July!

It is really hard for me to believe that it is already July! Where did June go?? Based on the photos that I downloaded tonight, it seems that much of the time was spent with family and friends. Lizzie is such a grown up little girl these days. She is in the full throws of potty training (diaper only at night and doing very well) and we are soon making the move out of the crib. This first picture was taken at a party with friends from book club - what a lot of fun! There were a lot of things for the kids to do (slide, trampoline, kiddy pool, chickens, etc) which was great because it seems our book club has a lot of kids between us, all under 5 years old. I like this first picture especially well because you get a close up of Ryan's bead work in her hair. This was the first attempt and pretty good, I think.
Last weekend we went to visit Mimi and Timber for a belated fathers day with Timber. Here he is below clearing stumps to make more lawn and garden space.

Mimi brought out the big balloon maker - I think Ryan and Lizzie enjoyed this pretty equally - it was a lot of fun to watch too!

Lizzie also got into the pool for a bit. It wasn't an overly hot day, but hot enough for Lizzie to swim!

We are hoping to have a relaxed weekend ahead - hopefully lots of gardening, swimming and playing to be done.