The posting of Ellie pictures has taken on a "monthly" format as of late. I am happy you are back to check in with us!
Since we spoke last, we had some fun at home and some fun on the road!
First we had a fun 4th of July celebration of fireworks and popcorn in our living room. Ellie loves popcorn. We only put a little butter and salt on it. Just a little.
Next to our own back yard. When the boys were little we used to have a baby pool. Julia may have used it once or twice here at the new house but then it broke so we got rid of it. This summer we got a new one and it was so sweet to see how much Ellie enjoyed it. What was even sweeter was to see Julia get to feel young again and when the boys wanted to get in we felt a great sense of innocence in how little our "big" kids are still. Don't remind me one of them is about to turn 11 in a few days!
We received a wonderful visit from our beloved priest who baptized Julia. He has offered us more words of direction, encouragement, wisdom and inspiration over the years than I could even list. Plus he brings us south Georgia watermelons. :)
The summer was most definitely full of a particular sport. Here is Jacob and his "caddy" trying to read a put in a regional tournament.
Our second vacation of the summer included a fun indoor trampoline place that gave Ellie some new sensations!
On the porch with Daddy early in the morning.
Alot of our time was spent indoors to beat the heat. Can I admit to you our children watched Monsters University a total of four times in about one week? They watched it while we packed, watched twice when we got there and then watched it while we unpacked. Luckily it's incredibly funny and tolerable for the adults too!
A trip to the Discovery museum where Ellie did some digging...
driving...
and painting...
Ellie had a great summer! I do believe she will miss her Daddy going back to work but she has a few other people in the house to keep her company :).
"Daddy, when is your next vacation???"
