We have had some VERY hot days recently. Noah enjoys playing in his pool... he'd stay in there all day if we let him. OH this is great!

I love my pool!

Ah, refreshing.

Last weekend was our town's Annual Balloon Rally. Last year, a balloon landed in my parent's backyard - and they won the "Home Owner's Balloon Ride." Since the prize was only for one person, we decided that my sister-in-law, Sherry, would take the ride. I was pretty excited to have a field pass this year, so I could take pictures...

That's Sherry's balloon - you can tell which one she is by her strawberry-blond hair and khaki coat.

That's Sherry and my brother AJ (in the blue sweatshirt) helping hold the balloon before take-off...

Sherry, waiting for her climb in.

Other balloons filling...

Where we stayed...

Bennington, VT - covered bridge & fly fishing...

Jeff & I just spent a week in Wilmington, Vermont on vacation. We were a mile from Lake Whitingham. We love Vermont...many, many pictures to follow.

Today (the 10th) is Noah's birthday. We celebrated with our families on Saturday. It's hard for me to believe that an entire year has gone by. I finally understand all that my mom has always told me: that you will love your children more than words. I love this little guy more and more each day. He is such a joy! Oooh, a candle for me...

CAKE!

Ooooh, this is good.

And I got to have some ice cream, too!

satisfied.

I made cupcakes of all varities for Noah.

Gift time... Noah was so good about looking at the bow and enjoying the paper.

And also enjoying the boxes...