4th of July and Papa Jack fun

We had an awesome 4th of July, at a celebration in my aunt's small town. Lucy took part in her first ever sack race and water balloon toss, got to ride in the parade with her decorated tricycle, and went on a fire truck ride.





Clara had a great time too.

The girls have been enjoying the new kiddie pool on our back deck. Lucy was washing Clara with a sponge here. :)

Clara is loving solid foods. So far she has had sweet potatoes, squash, bananas, avacado, peas, applesauce, peaches, and pears. She likes them all, and often it's a full body experience, as you can see below.

We've been having a great time at the local lake- Clara likes the baby swing.

And Lucy loves splashing (and climbing) in her new ballerina swimsuit from Auntie Caitlin.

Papa Jack stayed with us this past week- it was so great to be with him. He was such a big help and the girls had so much fun with him. Here are two pictures of them in his hat.

One of the highlights of Papa Jack's visit was going kayaking at the lake. Matt stayed with Clara on the shore, while Papa Jack, Lucy and I explored the lake. It was a perfect day, and Lucy loved helping to paddle.

And finally, here's a video of Lucy and Clara. Clara thinks Lucy is the funniest person, and laughs at her often, even when she's just doing something normal, like coughing.