Camping...well kind of like camping;)

Last weekend we went up to Hagerstown, MD (only about 1 1/2 hours from DC) to go camping at Jellystone Park! I use the word "camping" loosely since we stayed in a cabin with a/c (thank goodness since it was super hot), had a full kitchen and bathroom in our cabin as well, and oh yeah, did I forget the cable tv and dvd player?! But, it was nice to look out our airconditioned cabin and see the people in their tents and RV's. We went up with my mom, sister, and Chase. And my cousin Jenifer and her kids met us up there! Jen had told us about this place because it has a really cool water park and loads of activities for kids! http://www.campjellystone.com/ Violet and the rest of the kids even got to meet Yogi Bear!! Brandon and Chase made a nice campfire for us to enjoy smores too! It was such a nice way to get out of the city, do something different, and not have to go too far!

Auntie LaLa

Everyone tells me that my daughter looks just like my sister! In fact one of my friends asked me the other day how it feels to have given birth to my sister:) I'm glad though because not only is my sister my best friend but I also think she is so beautiful!! Plus I'm so proud of all Havilah has accomplished! She has an awesome 10 year old son, Chase, who is not only so handsome, but so incredibly smart and kind. And when she wants something she goes after if with her whole heart! I'm so glad to have her back in the area and watch our kids grow up together!

Vi loves Ribs!!

Yum Yum!! Violet didn't have to be shown twice how to eat this tasty treat:) Her daddy was so proud! Vi dig's the pig!!

Rocknoceros!

Violet's first Concert was a huge success!!

We went to see a 3 man band at Woftrap, Rocknoceros, with some of her play group friends

from our church and even though it was really HOT, she danced like a little rockstar:) She is so not shy either! Check her out dancing with her friend Miles who just didn't quite know how to handle this pushy little girl! I think if I had of let her, she would have climbed up on that stage with the the 3 man band! They played some really fun and upbeat kid music getting everyone up and moving! How cute is the hand holding:)

Summer Fun!

Wow, this summer is flying by, but we are enjoying every second of it with our little girl! She is growing so much and learning new words everyday. And sometimes, unfortunatly, copying things we say or do!

We were able to take Vi to the National Zoo one Saturday morning before it got too hot, and what a blast she had exploring and interacting with all the different animals. Right now her two favorite animals are kitties and monkeys. She can even tell you what they say and acts out monkey's swaying:) So, she was a huge fan of the ape house!

Then we were able to take some time at the beach and soak up a few rays! Violet is an absolute beach bum! She loves the water and can't get enough of it! We always think this will wear her out with all of her endless energy, but it usually just ends up wearing us out even when we tag-team her:)