The Month of July (2010) flew so here it is

So the whole month of July is a blurr ! We were on the go almost every day and enjoyed many summer activities... so check them out below:

July 1
We started tennis lessons at Exeter Park and we love it. We can't quite hit the ball yet but we are very eager to learn ! We also think that going 8 to 830am on Thursdays is a great idea because daddy takes us and he is able to watch... plus gives us pointers afterwards. :)

July 2

Today at swim lessons we are learning to jump in the pool without holding on to our teacher but we are not quite ready !!!

July 3
Today we headed over to Peaks Island for 4th of July weekend.....yippee !!!!

Took our car on the ferry....and it was packed!

Grandmommy greets us at the door !

Chris cooks us his famous dry rub bbq ribs !

July 4th

We all dressed up in our Patriotic wear and started the holiday weekend.

Holiday not complete without having lobsters !

Peaks Island Parade.... Uncle Sam in this car!

Our yearly family picture on 4th of July !

Charlotte has her first lobster to herself !

July 5th

After leaving Peaks Island, we headed to Watercountry with daddy to get out of the heat ! He was a lot of fun because he played and splashed around with us ! I loved it because I got to chill out a little !

William on the baby slide by himself.... yikes !

July 9

After swim class today we spent some time at the playground..... girls love this corkstrew type ladder ! They tell me its their favorite !

July 11

Today we invited our friends, the Cadorettes to the lake! We couldnt wait to see our BFFs Chloe and Avery.... we were very excited to see them - it had been months !

Then afterwards we went to our favorite ice cream place at the lake ! yum !

July 13

We went to mall today.... and rode on our "now" favorite ride on the carousel.... the "spinning" thing! Thank God they do not know how to spin fast - I would have a heart attack !!!

July 14th

We are now a few weeks into tennis lessons and we are slowly getting the hang of swinging our rackets.... we manage to hit a few balls now. And we like our teachers!

Charlotte insists on wearing sunglasses on the court...

Caitlyn returning the ball.........

The girls are good helpers when it comes to gathering up the balls.

That night -Eleanor and I went to see the American Idol show in Manchester ! It was an awesome show ....and the voices/singing was incredible ! All of them are winners ! I especially loved (heart) Casey James !!!!

July 15th

After swim lessons today, we took our grandmommy to the flower gardens in Portsmouth. It was a beautiful are full of different flowers and fountains.... and the view of the bay was awesome !

William liked these black eyed Susans and the bumble bees flying around them.

This was the girls' favorite display.... it had fairies, + Snow White and the seven dwarfs !

July 17th

We celebrated Chris' birthday a little early by going down to Portsmouth for dinner ! We enjoyed a delicious seafood meal outside with a beautiful view of the bay. It was a nice evening - a little hot but we drank cold margaritas to help cool us off !

Our family picture.....

July 18th

The family joined us down at the lake for a little sun and boat ride.... it was a beautiful day and we all were excited to get into the water ....and splash around!!!

We also met Nick and Kathy (and their new boat) down there too.

It was a long and tiring day for the kiddos !!!

As soon as we got home, we had birthday cake !!!

July 20th

We just love this see saw ! It fits all three and everyone is happy !!

July 21st

We started our Summer dance class today.... we hope to learn some new moves with our new friends !

July 23rd

Last day of swim class with Miss Kelsey.... we learned many things during our session - like blowing bubbles, kicking, jumping in, and some floating. We definitely need more lessons but it will have to be next Summer!

July 24th

Today we enjoyed our motorcycles and bicycles around the driveway.... the girls are really getting the hang of manuvering around and staying away from each other.

William got to ride around for just a little bit !!

July 25th

We visited the Stratham Fair today.... and it was a pretty big fair ! Lots of rides, games, and food food food !!!

Chis and little William on the ferris wheel....

My favorite picture of the kiddos !!

July 26th

I guess you can say we are getting our money's worth in season passes to Watercountry. We decided to run over there for a bit to cool off.... Kiddos as usual had a blast ! We just love this pirate treehouse !!!

July 28th

Our dance class was having pirate day..... they were asking the students to dress in their favorite pirate costume or hat so like a good mom, I ran over to the fabric store and whipped up these costumes (skirt, sash, and headband)!!! I think they came out pretty good !!

July 30th

I held out as long as I could but it was finally time for little William to get his first haircut !! I thought of doing it myself but I figure we might as well go somewhere he would enjoy and have fun! We went to Snip Its! The girls had been before and they loved it because of all the fun chairs, mirrors, TVs, etc.... plus they give you a prize afterwards that you can get out of a machine !! How neat!

William did well.... he sat still for a good part of the hair cut but towards the end he was letting us know he was done. So we got a few parts shorter than other parts! ha. It all worked out.

The girls got a trim too.... a very small trim - and it was expensive!

July 31st

Kiddos hung out outside while Chris worked in the yard.... they were digging for worms and happen to find a few ! ackkkkk !