My Little Fish

This is her camera smile- She is in the car ready for Stephens Lake.
We have been swimming a lot this summer and it has payed off the last couple of weeks. Mea learned how to "swim". Basically, it is a float with her legs flailing and arms moving, but she is starting to move forward. It is super cute! This was one of the proudest I have been of her this summer. She worked and worked and is really proud of herself as well. I was impressed by her persistence. It started with just going under. Then she would go under longer(which is scary in a lake- I worried that she was drownding), and with a little coaching she has gotten to this point. Every time I asked her to do something or made a suggestion, she did it with a smile. I call her my little fish, but she prefers mermaid.

I'll post a video this weekend. Our stolen internet just isn't very fast tonight.

Random pictures that make me SMILE!

So far this summer has been great so I thought I would post some of my favorite moments captured with a camera so far. At times I just have to laugh at how happy I am right now. Life is really great! Mea seems really happy and I love spending days with her. She is so smart, funny and strong willed. Jared is supportive, kind and good lookin to boot ;-)! Can it get any better?

Nora and Mea at the zoo- Everyone had a good day!


My little water bug!! She loves to swim and her brown skin and blonde hair are so cute!!

The next to are sideways- sorry I didn't take the time to fix them. They are still great!Mea loves ice cream and her step daddy!


Mea and Nora eating treats by the pool they were tasty!

Watching the horse races in NM. That was a lot of fun- Mea is hoping the pink horse wins- she picked pink every time!- No gambling took place.

Mea's beautiful new cousin Shaylee. They had a ton of fun together!

Wedding Reception Pictures

I like this picture because it captured how I felt- so excited!!

Grandma Margie and Jared dancing- she's pretty good!!
I love to dance with Jared- and am getting much better. So much fun!!


I stole this one from Mar
gie- My sisters are the best...my biggest cheering section and my best friends!


This was at the end of the night; we were all pretty tired.




This picture also captures my feeling pretty well. Jared's face says "so happy to be near the cows", Mea's face "still not sure about this cow stuff", Mary "I am really not sure about this but will pretend for Jared's sake".