Swimming...

It has actually been warm enough to swim a few times this week... Leah got to swim with Maggie Metzler in our backyard "above ground pool"... I forgot to take pictures of that and she got to skinny dip at Schoodic at Uncle Matt's camp! Here is one picture of her swimming with her big cousins...

BSP

We made a quick trip to Baxter last night to hear Don Fendler speak at the library at our favorite place, Kidney Pond. So, Leah had her first BSP experience! We thought we would hate going up and not being able to spend the night, but the black flies were ATROCIOUS so we were glad to come home. It reinforced to us why we go in May and September, or at least to me, Andrew goes in May and September so he can catch trout! Here are a few pictures, Leah may or may not have been allowed to sit in the front seat of the truck and out of her car seat once we were on the Tote road. It was wonderful being there even if for a short time. We got to see a Moose on the way out, but Leah had already fallen asleep so she missed it!

Leah is doing great... she seems to be eating and sleeping more than ever, so we hope it means she is growing! Thank god for pedisure, but she also is obsessed with peas, raw bell peppers, blueberries and waffles and depending on the day many other things. She adjusted very easy to wearing her brace to sleep in and we think it is already working as she can seem to wear shoes other than her high top converse now without walking on the side of her foot much at all. She has another follow up with the orthopedic specialist in mid August and at her regular doctor's office for a weight check.

Dog Days of Summer

Leah loves tormenting dogs of all ages and sizes... this is her teasing the puppy Morgan and this is just a sample of what she does to Bella. "My what big teeth you have"! Many of you know Bella and know she is not the sharpest tool in the shed, but she has sure been tolerant and patient with Leah!

Climbing

Leah is rather dramatic about climbing up her slide and she wants to make sure all eyes are on her each "step" of the way.... she loves being the center of attention and luckily for her she is for us!

Don't Ask...

Fun in the Sun!

We finally had a gorgeous summer day and went to Cold Stream to Great Aunt Brenda's house and got to have a boat ride in Papa's big boat.... she loved it!

Odds and Ends...

A few pictures from the past week....

Ty and Courtney got a new puppy... Morgan as in "Captain"... neither Leah or Bella knew what to make of her!

Leah has taken to sitting in her new Cabela's camp chair from Uncle Matt and Aunt Emily to watch "Word World" on PBS... doctor's orders- watch TV to learn English!

We went mini golfing with the Harveys and Michelle and Megan and we finally had a warm enough day to try out our "above ground" pool! How cute is her little bottom???

Also, I don't think we updated that last week at her doctor's app't she had gained 10 oz. so she is over the 16lb mark! We also think she is a bit taller or Mom has been shrinking pants in the laundry- either is likely!