kid vids with the Grans.