Soaking up the summer

Summer is in full swing and we are enjoying every second of it.

We loved getting to hang out with our cousins, Emily and Riley.  They came over to swim with us this week and we really enjoyed catching up.

Maddie swam a ton, but also took a time out to perfect her dance moves. 
The girl knows how to boogie.

After pool time, we had a little lunch break.  In between eating their cheetos, the kids discussed how we need to see each other more than just twice a year.  I agree!

The next few days we headed up for a mid-week stay at the lake.  It was just us and my mom.  I was so proud of us--we took the boat out and even took the kids tubing and had not one mishap the whole time!

J man is becoming quite the little photographer!

It was seriously hot (again), so the only way to be was in the water. 
Lila discovered the greatness of floating...

and very soon the other two followed suit.

The next day it was time for a little road trip to Houston to meet some sweet little babies. 
First, I got to meet Baby Cameron.  Isn't he just a doll?

Cameron is Carol's first baby and it was so fun getting to swap mommy stories with one of my college roommates.  We had a fabulous time catching up and I loved getting to snuggle with her sweet boy.

While we were in Houston, Jackson was being well entertained at Top Golf.  Jared and I have never even been, but we were super excited for Jackson.  He got to go with his buddy Cole and use his golf clubs that he got for Christmas.

Cole's mom said he did great.  He had a blast, I do know that, and wants to go back very soon.

The next day we headed over to Kelly's house to meet sweet baby Kennedy.  Kelly and I have been friends since our Lubbock days and it was so good to see her with this precious little girl.

She just melted my heart when she snuggled down on me.  So very sweet.  Needless to say, I got my baby fix!  It's been a whirlwind week, but a good one.