Summer 2011-Part 2

Once again the kids had lessons at Swim Ranch. Trey was in lane 1 again and Anna was in Lane 3. Trey started out apprehensive, but was a swimmer by the end of the week. Anna was a little fish as usual. Both kiddos will be movin on to the next lane next summer!!!

Anna Claire is so excited about having a sister. That's right a sister. If you didn't already know we are adopting a little girl from China. We will be naming her Grace Elizabeth and will call her Gracie. This summer Anna got busy and decided to have an art show to raise money to bring her baby sister home. She worked very hard creating art for a few weeks. We then invited friends and family. So proud of my big girl. She is so thoughtful and caring. Anna will be a wonderful example to her little sis!

In June we went on our annual beach trip to Florida with Brad, Jessie and Mary Ella. Hannah went with us this summer, too. We liked Seagrove so much last year we decided to go back!

Momma and Anna being silly

Trey on the Fourth of July

Before hitting the beach for fireworks

LOVE that they still like each other

Happy Family

Sweet kiddos

Dinner at The Red Bar

Posin

Cuties

Diggin at Shell Island

Beach Bum

In August we went on our annual Marvin Family Vacation to Great Wolf Lodge in Grapevine, TX. We had a blast with all of the cousins together. We spent lots of time at the water park as well as becoming Magi (thanks to Aunt Jenn and Uncle Michael). So anyway the following picture was taken as soon as we checked in and then my camera died. poo.

Leah, Trey, Christopher and Poppa


The last major event of the summer was Mary Ella's 2nd Birthday!!! Once again since the whole family lives here except Brad and Jessica, they brought the party here. Mary Ella had a Minnie Mouse Party at the pool house. She is getting to be such a big girl! We Love You!!

Check out that cake!!!

Blowing out her candles