Summer present

Although I had absolutely no time to devote to blogging this summer, I did take pictures.  The summer of 2013 has come and gone.   I can honestly say it was pretty wonderful.  Yes, it was a lot of work.  And yes, it took some planning.

But Emmy was happy. 
Olivia became mobile. 
And Ava was my partner in crime.     

Olivia began walking in June!  One morning she decided to start standing up in the middle of the room and attempting a couple of steps.  We cheered and screamed.  And maybe I cried a little.

 



 One of her favorite pastimes

 

 

Ava rocked swimming lessons!  Here she is, no floaties, no fear.

 



 

John loves camping.  The furthest he gets into the wilderness these days is our city lot back yard ; )

 

 

We spent time with Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles and Cousins...

 



 

 

 

Lots and lots of cousins!!

 



 



 



 

I couldn't resist adding this picture of our cousin Joey.  This girl cracks me up!

 

 



One of the highlights of Summer 2013:  Meeting Laurie Berkner!

  Thanks to Megan Lowe, we were able to meet Laurie before a show in Lake Geneva!!  Emmy loved absolutely every second of seeing her pals and dancing it up at the concert.

And Laurie was so gracious.  She sat down on the couch and we started piling girls on top of her.  She didn't even look like she broke a sweat! 

Our Rett brigade from left to right: Zoe, Emmy, Lily, Norah, Cammy, Laurel and Keira