Summer fun

We have enjoyed the most beautiful week of summer weather! Most of it has just been me & Emily hanging out together since she has had an icky summer cold that I didn't want to pass on to anyone else. She is over the hump now, so yesterday morning we enjoyed a fun play date. There was a core group of "regulars" at the weekly breast-feeding group I attended at Allen Hospital until Emily was mobile and too hard to contain (9 months old). Almost everyone (7 of us) met at a playground in Waterloo with our kids to catch up and play. It was so fun to see everyone after almost a year had passed. All the kids are so grown up now! It was also fun to swap stories and advice again. :o)

Yesterday also marked the first time we hauled out the little blow-up pool. I huffed and puffed while Emily was napping. It was worth it b/c she spent 2 hours putzing and playing in it when she got up. She started off just splashing and scooping the water with a spoon. After awhile I showed her she could stand in the water, which she enjoyed stomping and splashing. Eventually she figured out she could sit and even "swim" on her tummy. Cheney thought it was great to have a giant water dish readily available, too! Below are some pictures documenting our afternoon as well as a video montage in the player.