Fun in the sun

Can the fun a kid's been having be measured by how many times you have to change their clothes in a day? If so, Kate had a VERY successful 4th of July. She wore four different outfits thanks to: washing the car, playing in the dirt, eating chocolate ice cream and visiting the creek. She loved it, but I'm not sure her sun dresses will ever be the same! We had a nice day at home on the 4th, since it was the first day we were all back home together after our week of travels. One highlight for Kate was that we went to a lemonade stand in our neighborhood--now, all she's talking about is how she wants her own lemonade stand. She says: "mine will be so, so, so, so great and let's have cookies!" I can see what we'll be doing a few summers from now. Ryan, get your woodworking tools out because this girl is dreaming big! The fantastic, finally summer-y weather has been sticking around which means we've been spending a lot of time in water of various sorts. We took Will to the athletic club pool a few days ago for his first swim in a real pool. It was a hit; he gets these frantic frog-leg kicks going whenever he hits the water. He also likes to stick his face in, so maybe he'll be a water baby. Today, we're going to an awesome outdoor pool that has a big slide and a whole bunch of water tables. Thanks to Grandma Connie for once again giving me a hand--and for being willing to don her swimsuit. As she says, "only for these kids." My sentiments exactly!!