In the news...

I know... I've been a slacker. Some of you have told me so. Sorry. I've just really been enjoying the summer. In fact, I think I could probably just live in this one forever.

We sure have been spending a lot of time at the pool. I think if you poked this girl, she would probably bleed chlorine. I'm so proud of her effort on swim team this year. You should see the little collection of 1st place ribbons she's got going. Hannah is kinda competitive...

I have no idea where she gets it. Sadly, I bailed on the triathlon. I was planning to compete (and dominate) this weekend... but I gave it up to go with Carl to his 20- year class reunion. I'm pretty bummed and feel like I'm totally wimping out, but I did get a new dress out of the deal. Hoping that makes up for it. Pics on Monday.

I'm missing Emma. She's been gone all week at camp. I'm counting the hours until she gets home. I haven't had any contact with her since she's been gone. I know she's having the time of her life...but I sure wish I would've slipped a cell phone in her suitcase. Can't wait to hear all about her adventures.

While she was gone we crashed a wedding. You should see the dance moves these girls have got going. They put me to shame (and crack me up)!

I just love getting dressed up. I need to go to more weddings.

The garden is booming. I've been slightly neglectful this past week. Too much pool time I guess.

We put the radishes to work in our fish tacos. Tasty.

And for dessert: lime sorbet + a tiny shot of tequila. Ooooh, it made me pucker!

We've had thunder and lightening almost every night. I love it, it's pretty. I hate it, we are surrounded by dry land wheat. No fires yet. Thank goodness.

So that's it. We're just busy playing. Yesterday I cleaned out the van and found 2 tennis rackets, 4 golf balls, 6! water bottles, 3 wet beach towels, and flip-flops galore! A messy little reminder of this happy season.

Soak it up!!