Making Waves

"Did you say swim lessons? Let's go!"

Testing the water...

Giving Miranda, our sweet instructor, a shower.

The kiddos

All finished...

Time for a break.

Sophia is really enjoying her swimming lessons this summer. So far we have worked on kicking, floating, blowing bubbles, and today Miranda introduced arm motion. Our instructor keeps the lessons very fun and includes songs for a lot of the teaching. We are a big fan of the songs! Sophia loves being in the water although going all the way under is not her favorite part. Thanks Mom for getting all of these great photos of our little swimmer in training!

Country Time

Sophia checking on Grammy's Sunflowers.

Putting lotion on Pop's feet for a Father's Day treat. :)

Bedtime stories with Grammy.

Sun bonnet and a fan - this girl is ready for a day in the country!

Tea time!

Sophia served as the official watermelon taste tester.

Taking a dip in the pool after dinner.

Sidewalk chalk.

Pop's assistant.

Got lime?

Working a puzzle with Mama.

Taking a spin around the block.

Bubbles...

and hop scotch.

Think this girl is having a good time?

We enjoyed a couple days down in the country with Grammy and Pop and Sophia truly loved every minute. It was nice to get away a little bit and Mom and Dad were such a big help entertaining Sophia with all sorts of fun activities. As we were getting ready to head down to Rhoadesville Sunday evening Sophia exclaimed, "I'm so excited! I just love my country!"

Father's Day with Pop and DD

We weren't able to celebrate Father's Day with Raph because he is still in Nicaragua but we did enjoy being with the best Pop and DD ever! We took these favorite fellas out to lunch and then headed down to Rhoadesville for some country time. We are truly blessed with amazing men in our lives. My Dad is my forever hero and words cannot express how much I love and appreciate him. Thanks Dad, for all that you do for me. You are the best father a girl could ask for! Looking forward to Raph's return on Tuesday so we can celebrate Sophia's amazing Daddy!

Happy Father's Day!!

Happy Father's day, Daddy!

We miss you and wish you were here to celebrate with us. Thank you for all that you do. Can't wait for you to get home!

Going to the chapel...

All ready for the wedding.

Taking time to smell the flowers...

Reading the program.

Watching the bride walk down the aisle.

Don't these two look sharp? Sophia loved seeing her cousin, Paul, Jr.

Posing with the proud Grandmother-of-the-Bride, our cousin, Maizie.

The food was delicious but the chocolate covered strawberries were Sophia's favorite.

The happy couple.

"Cheers!"

We had a fun road trip to Maryland to attend our cousin Megan's wedding. This was Sophia's first wedding and it was so sweet of Megan and Scott to include our little one. Sophia was a trooper on the long car ride (thanks for bringing along the DVD player Grammy and Pop!) and throughout the day's festivities, especially because she did not have a nap! Highlights of the day for Sophia included: seeing her cousin Paul, Jr., eating blackberries during the cocktail hour, shaking a leg on the dance floor, and eating the chocolate covered strawberries. We wish you a lifetime of happiness, Megan and Scott!