SUN - 7.31

Today was the perfect day to take a hike at a local park in search of some delicious wild blackberries (Mara's favorite). We attempted to put Kenna in the carrier on my back for the first time but she wasn't having it. She protested by pulling my hair until I gave up on the idea. We'll have to keep trying it though because I am not quite sure I'll be able to carry her on my front very much longer. This girl is growing like a weed! 

SAT - 7.30

Today we ventured over to the Critter Barn for the first time this summer. Mara still loved the bunnies and the little chicks. She again worked up the courage to hold one all of her own! The biggest highlight of the day was when Daddy got to milk a goat! Crazy! 

FRI - 7.29

Lil Miss is quite the climber! Today I was laying with her on the ground in front of the couch when she decided that she wanted to be on the couch instead. To accomplish this task she climbed up and over me. Then, when she decide it was time to get down, she simply fell back on top of me to make it to the ground safely. I have a feeling that she is going to be a little dare devil! 

Also, how is she 10 months old? Kenna did not want to cooperate during this photo session but we still got some pretty cute shots! Her crinkle smile is still my favorite and she is trying to figure the whole walking thing out. So far we have only managed to stand a few times on our own before quickly falling over. I will say that she has mastered the art of falling gracefully and manages to do so without bonking her head. Her newest expression (in the bottom left photo) is when she shrugs her shoulders and puts her hands up as if to say "I don't know." Sooooooooo cute! 

THURS - 7.28

Some pictures from our crazy day! We were supposed to fly out to see Great Grandma Ruth but our flight was canceled. We learned this only after we had arrived at the airport on the other side of the state. We were all disappointed but Mara took it the hardest. She was really looking forward to seeing everyone in New Jersey. We are hoping to reschedule the trip and I am really thankful that both girls did really well with all of the driving we did today. They were in good spirits or sleeping the whole time! We truly are lucky to have them!

WED - 7.27

 Looks like little sis is finally figuring out how to float. She is not happy about it but she is doing it!

Mara had some crazy awesome after-nap hair today!

TUES - 7.26

This elephant is delicious Mom! I just love how her eyes smile!

MON - 7.25

 This girl loves her guacamole! She especially loves it when mom lets her hold the container all of her own. I can't believe how much she loves eating real food! 

Today was Mara's "Turkey Day" in swim lessons. This is the day that she goes in and shows off her skills while fully clothed just to make sure that, not matter the circumstances, she will rely on her survival skills if she were to fall into a body of water. We call it "Turkey Day" because the silly turkey jumps into a pool fully clothed at the end of the book Blue Hat, Green Hat. Mara has always loved this book so it was such a great connection to make to swim lessons. Mr. Michael had never heard of this book before so we brought it along today and read it to him before our lesson. Looks like Mara taught the teacher something new today!