4th of July

We celebrated the 4th of July at the beach. We went down on Wed. morning and came back Sunday. Ryan's parents joined us Thursday night. I think they enjoyed the trip until Grandpa had a little accident on the off-shore fishing trip. We hate they had to cut their trip short, but we certainly understand. Mia had a big time playing on the beach, swimming at the pool, and visiting the ice cream parlor.

Papa and Grandpa took us off-shore fishing on Saturday. We caught king mackerel and little sharks. It was fun. I would love to go again sometime.

Mia turned 20 months on the 4th of July. "No" now seems to be her favorite word! She talks and sings all of the time. She still loves to dance - even to my cell phone when it's ringing. She repeats a lot of what we say and she is starting to put 2 and 3 words together. However, at this time she has no interest in the potty and continues to have tantrums when things don't go her way. She goes to time-out from time to time and even gets her hand popped every now and then. She does love to help clean up and help me around the house. Sometimes she makes more of a mess than actual helping, but I just let her go with it...

I know I'm biased, but she is growing into such a pretty and charming little girl! She has the best laugh, the best hugs, the best kisses and I just melt when she says "I ov u" for "I love you."

Aunt Emily is now 13 weeks. Her and Brian just got back from a week at Disney World. She is still a little tired, but seems to be feeling better. Mia can't wait to have a little cousin!