One of our getaways this summer was our annual Smith Lake trip with my side of the family. These are all of the kids. It is hard to believe there are 7 now. We had a great time! We were out away from everything with nothing to do but have family time, play in the water, go on the boat, eat, laugh, and take it easy! It was a really special time......the trip that always makes me homesick for my family. 
Lily had a ball! She is our social butterfly. She enjoyed having so many people around her to talk to. She was not as much of a daredevil as we feared, but she did love the water. Everytime we put her in her float in the water, she would fall asleep. She had a great time.
Bella slept a lot. She is our little sleeper! She was very attentive when awake, but for the most part, she was just fun for everyone to hold and look at. This is my little "bully" picture of Bella.
Sophie and Ava enjoyed their time together. Ava wants to do EVERYTHING like Sophie!
This was the cutest picture moment ever! Lily just put herself right in the middle of all the cousins for a little tv time. Priceless!
Ava performed in her first dance recital on Saturday. When we walked into Robinson Center in Little Rock with all of the broadway show posters displayed, she said "Mama, this is my favorite place!" She danced her little heart out with a huge smile on her face and a twinkle in her eye. 
However, she was turned toward the wings so she could watch Ms. Karen and not miss a step. She was so cute. I have a feeling this is only the beginning.
She is going to really miss her friends this summer!
Lily had her first trip to the water park last Friday. She enjoyed the water spraying out of the ground and poking other kids' belly buttons that were exposed. She was quite cute. Ava had fun, as always. Unsurprisingly, Bella slept through it all. 
I walked to the neighbor's house and when I returned, this was what I found.....priceless. We spent Sunday celebrating Father's Day with Brent. The picture says it all. Our girls could not ask for a more hands-on, fantastic, and loving father than Brent. Happy Father's Day, Brent!! You are adored. 
We had a great weekend with Casey and Coque. The girls could not get enough of them. The gifts they brought were major hits! 
She is very proud and feels like such a big girl. 
They brought Lily her first car, and she LOVES it. She woke up the next morning signing car and making car sounds. It was a new sound to hear the pitter-patter of her feet across the living room floor early Sunday. She was headed straight for her car! Thanks Casey and Coque for a great weekend!
