Summer Challenge

This summer I decided to try a couple of things TOTALLY out of my comfort zone. First was to run a 5k. My sister and I did one last year, so this wasn't totally new to me. But I started running to get ready for it. Whereas last year I just winged it and totally paid the price!

The race was a few days ago and it was so much fun!  I can totally see myself continuing to run. 

My second thing was to take a month of ballet. I always wanted to be a dancer and I figured it was now or never. Wow!  I have so much respect for dancers. It's incredibly tough but so much fun!

Challenge yourself to try something new this summer!

Who Needs Pets

Who needs house pets when there's a bunny living under your deck. We've named her Emma and Caroline has prepared a delicious meal of grass, lettuce and a baby carrot. (Here's a photo of her meal since I can't seem to get a picture of her)Someday we might not get to get away with this. Until then, we'll gladly look no further than our own backyard. 

Just Keep Trying

She's down to two wheels but her legs are bruised/scratched up. Good thing she's determined!  

When Life Hands You...

Okay, so not lemons, but rainy day after rainy day...you can either drive each other crazy in the house. Or you can have a family field trip to the science center. 

The kids are much like their dad...really in to science. Me?  I could've spent my time in the art and music area instead. But if someday Caroline or Owen are astronauts maybe remember our time at the Washington Pavilion!

Hooked

A little late with the post, but Caroline had a dance recital a few weeks ago. She was getting a little burned out of ballet and tap. Who knew that all it would take to spark her love of the program was watching a three hour dance rehearsal. She sat mesmerized, totally soaking it in.  I'm sure that wearing a beautiful costume, makeup, and getting her hair done didn't hurt either!  She can hardly wait to start again this fall! 

13...

Owen, I can't believe that you are 13 months old already. Your easygoing personality is so appreciated. Your love of all things Caroline makes my heart sing. And your smile, which is usually on your face, melts me every time. 

A Much Needed Break

After spending the last month playing,painting, reading, and playing some more I'm ready to come back to the blogging world. It's my goal to blog more and share more photos of our fun summer.