Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Feelin' Hot Hot Hot

We can't believe the month of July is almost over! Where has the summer gone?! It has been a wonderfully busy month, so here are some of the highlights of what our family has been up to.

After a...well...disasterous start to group swimming lessons, Eric started private swim lessons this month. They have been wonderful to say the least. He loves his instructor, Miss Joy, and is already swimming by himself with the assistance of a float. He's going to be a fish in no time!

Here, you can see his progression getting farther away from the instructor. I don't have a picture yet, but today Eric is swimming with only his "backpack" that you see on him.


One of the biggest events of the summer was the Fourth of July parade! Eric and parades...


We also had friends over for the Fourth of July since the Dublin celebration was across the street from us. We could hear Kenny Loggins perfectly and saw the fireworks from our driveway!


We got to go to the zoo one day, and Daddy finally got to ride the train with Eric!
One of the highlights of the month was that our playgroup got to visit a horse farm. Eric got to brush, feed and ride a pony as well as pet and feed many other horses. It was a day to remember! He loved every minute and had no reservations about getting on the horse. That's my boy!! :)


These girls are driving me crazy! ha ha We have spent a lot of time at the pool, and this particular night we ordered pizza and swam during the evening which was extremely nice!
We are ending the month by congratulating Tim on his success with the first level of the CFA exam. With only 42% passing, we are VERY proud of how hard he worked. 1 down, now 2 to go! Cheers!

The Greenbrier!

In June we were lucky enough to be able to travel with my family to the Greenbrier. We were celebrating my dad's "half retirement" and my cousin's husband, Brian's, promotion to partner. What a wonderful time! I have such fond memories of the Greenbrier that it was wonderful to share some of them with Eric. We also had a great time being with Cicily and her boys! It was a wonderful way for Tim to relax after his exam and a great way to kick off the summer.

Britton gets to try on his mouse ears from Eric's birthday

Before dinner with Daddy

Eric and Ashton playing around after dinner

One of our meals on the front porch of our cottage. Now THIS is service!


Ashton and Eric in front of the springhouse
Swinging at the playground

Weeeeeee!
Hey, this house is just about our size!
Happy Birthday to Marisa! What a perfect dinner at Prime 44 West (thanks Heather!)!

Professional Photos

Courtesy of Kiddie Kandids and Tammy Dean

Watch us grow!
We're just too proud not to share...

Julia Newborn

Julia Newborn
Our sweet princess

Eric 2 months old

Eric 2 months old
Eric & Teddy

Daddy's Little Man

Julia 3 months old

Julia 3 months old

Eric 4 months old

Eric 4 months old

Eric 6 months old

Eric 6 months old

Julia 6 Months Old

Julia 6 Months Old



Eric 8 months old

Merry Christmas!


Julia 9 Months Old

Julia 9 Months Old

Eric 10 months old

Eric 10 months old

Eric 1 Year Old!

Eric 1 Year Old!

Eric 18 months old

Eric 18 months old

Eric 3 Years Old

Eric 3 Years Old

Eric 4 Years Old

Eric 4 Years Old