A (Very) Hot and Busy Summer

I have been so busy this summer that I have completely neglected my blog. Sorry, folks. To make up for my delinquency, I have added a ton of photos this post. We have had a lot of visitors and a lot of parties. Check out my adventures! Atlanta heated up to the 90s beginning in May this year, and it didn't let up until September. Here I am starting the summer off right with some sprinkler time!

Summer wouldn't be complete without a trip to the Lake with the Holbrooks and Stines.

Ready to head out on the boat!

My favorites spot on the lake: the swimming deck. Cooling off with Mom.

Mom and I planted a huge garden this spring. In mid-summer we had a bounty of carrots, cucumbers, and tomatoes.

Delicious!

Great Pap and I got in some excellent playtime when he visited Georgia with Great Gam, Aunt MaryAnn and Cousin Kristina.

Cousin Mia and I hanging out at Aunt MaryAnn's surprise birthday party.

Dad's been working hard all summer to prepare for the IronMan 70.3 in September. We grilled up some pancakes so he could carb load for his triathlon training.

Carson and I had a blast when our families (and the Richters!) grilled out one lovely August evening.

Carson and I, "owling."

"Who" is the cutest kid around?

Bouncing on balls in the backyard...

and getting a million mosquito bites!

It got so hot this summer, I really couldn't go outside to play much. Mom and I got creative and played "dress up." Miss Ballerina joined in the fun. Good thing she and I are the same size, so she can borrow my clothes.

Carson's 3rd birthday party was totally awesome. I found one of the scavenger hunt prizes!

The clown painted a cupcake on my cheek!

Here I am after the party, posing for some pictures.

Ladybug balloon animal bracelet AND face paint!

Oh and did I mention that Minnie and Mickey made an appearance? It was A-mazing!

Ready to head out for dinner with the Mowbray clan and visitors Aunt Molly, Laura and Cousin Emily!

Party at our house with the whole crew.

Cousin Emily was so much fun. She played with us kiddos all evening long.

Sporting Dad's headgear. He sure wears a lot of funny stuff for this triathlon training!

The best part of the end of summer? Dad's birthday! Happy 32nd , Big Guy!