Summertime

It's hard to believe that the last time I posted was nearly 2 months ago! Where on earth does time go?! Julia is now over 5 months old and we have entered the baby bliss phase. She smiles and laughs all the time. Her schedule is much more regular, though not exactly by the clock yet. She has just learned how to roll from back to front so is now rolling across the floor (and across the crib). She can sit for a few seconds unassisted, and she is growing leaps and bounds every day!

Eric has really enjoyed the summer. Despite having a few limitations (not going to the pool for example), he's been very busy and the summer has flown by. He has been in three camps, talks about the Fourth of July parade nearly every day and is looking forward to starting school in just TWO weeks!

Julia gets dressed up for friend Anna's 1st birthday Smiles even happen during tummy time
Look how big I'm getting
The Fourth of July was a huge day for us. First, Eric and I went to the parade, where he waved his flag the entire time

That afternoon, we went to a cookout
And later that evening, Audrey and her family came over to watch fireworks from our driveway!
Miss little blue eyes

One evening, we met Tim at the Zoo and had a wonderful night
The stingray made a guest appearance just for us We were very lucky to visit with our friends Jeff and Jaime from Chicago, and their two little boys (and girl on the way!)

One day we took a trip to COSI to see the dinosaurs!


Marisa had the pleasure of having 3 of her best friends from college visit for a girls weekend!

Happy girl! This was even after waking up!


I got to take the kids to Charleston for a wonderful and much needed trip to visit with family. Not only did we get to catch up with "cousins" Ashton and Britton...




But we got to introduce Mama Jean to Julia for the first time. It was so special getting to spend time together and having Mama Jean play with the kids!


While in Charleston, we also got to meet Renee's daughter, Olivia (left)

Eric and Ashton got to enjoy the Winnie the Pooh movie together

We love summer! Eric even learned to enjoy corn right off the cob

I love to sit and watch everyone!

Going out to dinner to celebrate Tim passing the CFA level 2!

Look what I found!

At the Irish Festival - Eric got to play one of the Pipe and Drum player's drums!

Grandma and Eric brave the heat to watch the bands

Hey over there, what are you doing?!
Julia started on the other side of the mat...and rolled...

Mmmmm...my toes taste so yummy!

Sitting by herself long enough to snap a photo

Daddy and J exploring nature

Julia's eyes are beginning to rival Eric's