Midsummer Madness

We have had a crazy but fun June. Many of our friends and family have visited our house, ensuring many pool parties, bbqs, pizza bakes, and tons of play. In addition, there has been 10 birthdays in the last 5 weeks. It indeed felt like one, long celebration! Thanks to all of the family and friends who made the trip (CT, CA, but also the Indiana towns of carmel, fortville, camby, greenwood.....geeeesh, does anyone live in the city anymore, sibs?) to party with us this month. On the few quiet days we have had, Theo and I get out early for breakfast on the patio. Next, we tend the garden. By lunch we retreat from the heat and do inside activities, chores, and always, always a quiet time. Derek has been walking to work most days, but the 100+ degree days are finally here. I fear he will need to drive again until the Fall. Next month we are going to slow down with a two week intensive course of swimming lessons at the pool across the street from our neighborhood. This is the year, I predict, that Theo becomes a true fish. He has always been drawn to water. So far he can stay under for a long time, but he needs to get rid of those floaties once and for all!