Splish Splash

Liam can now beat the heat in our own backyard in his new kiddie-pool. I usually get right in with him and he splashes up a storm to keep us both nice and cool. We've needed it- 105-plus all week. Thank God for A/C. We've been keeping busy at work, which is a nice change from the slow pace of last month. Greg has only a couple of weeks left of classes before his second summer break. I'm sure hoping he's going to get something accomplished on our front porch when he has the time! Hint, hint, Honey. Liam is now using his walker like a battling ram and zips forward and backward and around the kitchen island like a pro. He loves to try to catch you and if he hits your bare feet, it's torture! We've taken to wearing crocs in the house at all times if he's in the walker!

July Update

We had a very pleasant 4th of July at the Ranch and had a treat- my brother Bill was on leave and visiting from Georgia. It was great spending some time with Billy. He's truly a sweet young man, and gives me a lot of laughs. Liam was uncertain about his only uncle! I guess the stranger anxiety kicked in. He doesn't see Grandma Dee and Grandpa Paul very often (on average once per month) but he remembers them and revels in Grandpa Paul. Dee and I have to laugh because she knocks herself out for him and he only has eyes for Grandpa Paul if he's in the room. Liam started cruising the furniture while we were there, and now that he's home he travels the couches and coffee tables with ease. And I'm thrilled to be "Mama"- his first word!