Splish Splash

Ian loves water! He sprints toward Pippins water bowl every time we leave it down. He relishes bath time. And now he loves the pool and the ocean. The first time we took him to the pool he wanted to stand on the side and jump in. We kept forgetting that he couldn't swim- or breathe under water. We definitely have a water baby on our hands. The pictures make it seem like we are in Miami, but don't be fooled. A Miami couple recently renovated an old local hotel and the pool is open to everyone. They are super kid friendly and have a ton of beach balls and floats for everyone to play with. $10 gets you access to the pool and a burger flipped by Spike (Top Chef). After going two Sundays in a row Ian is now on a first name basis with Spike and friends with all the ladies.

Chillin' poolside

Playing in the water with Awesome Nate

Exhausted after an afternoon in the pool

No Shame

We just returned from a trip to Cape May to celebrate Cynda's 30th. We had gorgeous weather, didn't even have to turn on the air conditioner once. We had the quintessential Fourth of July complete with American ballads, a lobster dinner, and fireworks over the ocean. Ian loved playing in the sand. We were a little apprehensive about bringing him to the beach. I feared I would have to be watching him non-stop in case he tried to shovel sand into his mouth. Instead Ian just sat on the beach and played allowing the sand to sprinkle between his fingers and toes. It never does get old does it?

It was also on this trip that we decided amongst our friends that we needed to distinguish between Ian's real Aunts/Uncles and our best friends that Ian sees every day. As mentioned above, the guys will go by "Awesome" ie, Awesome Rob, Awesome Nate, Awesome Jesse, Awesome James, Awesome Cody. This may or may not have occurred under the influence of some cold Corona's on the beach. We are still pondering what the girls should be called...Princess and Lovely are currently in contention.

On the ferry to Cape May

Ian loves being buried in the sand

Napping with Owen

Playing all alone on the beach

Our Lobster dinner- yum!

Ian sleeping through dinner- the best!

Ian with his Godmother, the birthday girl

The girls...

Watching fireworks with Dad

Departure photos

Watching the sunset from the ferry

Saying Goodbye to Cape May