July Update

What's New - The biggest news is Tanith turned 7 years old on July 1 and spent her birthday in Yosemite with family. She had a great day and was showered with gifts throughout the day.  More updates to come soon ;)



Happy Fourth of July

Swimming, BBQ with the family and then fireworks with the neighborhood...cannot ask for a better day!

...and after a long active day, someone hit the pillow and was fast asleep before I could even say good night!

July 5 - Up early for the first day of Summer Camp!  Tanith had a great welcoming when she walked into ESP since she missed the first two weeks, her friends were excited to see her :) 

Random photos of the week...keeping cool and having banana splits for dinner = fun times!

July 10 - It's been awhile, but finally made it back to Disney for a few hours of fun. Tanith (on her own) really wanted to go on the roller coaster that goes upside down, so that was the first thing we headed for and happily she was tall enough. Not only did she get on the ride, but in the front row and loved it (had to go on it again). We also went on the rapids, which was much needed on a hot summer day. Tanith got really wet and after the ride made a comment that "oh no, my new outfit is all wet"...I think she wanted everyone on the ride to know her outfit was new...:)

 My little goof ball :)

Had a very busy day with grandma/pa. First they went to see an animal show and Tanith held a tarantula in her hand (pics soon), then reading tutoring, and swimming. On our way home she was busy taking pictures of her stuffies and then fell silent...sound asleep.  I thought she would be down the rest of the night, but she did muster some energy to have a tea party at home.

July 12 - Happy Gotcha/Family day to us.  Six years ago, we held this beautiful little girl (just 1 yrs old) in our arms for the very first time and we are  never letting go!

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Having fun!

Someone likes whipped cream!  Photo one, is whipped cream, fruit and chocolate syrup for desert (her own creation) and photo number two is a waffle...well somewhere under the pile of cream and fruit. Tanith is to whipped cream what grandpa is to marshmallows :)

Taught Tanith how to dive...she took to it very fast and loves it!

Studying and making banana splits..she loves that she is able to make them herself!

Special delivery for Tanith from Tita...birthday fun continues

Daddy has been working long hours, but found some free time to surprise Tanith after camp with a trip to Disney

Grandpa's favorite and the girls too....nothing like a marshmallow treat...Peeps!

BBQ after a swim and yes...that is Tanith eating a salad!

Pool play dates are the best...do not get to see the Bischof's often, but its like Alyssa and Tanith are best friends from the get go. 

Monday at Bella Terra and a tasty lunch...I hope Tanith always remembers the wonderful times she gets to spend with her grandma/pa!

Sleep over at Grandma/pa's house

Hello Kitty Cafe at Irvine Spectrum.  It was amazing how busy and popular this new cafe was, but mommy stood in line for one hour; in the hot hot heat while Tanith and Alyssa hid in the stores with Summer to stay cool. The girls shared a strawberry cake and cookie and each had their own take away bag (very important). It was extremely overpriced, but it was all about the experience and the girls had so much fun hanging out.  Another successful play date!

Play/swim date with Meghan...always a nice visit!