Keepin' Cool

Violet had so much fun in our friends pool that we got her her own! She LOVES to play in it - she splashes and stands up and throws her toys and even puts her face in the water to try to blow bubbles! It's big enough for one of us to fit in too - and it DOES cool you down on these very hot summer days!

She is also perfecting the art of standing unassisted. We're so proud of her! She really loves to give it a try and can stand for quite a while now. Yesterday we even got her to clap while she was standing (she was showing off for her uncles, which helped!). She still doesn't have any need to take any steps, but we're getting closer!
Ah, Play-doh. She spent a looong time pulling the pieces apart. Then mashing them back together. Then pulling them apart. Hardly any went into her mouth, although as someone who LOVES the smell of Play-doh I can see why she might want to!
And a garden update! It's getting HUGE!! My zucchini plant (on the left took over most of what was growing around it and they have since been transplated. My tomatoes are HUGE (all 6 plants) and have tons and tons of little green tomatoes just ready to get ripe. I can't WAIT!

Literally, the fruit of my labors :) One big ole zucchini and a little banana pepper. I have also gotten a few very tiny green peppers but they haven't been all that great to eat. We're having the zucchini tonight!