Kris Turns Four

We enjoyed a day at the pool celebrating Kristopher's fourth birthday. This is our one guaranteed swim day every year. David and Joanna always throw a great birthday party. We had pizza, "Go Diego!" cake, and lots of fun in the sun. Sarah Kate missed out due to a fever virus (she's all better now). Claire was fearless. She jumped in without floats, sometimes sinking to the bottom before coming up. She loves to swim!

Mom caught some of their conversation on tape. It went from "we have the same plate," to "when I poo-poo . . . " Can't wait to see that one! These two really get along well--great cousins!

Isn't she lovely?!

This is Claire teaching Sissy (Aunt Jessica) how to swim. She tells her, "let me show you how: you do your arms like this, then get on your tummy, and do like this." It was really cute!

Quick Pics

I don't have a lot of time to narrate--enjoy the photos of June and July! I tried to pick the highlights. Let me know if you want to see more of any of these events!

Cinderella and Sarah Kate @ Rylee's Birthday Party

(could Claire smile any bigger?!)

Claire does the bungee jump at the mall.
Yes, she's up to the 2nd floor and loving every minute of it!


Riding a pony at the Will Rogers Festival.
"I'm riding the range! I'm on the biggest one!"

Mom: "Claire, you can stick your feet in the water.
Just don't get your clothes wet."

Claire @ Libby Lu (for Rylee's birthday) transforming into a princess.
(gazing into a mirror in photo on L)

Princess Claire

with Princess Mommy

Rock on!

Tennis, anyone?

Claire with Sissy and "her"Matthew @
The Complete Works of Shakespeare Abridged.
(Claire things Matthew is so funny! Especially when he is
falling down or swallowing fire!)

Sarah Kate enjoying the 4th with Jeanna

Claire swimming--no fear!

More of Fearless Claire @ the Olinger's on July 3rd

On the front steps of DAR . . . only 2 years to go!

FATHER'S DAY