Dancing in the Rain: SWEET SUMMER MUMMERS

Sweet, sweet summer.

Why is it that everything seems sweeter?

Now that Braylin is old enough to soak up the rays,

we spend a lot of time outside.

The best job in the world is entertaining this little darlin'.

(except in restaurants--and you can imagine the worst)

and we do it big but simple.

Everyday is an adventure.

Our activities are of the minute but are the greatest to my heart:

Eating loads of watermelon.

Browsing the local farmer's market for the best fruit around.

Early mornings in bed, watching cartoons over coffee and chocolate milk.

Swingin' on the back porch during the cool mornings.

Evening walks.

Picking a new place for the next picnic.

Pit stop at a new park, because we can.

Botanical garden adventures.

Bray LOVES helping momma water the flowerbeds in the evenings.

And stomping in the puddles.

Blowing bubbles.

Staying in and rolling around on the floor.

Tickle monster is the funnest game.

Picking a new book from her collection and reading it.

Afternoon nappys together after a long day in the sun.

Early afternoon, poolside, before the crowd interrupts our splash session.

Poolside music and fruitsnacks...we can quickly transport ourselves to the beach.

Strawberry milk.

Staying up past bedtime because the night air is simply irresistible.

Listening to her sweet stories, in which we have no idea what she's saying.

Golf with Daddy is one of our ultimate faves.

Cruising the golf cart around the neighborhood.

Evenings outside in nothing but her diaper. Trashy but comfortable. And so dang cute.

Strolls around the town square...

And there are many more "things to do" on our list...

For this is only the beginning of the summer.

LET THE FESTIVITIES BEGIN.

HAPPY 20 MTHS MY MOST PRECIOUS BLESSING.

You are still sleeping with us at night, and will for a while I'm sure.

But it's so sweet how you always have to gently reach over and make sure you can touch me. If I'm not cooperating correctly as you try and fall asleep,

then you will grab my hand and make me tickle your face or fan out your hand so I can tickle your palm. You melt me every time.

You are strong willed and stubborn.

I used to think that my experience in teaching might benefit my parenting skills with you... ha ha ha ha!!!

I may be writing the next "Strong Willed Child" book.

Love and Logic must have never met a kid like you! hee hee hee!

I know you will continue to give us a run for our money,

but you are perfect all in the same.

A blessing beyond belief...

God sure knew what he was doing when he gave us YOU.

This was a TRY at taking Bray to a public restaurant.
Sitting with Jalee because Momma was DONE.
Yes, we resorted to giving her sugar packets.
Nevertheless, I am reminded each time why we NEVER take her.

sugar.sugar.sugar.
SUGAR! SUGAR!

Jared took over Austin duties.
I guess when all the silverware is under the table,
you resort to playing with a knife?? ha ha!
It's okay Jared! You did a great job.