The Lazy Days of Summer

The school year is finally over. Thank God. This year went by fast but hit a few rough patches at school with a flurry of activity and we are both ready for a break to rest and recoup.

These first few days of summer have been blissfully simple. We went shopping Friday night and stocked up on pool toys, outdoor games, and outdoor storage. We are ready for a summer of fun! Saturday Mary and her kids came up for a day at the pool and grilling out. Then today I headed to the Mall for shopping and a movie with Amber. Like I said, blissfully simple!

Silly Socks

Yes, she did this all by herself. She loves getting our socks out and putting them on. I hope this is not an indication of her sense of fashion in the years to come, but as soon as those socks are on she is stomping her feet Flash Dance style!

The Mamas and the Papas

A few memories to record from Mother's Day:



We went to Macaroni Grill with my family. Charlotte ate almost her whole meal from the restaurant (we usually bring her dinner but just brought her fruit this time).







We also ate brunch with Bryce's family at South City Kitchen (YUM!).






Charlotte loved pointing out the window at all the dogs, babies, and even "Oh, a lion!" (To her credit, there was a statue of a lion outside!).

New Library

Man this thing is cool. I am ashamed to say that even though I am an avid reader I have not stepped foot in a library since I left college. A new library just opened by our house and waiting on the construction to be done felt like forever. This library is considered Gwinnett's first green library and it is so cool inside. Charlotte went up and down the aisles with her hands out so that the books went slapping by sing-songing "books, books, books". It was so cute. We let her pick out two books and got her a library card. She carried those books out of there like such a big girl!






Back at home, looking cool.

Grow, Hair, Grow!

Curly in the back


Fun in the tub

Look how long now!

Brush, brush, brush your teeth

I'm not sure when it happened, but we officially have a big girl. She can almost reach to wash her hands too. I sure do love this kid.

Last Swim Class

When I think about our first swim class and the progress that was made to our last swim class, it is nothing short of a miracle. I was seriously thinking that this might be one of my worst ideas when I left that first session, and today Charlotte was the example for the class to follow with the instructor and didn't bat an eye. When we walked in she pointed to the pool, eager to get started. Once we were in she was immediately kicking her legs and paddling her hands (and both at the same time too!). She climbed in and out of the pool like a pro, took a spin around the pool on a noodle and a kick board, and gave the instructor a big hug when it was time to go. I am so proud of the strides she made and love seeing her shine!


















I think this is the coolest picture ever! Charlotte doing water "zooms" with the instructor. Look at her smiling under water!