Busy summer

Okay, I have heard from some people that they were wanting me to post again - sorry that it has taken me so long!! This summer has just flown by! Stephanie spent 4 weeks in summer school with one of her favorite teachers and had a blast! She loves school and can't wait for pre-k to start on Sept. 2. We spent a week and a half in MN, visiting my parents and we had a blast! The weather was wonderful (much cooler and less humid than Hot-lanta!) We spent a WHOLE lot of time in my parent's swimming pool, and as you can tell from the pictures below, the girls had no fear! We swam every day and had a blast! Our girls are just little fish - they can't get enough of it! Danielle's first swimming experience was great - she had no fear what-so-ever...which is not always a good thing. They miss swimming every day, but now we go to Nana's often to swim, which everyone loves, too.

Everyone is getting along quite well. Danielle and Liz continue to be partners in crime and enjoy finding trouble together. They have become less destructive, though, which is great! All girls have been great helps at home...helping with dishes, folding laundry, sweeping, dusting and making beds. They would much rather help me with the household chores than picking up their toys! I can't wait until their cleaning skills get better - my house may have hopes of actually being clean one day! Danielle's language skills are improving. She is imitating and learning new words everyday! In fact, Steve had to work late tonight, and so they all called him to say good night, and Danielle told him that she loved him! She said, "Wuv you", and Daddy was in heaven! Another HUGE milestone is this...Danielle does not "require" me to sit in her bedroom until she falls asleep! This is huge for me! This transition was relatively easy...hopefully she will do as well when she goes to school! She will be going to preschool for 3 mornings a week at the same school where Stephanie and Liz will go. Whenever we talk about school, she gets very excited. She is very proud of her new lunchbox...she carries it with her everywhere!

Thank you all for your continued interest in our family. All of your prayers are greatly appreciated. We are so very blessed - God has truly outdone himself (if that is possible) by giving us such a wonderful family. Enjoy some updated pictures!