Liv's first birthday invite...

Liv's little classmate Hannah was able to invite 3 friends over for her birthday and choose Livia as one of them.  Hannah's mom said that Liv is Hannah's favorite friend and is always talking about her.  I went along and had a great time watching my little Livia play with her friends and meeting new adult parents.  It was a perfect 2 hour birthday party and Liv was so proud to have gone. 

My birthday

My birthday was back in June.  This is how late I am at posting pictures and memories.  It's been a busy busy summer between managing the weekly demands and going to the lake nearly ever weekend.  On my birthday Lateaf and the girls took me out to a local spot of dinner and then to my favorite frozen yogurt joint.  It was simple and perfect!  Here's to another year with the loves of my life:)

Fishing Clinic

Back in June our friend Ben (sponsored by Bass Pro Shop and a few others) and the lake Marina put on a fishing clinic for the kids.  It was so much fun despite the rainy weather.  They put a lot of effort into this clinic and the kids had a blast.  They even got their own fishing goodie bag and a brand new pole at the end.  They learned about water safety, lures, bait, and casting.  Liv was a bit young for it but tagged along and did a few of the activities.  What a great opportunity for the kiddos.

Liv J's first hair cut

At the beginning of June I took Liv to get her first haircut.  Her hair is very different than Harper's.  It has a sweet curl to the bottom and is very fine.  It was getting rather long and we decided it was time to get her first hair cut.  She did amazing in the chair and was so cute posing afterward.  Our hairdresser has a son a year older than Harper so the girls love to go get their hair cut so they can play with him.  Harper had a little meltdown when we left because she didn't get enough time with him.  We are working on transitioning better when leaving friends and Harper is getting better at it.  The biggest factor is how tired she is but she is like her momma and doesn't ever want the fun to end:)

polish days continued

After we enjoyed the parade we spent the weekend fishing, boating, and enjoying the sunset.  The evening time when the sun is setting is one of my favorite times at the lake.  I wish I could bottle it up and take it to "the city" with me:)  I cherish those moments and yearn for the next.  Blessed to have this getaway spot to enjoy all summer long.