Splash Park

We met up w/ my friends Beth and Sarah and their kiddos at the local splash park. It was hotter than heck so we did not last long. We chowed down at Mad Pizza afterwards. It was lovely seeing my friends. I don't see them as often as I'd like. I wished, however, that I could talk to them for more than 5 minutes w/out having to yell over, feed, clean, etc... my kids. Oh well, good times nonetheless.

Sophia was cracking us up!

I'm not sure why I don't have a pictures of Kate or Luke. Kate didn't want to get wet and Luke was busy harassing the older kids.

Out Back

We're having a heat wave and I'm ready for it to end. It's been oppressive! To break up the monotony of being cooped up inside, we decided to venture out back w/ a couple of pools to cool us off. This was Abby's first time in her kiddie pool. She enjoyed it, but once she figured out she could crawl out of it she was not going back in. She was more interested in joining her big brother in his pool.

Thanks to Uncle Steve for the pool!

Showing off his floating skills

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I am not biased. She is just stinkin' cute!

Fake Believe

I recorded this video a few weeks back and forgot to post it. He's singing his version of Fake Believe from They Might Be Giants.

It's a keeper. The ending cracks me up every single time I watch it.

Rub A Dub

Okay, she's a bit big for her tub. But it's a lot easier to contain my crazy little girl this way. I can't get over sometimes how she can look different in every shot. Love her!

We'll Miss You!!

My bestest friend Heidi left today for Nashville. :( I've been pretty sad leading up to her departure. She and her little girls have been a constant presence in our lives the last few years. Park dates, craft dates, lunch dates, drink dates, etc...

But she reminded me it's not goodbye, just see you later. And she's right. I'm happy for her that she gets to be closer to her family.

We had one last lunch/playdate with them yesterday. We were both emotional, especially saying goodbye to each other's kids. Driving away, I said to Nick it would be the last time we would see them at that house. Nick responded sadly, " it will be the last time I get to play with... that guitar and microphone." Sad indeed.

We will miss you guys like crazy! Hope you get settled in quickly and come back to visit us often! Love you guys!!

Swim Lessons

Yesterday was Nick's final day of swim lessons for the summer. He took one 2 week session in June. Right at the end he showed so much progress that we decided to let him go for another. The second time around he only went twice a week. Thank goodness, too. It's amazing how a half hour lesson seemingly took all morning to prepare for.

We couldn't be prouder of him! He did amazing really, considering last year he hated just getting his face wet. It probably didn't hurt that he thought his swim instructor, Miss Bethany, was pretty.

Here are some pictures and a video from his last day.

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Cooking up some trouble...

Project Runway

Nick designed a couple of t-shirts yesterday. The water spots are from the iron. He refused to wait until they dried to put on his shirts. Ed Hardy's got nothin' on him.

Visitors

We had some special visitors over the weekend. Scott's parents, his sister, Jill, and her husband, Denis, stopped by for a quick visit. We always appreciate it when they take the time to visit. We know how long the drive is. Thanks for coming to see us!

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This last picture of Haley made me laugh. I was watching Heidi's girls for a few hours. When she made this face, I immediately texted Heidi and asked if she had taught her that. We had a good laugh over this.

"Pool" Party

Nick's MDO teacher, Miss Beth, hosted a "pool" party for all the kids at the end of the summer session. She is a brave woman. There were lots of kids. She had all sorts of pools, blow up slides, sprinklers set up. It was a good thing I spoke w/ my friend Heidi ahead of time. I thought it was a real pool party and was going to wear my duds. So glad I was able to spare everyone!

My friend Erin

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Jason was out of town so Heidi and her girls joined us for dinner.

Life in the Fast Lanes

We bowled the afternoon away this particular Saturday at Fast Lanes. Abby was not too impressed w/ the proceedings as evidenced by her expression below. She did not complain however.