Fun Times with Family

Last weekend Lesa, Chris, and Madison came down to visit us. The last time we saw each other in person was Christmas and at that point Madison was just starting to walk and Josh stayed put wherever he was laid. Things have obviously changed in the past 7 months so we had three active little ones last weekend but it was lots of fun. Saturday morning we hit the fountain at Riverfront Park, which you may have noted has been one of our favorite summer activities. Josh slept, the girls enjoyed the water, and the parents sweltered in the heat. Madison did not hesitate at all and went running straight in. Both girls had a blast. After playing in the water, we packed up and decided to enjoy a little bite to eat downtown. Brad and I ate at Gusano's before the Eagles concert last month but didn't get to try the pizza, which looked and smelled fabulous. After Saturday, I can attest that they do make some good pizza and it is definitely kid friendly.

We headed home where Madison napped and Emma rested at least before heading to the pool. I don't know where everybody was but we had the pool to ourselves, which was very nice. The weekend before last, Emma decided that she could swim all by herself and she did great with the use of her water wings and pool float. Last weekend, she took it a step further and was swimming with only the water wings. She did great kicking to propel herself all around the pool. The only problem is that we now have to watch her very carefully. I turned my back for one minute thinking she was standing on the step. When I turned back around, she was halfway across the pool. Emma and Madison got a kick out of watching Brad, Chris and myself go off the diving board a few times. I honestly cannot remember the last time I went off a diving board before last weekend.

Other than fun times in the water, there was lots of play in the sandbox and I'm not sure how many books Chris and Lesa were made to read to Emma. I think poor little Josh is going to have his hands full with these little girls. At one point on Sunday, they were both treating him like he was their little doll and putting hats, etc. on him. He is definitely out-numbered. Emma really enjoyed playing with Madison and the girls got along great. As we were putting Emma to bed on Sunday night, she was already talking about wanting to see Madison again. It was tons of fun with the Davis family and hopefully it won't be another 7 months before we get together again.

Another little rock star!

Cousins!