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So even though we have a lot of events and things to do this summer-
we’ve been having a lot of fun. Well, especially ME. Beyond the fun
outside on her "new" swingset (given to us by Andy’s aunt) and playing
with her outside toys… she has been busy running out and about with
me visiting and going to some of our events which are more geared
towards her…

Last week we went to my friend from high school (Brenda)’s daughter’s birthday party. Her daughter, Kasey was at ME’s 2nd bday party. They have a fun time together. Connor was there too, as his mom is also my friend – and we all went to high school together. The 3 of them were really cute together.

Then
that weekend we went to my sister in law’s and she got to play her most
favorite role.. mommy… expect not having to pretend-play. She was so cute
patting her baby cousin Evan when he was upset and rocking him in his
bouncy seat etc. She loved just laying next to him on his play-mat and
everything. And it was fun for her to play with my sister in law’s
dogs. Plus ME really likes her aunt and uncle very much – so all in all
last weekend was great.

After
that fun-filled weekend.. today we went to Music class that I signed
her up for over the summer. (Which happens to be taught by Aunt Rose’s mom). It’s only for about 6 weeks and started
today. There are 10 other kids in the class but I think 8 or 9 showed
up today. ME has been in this type of music class before, with less
kids and when she was a bit younger. However there was a big difference
as she was following it more and having even more fun being independent. Plus being around the other kids was very
inter-active for her. Straight from the class we went to visit my
cousin Michele and her 2 kids. One of her daughters (Madeline) will be 4 in November, the other is 8 months
(Emily, will be 1 in November, as well).
ME
loved playing and running around with Madeline, trying to keep up
with her though of course. She had a blast from the time she got there til the moment she left and they were truly adorable together. As you can see even lunch time was fun:

It’s great to see her with other kids, she really enjoys it and I’m glad we’re getting to do that more.
And
what’s best is we started her in the sprinkler. Madeline showed her how
it should be done and ME had a pretty good time being so new to it and
all. And I must say she looked pretty darn cute in her bathing suit!
I was particularly excited about this sprinkler event because she can’t
go in pools with the trach and all (way too dangerous) and the
sprinkler was a great alternative- it was nice to see her having some
good ole’ summer fun!

The
fun doesn’t stop here. This weekend we are going up to Albany to visit
Andy’s cousin, next weekend we’re going to my friend Dawn’s twin girls’
first birthday party (there will be a few kids her age there too). And
then of course… more to come…. 🙂 – so be on the lookout for the July photos at the end of the month because these cute photos I added certainly do not end here…