I want a kitty!

Abigail's friend got a kitty, and ever since Abigail has been begging for one!  We got a quick reprieve when the kitty scratched her bad, but then Abigail said she wanted a dog.  Now it's back to a cat.  She even promised she'd clean everything up!  I told her she can't even keep her room clean, how would she clean up after a cat? So a day later she had friends over and wouldn't let them play with her toys because she had to keep her room clean to earn a cat. Ha!

splash pad

For some reason my kids haven't been the biggest fans of splash pads - they'd play for a little bit, then they'd be done. This year was different - SO much fun!  It helped that there were lots of kids there! Lily was the only hesitant one, and would only go in if I was holding her. We love our summertime play!

I turned around from helping Lily with something, and found Abigail halfway across the monkey bars!  So proud of her!

summertime shenanigans

Pool party with lots of neighborhood kids!

swinging with the cousins!

building with the cousins.  Lizzy is a favorite :)