The Liddells: Summer Fun!

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Summer Fun!

We have been sooo enjoying this summer, I've hardly found time to update our blog! Instead, we've spent time going for family walks, playing in water, visiting family and friends, spending time at Camp Argall, and just enjoying the lazy days of summer!   This last week has been a busy one!!

Last Tuesday, Rob, Maya, and I headed to Red Wing, MN to meet my mom and step-dad to spend a night at Treasure Island Casino. We had a fun time shopping in the gift shop, swimming, touring the casino, eating at the buffet, and spending a little time gambling. My mom and Mike watched Maya while Rob and I hit the slot machines! It was a fun little "staycation."   Grandma Mary kept Annie overnight up at the camper.

On Thursday, Grandma Mary (my mother-in-law) and Sassy (one of her sweet Labs) stopped by to visit us on their way back to Chicago. We had a nice night relaxing and catching up on our favorite TV shows.

Over the weekend, Rob and I left Maya overnight for the first time so we could enjoy some adult time! We left her with close friends of ours and headed up North to the lake to do some boating, sun-bathing, bean-bagging, and relaxing! To top off the night, a big storm rolled in and we were able to watch a beautiful "light" show over the lake and hear the rain pouring down.  Rob and I had a nice time, but I definitely couldn't wait to get home to Maya.

This Monday I began teaching summer school. Although it is only 4 hours a day, it has been a big adjustment getting up and ready to go bright and early in the morning. Maya and I had settled into a nice routine of waking up, playing, watching the Today show, and snuggling each morning. Fortunately, Rob is home and able to take care of Maya while I head out to school.  I have two and half more weeks of summer school before another short break, then reality sets in. I'm not ready to even think about that yet!! Just enjoying being a stay at home mom while I can!!

Maya continues to entertain us on a daily basis. Here is what my 17 pound, smiley-faced, toothy-mouthed babe is up to at 9 months: