Splish Splash

Veda has already been introduced to the big blue sea, so we thought we would take her over to our neighborhood pool for her first chlorine dip. We dressed her in her first swimsuit. I am a sucker for anything polka dot, so when my mom and I found this, it was a no brainer buy. You would think that living in Florida I would have a plethora of swimsuits for my little lady, but it has actually been hard to find ones to fit her. She was so petite, but now that she is filling out, it will be no problem getting her some more beachwear.

We were headed over right around her nap time, so we thought she may sleep through the entire experience. It was a very hot day...the kind that steals your breath away when you walk outside. It was also very sunny, so she wore her bucket hat for extra protection. We also knew that with the heat and sun it would be a quick trip.

With a 1, 2, 3 count her little legs hit the cool, refreshing water. She loved it! These little moments are the memories we will remember always.

I love summer. I love the hot nights with crickets singing in the background, pop up rain showers, sweet tea, and all the good scents of summer. Even though we live in a place that is warm year round, we still look forward to the cooler months ahead. The nights we can wear long sleeves (with shorts of course) to the local high school football games. The evenings when we can actually enjoy sitting on the lanai at eating dinner are always a nice treat. Yes, summer is coming to an end here in Naples. I can't wait to get all the fall decorations out with scents of pumpkin spice and cinnamon. Mmmmm...makes me want to start decorating for Halloween already. OH, and Veda's Halloween costume :) YAY!!!!

What shall she be?

Ok, back on track. We are getting so anxious and excited to go home at the beginning of September. Veda's first airplane ride...mommy's first nervous breakdown. God, please get us home safely in that big plane that is defying gravity just so we can get someplace faster. (I really am excited.) Veda will also be getting baptized. What a precious gift we will be giving our daughter while she is surrounded by all of her loved ones.

I can't wait to catch up with some of our best friends, and we are looking forward to the football draft party at the O'Mara's...lets just hope there are no concerts in the car this year, and no more attempts to drive through their home ;)

I hope everyone had a great, memorable summer! Golf season is coming to a close...now on to football. Go Colts!