Summer Time Fun!!

We have had an amazing summer so far! And by the way, please excuse this post ~ Blogger is being more than just a little bit tempermental!!!
The summer began with trips to Dothan, then the Beach, and then a Fourth of July Party with friends. When Aunt Neen and Uncle Ross came for a visit, Alli and I drove to Lake Oconee for the night to see them and Nana and Papa. What fun!! Above is a picture of Alli and Nana taking a break to read a book together.

Alli has also taken an interest in performing for us. She loves to sing and stands on her "stage" (our entryway) and sings with her "microphone" (a mini-flashlight). She has several favorites, including "Our Blessings" ~ which she calls the "God Our Father Song" and sings as the blessing at dinnertime ~ "Jesus Loves Me," and "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star."

We also have had fun doing arts and crafts together. After visiting Brad at the hospital one night when he was on call, she decided she wanted to make something for his office ~ of course, she made her princess crown, too:

One of our most favorite summer time treats has been going to the pool at the Y with our friends. We go 2-3 times a week! It is super easy to manage Alli there; there are 5 pools, 2 of which are baby pools (and 1 of them has water fountains and other fun stuff), and a water park area. I basically follow her around from one thing to the next. It's a great way to wear her out and guarantee a good nap in the afternoon! :) Here we are taking a lunch break with friends, clockwise beginning on the left around the table: Maddox Greer, April Porterfield with Baby Caden and Canon, Ashley Lewis with Peyton, and Alli.

Here are Alli and Peyton playing at the water park. These girls have a lot in common! Their birthdays are only 2 days apart, and they both have baby sisters due only 3 weeks apart from each other!

This is Alli in the ring of water ~ it is one of the few times she didn't want me to join her in being completely soaked!

This summer has been a very special, very fun one for all of us. We are so blessed to have such wonderful family and friends with whom to spend it! Next week, Brad will be going to New Orleans for his Pediatric Board Review, and I plan to join him for a few days and visit with friends. Alli will be in Atlanta, seeing Dede, Gigi, PapaDoc, and other family. What a summer.....!!!