Potty Time!

Jovie went to the potty for the first time on the big potty several weeks ago.  But she has filled a potty chart, and now it's time for big girl underwear!  Potty training time!

July 4, 2013

A day of running, swimming, a cookout, and fireworks!

Headed to the pool

 First time with the life vest

 First time in braids

 On our way to the McGinnis'

 Playing on the patio

 Attempts at a group picture

 These two would sit for pictures all day

 Fireworks at Long Bridge Park

Just some June pics

Some June pics that deserve to be shared...

June 5th

Silly hair in the bath

 June 17th

Stop to smell the flowers on the way to the pool

June 18th

 June 21

Kisses for Daddy!

Twins!

 June 29th

Fun in the pool with Tyrese

Visit from Aunt Sarah

Aunt Sarah came to visit for a week during her summer break.  Much of the week was low key, hanging out with Jovie.  We did go out and do some fun stuff (although hanging with Jovie is super fun in itself).

June 22nd at the Yards Park

 Jovie stood exactly still like a statue like this for about 4 minutes straight.

 Drying out in the shade

 After the Yards Park, we ate at Ted's Bulletin and got milkshakes and home-made Pop Tarts.  Yum!

June 23rd

Looking pretty after church

 Hanging out at the pool

 Cuddling and watching a movie on a rainy Friday evening

Painting Jovie's toenails!

 June 29th

Ready to take Aunt Sarah to the airport

Thanks for coming, Aunt Sarah!

Happy Father's Day 2013!

We spent the day celebrating Daddy by eating well and giving him Apple TV!  Mike is such a good Daddy, and I love pictures of the two of them.

Here's my favorite one from the day.

 Kisses for Daddy!

 Going out to eat

Happy Father's Day!

India Trip

After many visa issues, I was on my way to India with our consultant.  It was a great trip, a whirlwind, really.  And here are a few pics to commemorate it.

View from the window of the HR office in IJM Mumbai

 Welcome from Mumbai

Both Kolkata and Mumbai were quite welcoming with welcome bags with small gifts

 Angela and me in Mumbai

 Along the drive from the hotel to the office

 Hope Cafe in Kolkata, where some of our clients work

 On a walk-through in Kolkata

 Mother Theresa's house for the dead and dying near the temple of Kali

 The food was sooo good

 Niloma and me at the market

 Pics from my run around Kolkata

 Our hotel street

Hangin' with friends

Jovie is so lucky to have so many little friends to play with and grow up with.  I don't always capture the moments in photos, but here are some good ones.

May 4th, Fort Ward Park

 May 10th, impromptu meeting at Fairlington Community Center (where a squirrel stole our raisins from the stroller and peed on it!)

 June 5th, Park by the Mancari's house

I'm so grateful that she has these friends to grow up with!