A Teddy Bear Picnic

Friday was great fun at the library. We were supposed to go on a teddy bear picnic but it was too wet outside so things were moved inside. Mackenzie learned Teddy Bear Teddy Bear Turn Around. We did stories, songs, and crafts.

Such a lovely, furry bear!

The County Fair

What better way to spend a summer day than at the county fair. Mackenzie and I met some friends there ready to enjoy some sunshine and some animals. We had a good time and did get to see some animals. We wanted to see just a few more and heard thunder. Yes, it was getting dark and the rain was on it's way. Luckily, we had not been over to the exposition hall yet. Three kids, two adults, and an unexpected thunderstorm. What to do? Stay inside, watch the rain, have a snack and a few good laughs. Let's just say we were soaked when we left from getting back to the car! We sure did have a good time though!
Mackenzie enjoying her new balloon.



Little Miss with her new friends Ben and Max.

Having a snack in the Purdue Alumni room while waiting out the storm.

Thanks for tuning in-check back in for library fun!

Look-Alikes

I liked Mackenzie's hair cut so much I got one myself!

July 4th Festivities-How we celebrated the big 3-0!

As always, we had a lot going on this year around the 4th of July. July 3rd was Uncle Mike's birthday, so we went out to dinner to celebrate his birthday and mine (which was on the 4th-the big 3-0 for me!). We then went to the park for the carnival extravaganza-Mackenzie was at a great age and loved all the rides and games!

First stop: Airplanes-this was a big hit as she loves Mickey Mouse!

Huge Grin!

Mommy and Kenzie on the Choo Choo Train!

Driving the motorcycle!

Daddy and Kenzie on the big Pirate ship.

July 4th brought rain on our parade. We still enjoyed ourselves and had a good time! Mackenzie had a great time with friends, seeing police cars, fire trucks, horses, and getting candy!

Mackenzie and our friend, Hailey.

Mommy, Daddy, and Kenzie.

Our Yankee Doodle Sweetheart.

After the parade, it was on to the party-fun times! This was quite the big year for me turning 30, so as usual, we had quite the party with family and friends. I loved hearing Mackenzie tell me "Happy Birthday Mommy" this year-nothing like it! She is still saying it 4 days later-too cute!

Kenzie and Hailey

A quick hug from my cutie pie

Mackenzie and her cousins-Olivia and Isabelle in back and Owen and Evie on either side of her.

All in all, it was a great day, even though the weather didn't cooperate-- we will hope for fireworks next year. Thanks to all who came to the party-it was a great time!

This week is the end of swim lessons and this weekend is mommy's first weekend away trip. There will be lots of Daddy/Daughter time this weekend-they will have lots of fun while mommy is off at the spa getting pampered!

Enjoy and keep checking back for more fun posts! Have a great rest of the week!

Swim Lessons

Mackenzie is doing great on her swim lessons! She thinks the water is too cold though-she is shivering every day at the end and her lips are turning blue! The lessons are inside and the water is 80ish. She is doing really well on her skills, though, and has learned a lot! Some of her skills she has learned with help are: floating, ducking under water, blowing bubbles, kicking her legs, front stroke, jumping in while being held, etc. She has another week after this so much more to learn! I did get some pictures today, so enjoy these pictures of the little munchkin!
Jim is off this week, so he is getting in with her and I will get in next week! So since I had an extra pair of hands this week I had to get in some pictures while I could!

Her lessons are at the High School pool.

Learning to blow bubbles!

Trying to float on her back. She does not like being on her back in the water but she is getting better at trying it.

Just hangin' in the innertube waiting for directions from her teacher! The lessons were taught by someone from the American Red Cross.

Going under water and showing off the breast stroke!

Here they are playing Ring around the Rosie in the water-you will hear the adults singing! See if you can find Jim and Mackenzie-they did not duck under at the end when "we all fall down" is said.

Happy swimming! Enjoy the pictures and videos! Have a great rest of the week! We have lots of fun holiday activities coming up this weekend so be checking back for some fun posts!