New! Downing Children's Garden @ Botanica

Okay, to say my mommy was excited about this is kind of an understatement. She COULD NOT wait for this place to open. And then when it did finally open... guess where she was?? In a hospital.  However, she was with a REALLY cute little snuggly baby, so she didn't mind too much.

We were able to make it over there last week with Great Grandma and a few cousins and seriously had a blast! That little squirrel welcomes you as you walk under rainbows of light towards a beautiful garden full of wonder and delight... oh, I rhymed, hehehe. Plus there's water... and you know how little sis loves that water. We really did have so much fun and I can't wait to go back!!

Oh yeah, and another thing...

check out Mommy's new blog:

www.she-laughs.blogspot.com

Note From Mom:

This is SUCH a great place!! I'm considering getting a membership... that's how great it is!

Although on Thursdays it's $3 admission for everyone 2 and over, 2 and under are free.

And, yes!  Check out MY new blog. :)

Summer Rain

"How beautiful is the rain!

After the dust and the heat

In the broad and fiery street

In the narrow lane

How beautiful is the rain!'

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Summer Rain

He's made it a month! (Well... he's gotta make it one more day!)

Oh goodness! Look at that sweetness!

And he's VERY kissable!

We get to keep him?!?!

Well, little brother has made himself quite at home here in our little world. And it's wonderful. He's a really good little baby for Mommy, which means Elly and I can be just a little bit more naughty and it all evens out. At least that's how I look at it.

One of the best parts of the day is when...

... we let off a little steam before we go to bed.

Of course, that means taking it out on Daddy.

He doesn't mind... not one bit.

Baby JUDAH is here!!!!!!!!

And everything about him is wonderful.

Judah Michael Strain

9 lbs 5 oz 19 1/2 in. long

Born 6/30/2011