Summertime Fun - August

One of the great things about blogging is that I can get emotions off my chest, acknowledge them, own them, analyze them from outside of my head, and move on. I find this preferable to dwelling. Had I not written that entry last night I'd probably still be stuck in my head. But today I feel good. And I'd like to post the antithesis of Summertime Blues with this, Summertime Fun.

Here are some of the fun things we've done this summer.

Chloe is like her sister. They LOVE books. She was seriously into this one. I don't remember if Solana was actually reading to Chloe or just posing.


See what I mean?


My sweetie pie with the crossed eyes. Mmmmmwah!

Chloe was playing with me from across the room while I was pumping. Not bad pump-time entertainment...



Solana started soccer this month. I love her little shin guards and cleats. I couldn't help but put a flower on her headband.


One of these girls is not like the others... There sure are lots of blondies in Ohio! :-)

We love camping but haven't taken the popup out since last June. This was Chloe's first family hike at a park 5 minutes from our house.

My parents arrived August 10th for a short but wonderful visit. Chloe's checking ou her Grampy.

We love them so much!

Chloe, how am I supposed to feed you with your feet up in the air?

She started making this face while my parents were here and kept doing it over and over. We were cracking up.

Solana started ballet this summer. She choreographs her own routines during So You Think You Can Dance and only watches the TV for new ideas. I figured a dance class would be good for her. She loves it!

She's so into it!

The best dog in the world! Bluebell joined my Mom and me on a hike.

Self portrait.

My parents.

My sister, Leticia, came to visit at the end of June and brought her two kiddos, Mia-5 and Graham-2. They're both adorable. All our pictures from their visit were taken on Leticia's camera, though. I thought Dave had put them on our computer but I couldn't find them. We didn't go out very much but still had a great visit. The girls attended nature camp at the park on Tuesday and Thursday. I bought them these SPF suits. They're only 3 months apart and this was the first of a full week of dressing alike.

Sharing the back seat with Bluebell.