Summer Recap - July

 We spent the 4th of July at a resort in Myrtle Beach. It was extremely hot and humid, but thankfully there were plentiful ways to stay cool on the beach. We played mini golf, splashed in the pool and waded in the ocean. Kaden was always a little unsure of the water and took a while to relax and take a dip, but Audrey is fearless and loves to swim! One of the reasons I chose this hotel is because we'd be able to see the fireworks from our balcony. They were small and far away, but the festive display made it feel a little more like the 4th of July for two exhausted parents of littles!

The view from our room! Not too shabby

Click here to watch Audrey splashing in the pool

The rest of July was pretty much spent trying to survive the summer heat and keep up with our active children. Thankfully, Kaden enjoys many indoor activities like reading, building with blocks, and doing arts and crafts projects!

Audrey was 4 months old at the start of July and was starting to learn new skills. She could totally hold her head up while on her belly and was starting to explore and experiment with the way her body works. She found her toes and came very close to laughing! We also stopped swaddling her at night, which was a big milestone. She was also beginning to look interested in trying solid foods but we knew she needed to wait until she turned 6 months old. However, we tried to make her feel more included during our mealtimes by setting her up with some toys in Kaden's old high chair.

It was clear in her 5 month photo shoot that she has a big personality. I love her big open mouthed smile and sassy spirit!