Summer Visitors

My nieces, Haley and Sophie, came for their annual visit this summer. It has been so much fun to have them all to ourselves for a few days. There is never a dull moment when Ava and Sophie are together. Ava loves her dearly and has so much fun when they get together. They are 11 months apart, and it drives Ava crazy that Sophie is older! They had a great time at the water park, the library, and the park. I have never heard such laughter, though, as when they turned the bath water dark purple!!
Haley has always been my little kindred spirit. We got to watch some old but great movies, and even had a chance to go see a dinner theater production of "Guys and Dolls." Haley just got her permit last week. Go, Haley! We love you girls!!
Two of my oldest and dearest friends, Alicia and Lea Lea, were able to visit. We were born within 10 days of each other in the same hospital and have been together pretty much ever since complete with secret words, dates, and happenings that we would never tell anyone!! Whenever we are together, it is almost as if I get to revisit my childhood. Thanks for the visit, girls!

Lily's spa day

One of the girls' favorite things to play this summer is "beauty shop". It is amazing how early a girl can appreciate being pampered.

Although, I am not so sure it is always relaxing. They do take turns being the beautician and the customer. This is a game that I really enjoy playing too, particularly since real fingernail polish is not involved.
Ava is definitely the expert on hair and nail design.
However, Lily has been taking notes.....
and she no longer wants to be the one being pampered.
She may have found her calling!