Last month of summer

The lazy "cat" days of summer!

We are trying to find fun things to do during the last month of summer. Here's what we've come up with.

We bought a 1/2 season membership to the pool, but turns out that Ally and Julie don't like to swim unless it's at least 90 degrees. We've been about 6 times all month. The weather in PA in August is weird...we've had rainy, cold (68 degree) temps....kind of puts the kabosh on swimming!

Ally is practicing standing all by herself, instead of playing in the pool.

Courtney and Jessica LOVE the water (and don't mind it being cold)...especially with new goggles bought after each lost 2 other pairs this summer!

Jessica always ready to strike a pose!


We are also spending lots of time playing, reading, cleaning, and shopping the sales for school supplies! School starts after Labor Day!

Some fun stuff

Here are some fun things about living on the East Coast. We are close enough to DC, NY, and the ocean to have some fun day trips. Our schedules don't allow for many, but we do hope to take some more before we leave.

Family trip to DC. Brian and the girls in front of the Capitol building.

This is a pumpkin patch at a place called Linvilla Orchards. They have food you can pick all year long and fun activities to do, although, so far we've only been the once to pick out a pumpkin.

Obviously one of the most recognizable symbols in Philadelphia...the Liberty Bell. We've gone every time someone has come to visit. But we love to see it and be reminded of our history! This is Julie's sister Karen, with Courtney and Ally a few days after the baby was born.

This is the Cape May lighthouse in Cape May, New Jersey. Julie likes lighthouses and hopes we can see more before we leave. There are a bunch of them.

Something the family finds somewhat bittersweet...SNOW. It is pretty and can be fun to play in...for a short time, but can also be a nuisance. Julie and Brian have both had to dig out cars (separate times) from the ice and snow.

Tiger

Tiger is our cat. He thinks he's the king of the house. We love him.


He loves to curl up in baskets or small boxes.


I've never seen a cat lay on his back and sleep like Tiger does!


This is his throne. It's a huge "tree" scratching post we got from a friend.


He had to check out Ally when she arrived.