4 People- June

Ok so technically this photo was taken on July 4th, but for some reason I was a slacker in June and didn't get a photo so this one is really just 4 days late. Besides I wanted a family photo on this holiday so it really served two purposes. June was another busy month. We didn't have any out of town visitors for the first time in 3 months but still had fun. Sophia started a couple of parks and rec classes: gymnastics and Ballet/tap. These were two great indoor activities to get us out of the house on a weekly basis. She had taken gymnastics before so that wasn't new but she still enjoyed it. Now as for her dance class this was her first one and she was so excited about it. She loved every week. We also spent time at our friend's pool. Thank goodness for friends with pools.

This month was also the countdown to the end of Rob's intern year. He and I were both really looking forward to that door shutting! We also attended a nice graduation dinner his dept. had for all the Ca-3 residents. A free dinner and babysitter for the girls made for a nice evening out.

But June was not all smiles. There came the dreaded sick bug again. It took us out again and this time for a long week. First Scarlett got sick with a cold, then Sophia got a stomach bug again. Yes, there was days of throwing up again. As soon as they both got well the next day I got a fever and chills that lasted about 24hrs. Then Sophia and I got Scarlett's cold. This combination of illness made for the worst week ever!

Sophia Ballerina

Well Sophia has been obsessed with ballet for the past year, ever since she discovered the cartoon Angelina Ballerina( she likes both versions, the old one and the new computer animated one). But with the move, getting settled, a new baby, and so on looking for a dance class was on the back burner. Last month she started a parks and rec Ballet/tap class. After we went shopping for the shoes and leotard she kept asking if today was the day she went to class. She was just so excited. She loved every minute of class. She would come home and practice things she learned in class. Set up her own little studio and take out her shoes to put on. She still tries to dance on point and get frustrated that she can't. She doesn't realize that you need special shoes for that and lot more strength in her muscles than she's got right now. Tip toeing will have to do for now. These first few photos were taken on her first day of class before we left the house.



How excited and cute is she?!

The rest are a few weeks later at the studio.

4 People- May

And that's a wrap on May. It was another fun, busy month for our family.

Scarlett's First Birthday

We celebrated the big 1 a couple days after getting home from the beach. Just a simple celebration with cake, candle, and the song.

Our family has been blessed with this beautiful, smiling, happy baby. I know I've said this so many times but she continues to be such a happy, easy going girl. We can't get enough of her chunky thighs, slobbery kisses, snuggly hugs, and sweet giggles.

We LOVE you Scarlett!

And then she was ready for bed.

Beach Trip- Galveston Island

Rob had a week off in May so we headed to the beach. A new one for us. The weather was nice and the water was warm. We went mid-week so the beach had very little people. We enjoyed driving around the slightly grubby little beach town and started off our mini vacay at a seafood restaurant.



Scarlett went swimming for the first time, well in a hot tub cause the pool was freezing and the hot tub was broken so it was the perfect temp for a dip.

Typical hotel breakfast

Scarlett got to spend her first Birthday on the beach. She loved crawling around and exploring. She would have crawled right into the ocean if we let her. Sweet Sophia panicked when she saw this and screamed until I picked her up.

She also loved eating the sand. I thought I'll let her taste it and then she wouldn't want anymore. Well I was wrong. She would have kept eating it if I hadn't stopped her.

We basically had a giant section of the beach to ourselves.

We also visited the old historic district and ate some yummy milkshakes
and picked out candy we didn't even like (well Sophia didn't like, I loved the sour candy she picked out)

I think it was fate that Rita's was right next to our hotel. How I've missed you, especially on these hot, humid summer days. Sadly Sonic slushes have replaced water ice.

The Talent Show

First Sophia danced with some other kids from her primary class and she did very well up there.

Then she went up and talked about her canvas.

Her medal that she was so very proud of.

Because you're only 3 once