Paolo's Elmo Party!

We had the pleasure of celebrating Paolo's 2nd birthday with him and his friend Elmo.

Happy 2nd Birthday Paolo!

The kids just couldn't believe ELMO was really there.

Face painting too ... Sophia asked for a purple butterfly.

While Alexandra got a rainbow painted on her face!

Jump, Jump Jump ...

The kids enjoyed breaking not one but 2 pinatas!

Alexandra was very concerned when the Elmo one broke saying

uh, oh ... Elmo over and over again : (

Next, it was time for the ballon pinata. Sophia took a few good swings but

wasn't able to break it.

That's ok, she had fun popping the ballons by sitting on them to get the candy treat!

Patterson's 3rd

Patterson celebrated his 3rd birthday this weekend with a Golf themed party. And what better way to end a long game of golf than with a hot dog or hamburger from The Varisty!

As soon as Sophia saw the birthday boy, she ran up to him to wish him HAPPY BIRTHDAY and Patterson excitedly responded "Happy Birthday Sophia!" So nice of him to share HIS day : )

Always the little helper, Sophia made sure Patterson's number 3 candle

was in just the right spot.

Happy Birthday Patterson! We had a great time!

Spraygrounds

Keeping cool has been our number one priority and challenge this summer ... it's miserably hot in ATL. So I took the girls to the Roswell Spraygrounds for some fountain fun.

The girls had fun splashing around ...

Alexandra more so than Sophia, couldn't get enough!

Visiting Barker Cousins

Over the past several weeks Sophia kept asking when she could see her cousins again. With not much time left before Lucas's arrival, we decided to take a quick road trip to NC.

Kevin & Sophia ... these two have a lot in common. I wonder what they're chatting about?

Sophia and Alexandra requested to naked swim but

almost 13 yr old Kevin wasn't really liking that idea : )

More pool fun ...

Movie night with Uncle Chip!

Kevin showed the girls some of TKD moves which of course they had to try.

Happy Birthday Eric!

All geared up and ready for a boat ride.

Loved wearing their life jackets

Sophia got to drive the boat while Alexandra took to flight!

Swimming in the lake was also a blast!

Ready, Set ... DIVE!!!!

One of the biggest highlights of 4th of July was Sophia jumping off the diving board. She's absolutely fearless! As soon as she noticed someone jumping off she asked is she could do it to. She must have jumped at least 10 times. She hasn't stopped asking if we could get a diving board at home. Lord, if this is what she does at 3 what will she be doing at 13?!?!

A little hesitation ... it's much higher up than it looks.

Oh wait, daddy's down there to catch me ...

no problem!

More 4th Celebrations

In addition to the Zimmerman party, we joined The Cibulas at their annual neighborhood 4th of July celebration. Sophia kept calling it "the fifty nifty united states birthday party!"

Sophia, Alexandra, Maggie, and Jack couldn't get enough of the kiddie pool.

"A" ... our swimsuit model : )

Peek-a-boo Maggie ... r u there?

Nothing like a chocolate cupcake at a picnic!

4th of July

Thank you Zimmerman's for hosting a super fun 4th of July BBQ. We all had a great time lounging in the pool and spending time with friends!

Sophia and Alexandra taking a break from swimming and eating

to play with a few other guests

Alexandra just LOVES Maggie! ... or as she says ..."Iggy"

The newest babies in the bunch ... Eliza Kate, Maggie and Bradley Elizabeth.

Nothing like a popsicle to keep cool!

Baby Juliet

Juliet took her first plane ride to come visit. She's just the sweetest cabbage patch baby. You just want to munch on her chubby cheeks and cuddle up to her all day long.

Just like her cousins she LOVES the water.

Can't wait to see you again soon : )