Summer Flashback

Here are some pictures from the summer. It still feels like summer here (we're still in the 90's) but alas the first day of fall is fast approaching.

Here's a picture from C's blessing in July. We had lots of family in town to celebrate with us.

We all went to Seattle on July 23rd and L stayed for the week. The girls went to Build-A-Bear and made some new friends. V finally got her own Hello Kitty (she would steal S's) and S got a pink 'kisses' bear.

Just because she's cute here's a pic of C...

The girls took swimming lessons while we were up in Seattle. S was terrified of the water due to an incident last year. We were visiting some friends in NY and S backed up and fell into their pool. She made amazing progress over just one week and was able to swim with her face in the water when the class ended. Now she bobs under water in the tub during her bath. It's so fabulous that she's not as afraid.

V also enjoyed the swimming class. She was swimming all on her own. By the end of the week she was actually jumping off the diving board. Unfortunately the video footage was erased so all I have left are these pictures. (A sad tale- the video tape ended up in my suitcase coming home and apparently the tape was wiped clean when it went through security).

Every year we try to go kayaking. S and V went with Grandpa. As they were pulling out S said (in her best pirate voice) "Arrr mateys. On to the lilly pads." And away they paddled. They were gone for quite awhile, and had a great time.

One last Mariner's game before we headed home. It was Raul Ibanez bobblehead night. The girls got their fill of popcorn, cotton candy and pizza. Yum!

So glad to be back home. 3 girls in the bed and the little one said....

That's the end. Thanks for watching!