Summer So Far...

I can't believe we're nearing the end of July already--summer is flying by, as usual.  After school let out in early June, we headed straight for Michigan.  Although the weather was a bit cold and dreary, we still had a great time.  Because of the extremely rainy spring, we were able to see the beautiful blooms at Jay's parents' house (which are usually already finished blooming by the time we make it up).  The pictures are pretty, but it's even more unbelievable in person!

Lily also watched "The Sound of Music" for the first time with Mamaw and Papaw, which she loved.  She now frequently sings "Do Re Mi" :)  Here she is snuggling with Papaw...

A week after returning from Michigan, we made it into Chicago for Ellie's and Anthony's graduation party.  We got to see a bunch of the Printz clan and Lily got to play with her cousins, especially her buddy, Drew.

To keep cool, we've taken trips to the Childrens' Museum with Lily's cousin, Kate.  We've also frequented the Winton Woods waterpark and Lily still loves to splash around in her kiddie pool on our deck (and so does her daddy!).

During the first week of July, we took a trip to Stricker's Grove with Mamaw and Papaw Stehlin for the St. John's parish picnic.  Lily had a BLAST on the rides, including some of the big ones like the Scrambler!

Last week we took another trip to Michigan, this time with our friends Damon and Jessica.  The weather was beautiful while the boys golfed every day and the girls went to the pool...the perfect trip!

Summer is rapidly coming to an end, but we still have another trip to Cooperstown with Jay's parents and some more of the Printz crew.  Can't wait!