Pool Party at Ava's

Ava is finally back from Ireland! She had everyone over for a pool party to ring in summer.

A happy little man floating on his own in the pool.

Ayden is cruising in his boat

Abe is floating the day away.

The boys are enjoying themselves, but where is Ava? She had a nice long afternoon nap.

My Gym: Round Two

We went back to My Gym for another class and Liam liked it a little better this time. He hated the slide and wouldn't grab the pull up bar, but he loved the hot dog mat, swing and, of course, the ball pit.

Happy Birthday, Robin!

Liam meets Rookie.

"You don't look a day older. When are you having your "I'm a doctor party"?

Walking Crew

It was just another day at the lake until we saw all of the new goslings.

The best shot I could get of the walking crew. Avery, Ava, Abe, Ayden, Nicholas and Liam.

"Dude, you gotta hydrate. It's hot out"

Visitors and celebration.

Lots of friends came to meet Liam and to celebrate Lisa and Al's wedding anniversary.

Grady and I take a moment in the back during Liam's nap.

Professional grandparents..what are they watching?

Liam, of course.

Twenty three years: congrats Lisa and Al!

Liam was very interested in this statue on the front of Barb and Brian's deck. Maybe he was hungry?

Thank you, Barb and Brian, for a great weekend!

Someone was very excited to see Liam!

Poor little guy was stuck playing on the deck with this horrible view.

Life is good.

Daddy showing Liam how to snack.

Take me to the River!

Our first weekend at the river with Liam included his first boat ride. He did great!

Here we are ready to go.

Checking out the captain's chair. It fits nicely.

Liam looking back at the wake and loving his first boat ride.

THANK YOU

Thanks for taking care of us. We had a great time and we are sorry that we got you sick ; (

Momma Leslie

The whole purpose of the trip was to see our friend Leslie. She is expecting a little bundle at the end of July. She looks fantastic and is still wearing heels!

Kerry tries to explain to Liam that we will be going out without him.

He decides it's ok but he has to tell Leslie a few things before we go.

"I have been talking to peanut and.."

Liam breaks the news to Leslie that peanut is already as big as Liam!

Dalton Fishing Derby

By Sunday, we were feeling a little better. We made it downtown for the annual fishing derby at the park, the old elementary school. There was music, food, bait and prizes for all of the kids participating.

Mom was handing out bait! Who is this woman?

Dad watches from the creek side waiting to take a good picture.

Aidan catches a good one

Katie,the ham, poses with dad

and Emily, her oldest.

Liam kept very busy sampling the grass. Although he wasn't old enough to fish this year, he was old enough to win a prize and he did!

Grandma and Grandpa Hart's: the sick house

Off we went to PA to visit family and to see our friend Leslie for a little pre-baby celebration. Little did we know that we would come down with a stomach bug on our very first night.

So, Grandma and Grandpa became parents again! We were very lucky to be there while we weren't feeling well.

Lima's cousin, Aidan, kept him occupied with toys and games.

Liam had LOTS of Pedialyte...in freezer pops

And in bottles. I swear it's not Kool Aid.

babies everywhere

Avery had everybody over for a big play date. Abe and Liam check out the gears because, clearly, they need to be fixed. Maddie watches them off in the background thinking how silly they are to take a toy so seriously.

Chloe let's Liam down. She has too many men in her life.

Aidan watches with perfect posture.

Liam managed to get Chloe's shoe as a keepsake.

Chloe's mom consoles poor little Liam, heart broken.

My Gym

Liam went to My Gym for the first time for a Tiny Tykes class. He really wasn't too sure about the whole experience. Video is coming soon.

Happy with my friends in the turtle full of balls.

"Who are you? We are playing in here."