Summer girls

The girls have already been enjoying our summer weather, the last week or so has been absolutely gorgeous weather.  They are mostly staying outside all day & only coming inside to eat & potty.  Jessica is already getting tan & more blonde by the day….little Ella & I are still as pale as ever,  Favorite activities this year include, collecting rocks, flowers, & drawing with chalk.  Playing in the hose & watering plants are also something the girls really enjoy.  My girls never shy away from playing in the mud & we actually have a "wallow" in our yard, which much to my dislike the girls enjoy rolling in & getting covered in mud.  I guess some moms wouldn't let their kids do this, but I figure, they are only children once, they should enjoy it, right?  We have continued our yearly tradition of joining our local community pool.  This weekend, the big pool opened & the girls are thrilled.  They just love to swim & play in the pool.  Our tradition of an ice cream treat or popsicle after the pool continues, which they plan on & enjoy.  Other things, which they love in the summer include, picnics under their swing set, picnics in the great room (when it rains), & picnics at the park....really picnics in general are a big hit with my girls ;) I hope everyone is enjoying the start to their summer as well.