"Because you're mine, I walk the line."

Every Friday this summer Lily has been participating in gymnastics. She and I go each Friday with Ms. Amy and other 2 to 3 year olds at the gymnastics gym near our house. It has been a blast. Lily enjoys all things park-like, so it is right up her ally. At this age they set up stations for the kids to move around to. There are usually bars, beams, trampoline and a bit of tumbling. The kids work on "high, low, over you go" (somersault), balance, listening to directions and confidence. We also received a $50 off coupon in the mail, so that sealed the deal for us. I don't see Lily having Olympic potential, but she sure did have fun!

Bend and stretch, turn around, we're gym kids doing gymnastics.

Squat down low, it's time to go- BLAST OFF! Until next class!

Lily loves hangin' around! The bars seem to be her strong-suit.

Jump, jump, jump, sit.


Lily "walks the line" of the balance beam.


Ta-da!

This past week Lily and I have been taking care of Sam and Alli while Mara is in Cuba. Lily loves the girls and having Sam sit by her in the car. Alli really doesn't need to be "watched" though, and she is fantastic at playing with the younger girls. We've done some swimming, some parks, some ice cream and a whole lot of fun!

Playing at castle park with Sam and Alli.

Even before we knew about our Lily, Bjorn planted several types of lilies in our front garden. It is actually the 1st area Bjorn tackled in our yard, and it looks more fabulous every year. Bjorn takes care of the perennials, while I fill in with the annuals. The Stargazer lilies are my favorite, with their bright pink blossom and colossal size. Last week the final lilies bloomed and we picked our last Stargazer for our beautiful Lily to have. It happened to match quite nicely with her outfit.

Where flowers bloom, so does hope. -Lady Bird Johnson

Last Stargazer of the season.


Lily with a lily!


"I can put it in my hair myself!"



Looking back, it's been a great summer!