Middle Fork

In July we made a trip back to Patrick Creek

to do a little swimming.

It was cold but beautiful.

Aunt Linda was with us and really enjoyed the deep pool 

in the middle fork of the Smith River.

 

Bear enjoyed it too!

I really did not venture much past this area.

What a wonderful summer day!

Summery Solace

 On really hot days E. and I like to take a dip in our outdoor

pool.

 If a day is hot enough it really does not mater

that it isn't heated.

 I am really excited on those hot days when

we get invited to a little bigger pool to play.

 It's even better if good friends are there to enjoy it.

 E. doesn't like to stay in the pool as long as I do.

 E. and Z. not in the pool together

 

 

 It's always fun to watch what E. might do.

 E. & Z. surveying their world.

 Nothing like kicking back on the play structure after a good swim.

 It finally got cool enough to get out of the pool for me.

We all got out of our swimsuits

and into our jammies for a movie.

I love summer days.

Swimming Shindig

 O's grandma had us over for a party to celebrate T. & Z.'s birthday.

 We got to swim first.

 Then there was some tasty food in the gazebo.

 O. likes to to dominate dinner converstaions.

We got to sing happy birthday and help blow out candles.

 

Back to the gazebo to have some cake.

E. and I loved the cake.

 We got to watch them open really cool presents.

 E. worked on her posing smile.

 I tried to be as helpful as possible opening presents.

 E. making O.'s Dad laugh.

Finally--look at lovely L.

Fun day with our friends who are like family.

Fishing Forms

In July--I got the stomach flu and my parents decided I needed to

take a trip.

I got to go fishing with my Grandpa--

while E. and my Mommy came to watch me.

E. really doesn't show much of an interest in fishing herself.

I love fishing.

Isn't that a pretty lake?

We did not catch anything that day.

We did have a great time just being together.

Karate Kid

I was in a Karate class this summer.

Everyone had a different belt color and they all were taller than me.

We started every class by lining up and bowing.

I got really good at making a fist.

I also know how to pull my hands back so that I look cool.

Then there is a time when you have to move them forward.

Sometimes I smile.

I learned about kicking.

I learned about not kicking.

It won't be long now and I will get to where a belt with some color.

Don't Drift

 I had swimming lessons

at the Y this summer.

 The instructor insisted I needed to let go of the side.

 He seemed to really be pleased when I finally did.

 I learned a lot.

The best part of swimming was getting to play games.

I even enjoyed putting my

head under the water.