water weekend

Blakely spent this entire weekend playing in or with water.  I imagine that is how most of our summer is going to be spent.  

Saturday we went to my MIL's house and played in her pool.  This was the first time B has been in the pool this year.  She was unsure at first but quickly decided she liked it.  Her favorite thing was to ride in the "boat".  She got pretty brave in the pool so I am gong to call about swimming lessons as soon as she goes down for a nap.  I think that will make me less nervous about her "swimming"?!

We got in the pool again Sunday before heading home.  Blakely was really brave and tried running on the reef.  I was right there but she lost her balance and went under.  Like full on, head completely under water.  I had her arm even when she fell but she still went under.  I yanked her up and expected her to be choking and screaming.  She was smiling and saying EYE EYE.  I wiped the water out of her eyes and she was just smiling away.  I, on the other hand, was trying to calm my racing heart.  I think swimming is going to make me go gray.  I didn't realize she would be so brave since she HATES water on her head in the bath.  

We stopped at a store and picked up a water table on the way home.  Since we normally have 100 degree days all summer long I thought a water table would be a great way to still be able to play outside and keep cool.  If insta.gram is any indication I wasn't the only one thinking about water tables this weekend!  

This child loved the water table.  She played WITHOUT ME for an hour straight.  I actually had to make her come inside so I could cook dinner.  She wasn't too happy about that.  Then after dinner we went back out and she played for even longer.  B loves the water table but mommy may love it more.  ;)

IAMSOHAPPYMOMMY!

she drank the water...

she splashed...

she sent her people down the slide...

she concentrated on carrying the water...

and just had a great time!

 only stopping occasionally to point out a boat going by...

 I love this picture.  I feel like it sums up exactly how I want her summer to be.  Wet, sweaty, pink-cheeked, dirty, crazy-haired and just HAPPY!  

We finished the water weekend off with a bubble bath!  Trust me...she needed it!  

Happy Monday!  

The 4th + a great weekend

I thought I should share some pics of the holiday with y'all.  We didn't really do anything all that special.  Lonnie and I actually got no sleep the night before so we took turns taking a nap during the day...glory.

That evening we went to a get together at a friends house.  It was great fun but super hot.  Blakely had a great time playing with someone else's toys.  Apparently I need to buy her some maracas....she loved those!  She was a hit with everyone.  She smiled the whole time and just kept us all entertained.  There was supposed to be a fireworks show but we had to cancel that part of the party.  It has been so dry and we are under a burn ban so they banned all use of fireworks.  Boo...

This was actually the day before.  She, of course, had multiple outfits for the occasion so she wore red, white, and blue for days.  

Teeth!

This were on the actual 4th.  I forgot to take any pics at the actual party.  Something about zillions of kids running around trying to play with my child made me forget all about pictures!  

She loves to chew on her shoe!

 YAY!

This is her "I am so over pictures" look...

On Friday, we went to my mother in law's house about an hour away.  She has a fantastic pool and we love to just go hang out there.  She has a room set up just for Blakely...so sweet :)  We played at the pool all Friday afternoon. 

Friday night Bob (MIL) had plans to go to the theater with some friends.  Lonnie, B and I just hung out.

She was a little unsure about the hardwood floors...

Not for long though...

She explored Nana Bob's whole house and pulled up on everything she could find.  We could not take our eyes off of her for one second!

Yes, I know.  Cutest diaper ever...

I wanna go back outside!

On Saturday morning we had really great intentions to go to the F.armers M.arket.  But we didn't.  Lonnie and I didn't feel all that great...maybe a little hungover?  We were also up most of the night because B sleeps terrible.  So we lounged most of the day and Bob watched B while we napped.  

We also did a little napping like this....She is SUCH a snuggle bug these days!

We were supposed to go to my friend's 30th birthday party but we didn't make it.  We still didn't feel all that great and just wanted to lounge around the house with Blakely.  Bob made us her wonderful chicken soup...yums!

That evening we went swimming.  Blakely LOVED that.  NO sunscreen, bathing suit or shades??  YAY!  

That wore her out pretty good so then we all went to bed.  Once again, she didn't sleep great and then decided to be UPFORTHEDAY at 6 am...joy.  Blake and I let everyone else sleep in and we played in Collier and Syble's room with all of their fun toys.  

We did a little shopping for luggage and then had lunch before we left town.  We ate at a place called S.tar of Ind.ia and I can't even tell you how yummy it was.  I heart Indian food...

We were all happy to be home and enjoy our Sunday night together.  Blakely even broke out the beer...  :)