Lazy Days of Summer!

Summer time may not officially be here, but it sure feels like it outside! It's been very warm already, and we've been taking advantage of the sunny days by taking walks, going to the park, splashing in the baby pool, and relaxing in the air conditioning inside!

Charlie demonstrates his favorite relaxation technique on the loveseat.

Ruby & Cowboy take full advantage of the loveseat if it's not already occupied!

The Braves have had LOTS of home games this month, which means Hill spends a ton of time at the ball park. So, Charlie & I find ways to keep entertained at home! We continue to have play group with some of our neighbors, which has been a lot of fun. We also spend time with our puppies. Both of our dogs clearly love Charlie, but it's pretty obvious that Cowboy is perhaps the most patient and affectionate dog ever. And, Charlie absolutely adores him! It's incredibly sweet to see how Charlie's face literally lights up when Cowboy walks into the room. Here are some pictures of Charlie trying to get his hands on Cowboy when he's playing in the study and realizes Cowboy is on the loveseat.

Reaching . . .

Almost there . . .

Contact!

This is what a happy baby looks like!

Charlie still isn't doing any crawling, and doesn't even appear to have an inclination to do so any time soon. He's getting around just fine by rolling wherever he needs to go. He has become much more "talkative", animated, and interested in toys. He can keep himself entertained for a while so mommy can vacuum, eat lunch, fold laundry or do some other quick task.

Playing with blocks.

Charlie likes the box that the blocks come in just as much as the blocks themselves!

Charlie has always been a big fan of the bath tub, so I was not even remotely surprised with how quickly he took to the swimming pool. He loved it as soon as he got in -- of course, I'm sure it helped that the sun had warmed the water up to feel almost like his bath water. Anyway, he was splashing and laughing in no time, and I just can't wait to get him into a big swimming pool very soon.

SO happy to be in the swimming pool.

Super-cool with his sunglasses & pool toys.

Charlie has been to his share of parties over the past few weeks . . . we've had at least one each weekend for the past month or so. And, he has stolen the show each time with his laid-back, easy-going personality. Hill & I have had a wonderful time being able to hang out with friends with Charlie in tow . . . hope we can continue to do that! This weekend, we're anticipating a fairly quiet few days. The Braves will be on the road, so we can relax at home and perhaps focus on getting some projects done around the house.

Hope all of our family & friends are enjoying these Summer-like days as well!