Singing In the Rain

Yesterday we had a surprise summer thunderstorm and the kids wanted to play in it.  So with a quick prayer that the lightening would stay away from our neighborhood, I let them have at it!

Nicole has always loved the rain, and she was the one to ask first if she could go out and enjoy it.

Then her siblings decided to join in.

Nothing more fun than swimming in a drainage gulley right?

They had such a great time - and I did too watching from the cover of the front porch.  It was totally worth all the wet clothes and the trail of grass bits that they left when they came in to clean up.  Lovin' these crazy Texas summers!

Embroider It!

I have been having lots of fun using my embroidery machine.  Although admittedly I have had some frustrating mistakes as I try to figure out the best ways to use it.  Above is a baby blanket that I made for my new nephew.

I made him some burp cloths too using this great tutorial I found online!!  It was super easy, and I love how they turned out.

And little Benjamin may need them, since he does a lot of this...

and this. . .

Visiting the ABC'S

What the heck does "visiting the ABC'S" mean, you ask? Why of course it refers to my recent visit to see Albuquerque, Ben, Carrie, & Scott.  I know, it's a bit of a stretch, but I liked it :)

I had a wonderful time seeing my sister and her family, and meeting their new baby Ben.  He is such a handsome dear fellow (see above picture and below pictures)!  The weather in Albuquerque was perfect - low 80's, sunny and arid, so we were able to enjoy some pool time (Ben opted to take a nap).

I admit I was a bit of a baby hog while I was there, but Ben is such a sweet, snugly, sleeper that I couldn't help myself.  He even amazed me with some sweet smiles.

Ben loves to lay on his Neptune mat and watch his friend the octopus.  He gets so excited when he is able to reach out and touch the octopus and make it swing! I'm sure I'd get excited too!

He's such a little sweet pea. . .

And he really enjoyed story time.  His mommy found him the most delightful book called Giraffes Can't Dance, which we all really enjoyed!