We've been having a wonderful summer so far thanks to sunny, hot weather each day.  Anna is LOVING her swimming camp at the lake each morning and has been swimming out to the dock daily.  She now jumps off the dock and is working on learning how to dive.  She's still afraid of going on the diving board but I bet she's conquered that fear by August 1st.  All of the swimming and diving have led to a bout of swimmer's ear for her however.  We made a trip to the doctor's this morning as she had been complaining of ear pain for the last 24 hours.  Sure enough she had it.

Sawyer too is enjoying his first 'memorable' summer.  He LOVES the lake and enjoys digging in the sand, running into the lake and then falling under....he's giving Mommy LOTS of grey hairs!  We had him try out the sprinkler for the first time Thursday and he couldn't get enough of it.  He's talking more and becoming a little snugglebug.  He begs to be held and loves to cuddle.  Sweet boy that he is.

Anna is reading lots too.  We've gotten several books on tape (Little House, Dragon in the Sock Drawer)  and she lays on the family room floor while Sawyer naps each day, listening and drawing for two hours at a time.  She's involved in several book clubs at the library and also started some drawing classes that are being offered there as well.  It is so nice having her home for company as she is low-maintenance and easy to please.

We're having a rainy afternoon but Friendly's is on tap for later today. Hope you are staying cool!

Anna on the 4th of July blowing a bubble snake!