A Fun Summer Day

Today was Gracie's first day out of summer school. We had a good time getting back into our old routine. She didn't sleep in, but stayed in her pj's for a while and thought it was great. She also enjoyed a Popsicle outside with her sister.

Yum!

Ella is a little uncertain about Popsicles. This one broke off in her mouth and she didn't know if she should spit it out or eat it.

Our two girls. They are so sweet!

After Brent got home from work, we headed to Columbia. He has been doing spinal decompression treatments on his back and this was one of his appointment days. After his treatment, we headed to the mall. Ella rode the carousel for the first time. She was a little nervous, but as long as I kept holding on tight she seemed okay.

I think she's biting her fingernails off out of nervousness!

Oops! Gracie blinked, but this was the only picture we got of Gracie this time. She still chooses an animal that won't move. She likes to stay stationary.

The mall has an area for kids to play. Ella is technically too little, but she played anyway. She was chicken to go down the little slide on her bottom, so she would maneuver around to her tummy each time.

This slide looks awfully big to a one year old!

Oops! This time Ella didn't get turned around in time and she took off sliding on her hiney! She clapped for herself like it was a big accomplishment.

Gracie loves to sit on top of the big balls and leap to the next section of toys. It's kind of frightening to watch her leap! She took a moment to pose for me.

Pose # 2 - She never runs out of poses!

Pose #3 - The classic head tilt. This is Gracie's favorite pose.

Gracie helped Ella get on top of a ball so she could "feel big."