Fun in the sun!

Ella Beth's first lake weekend was fun, but a lot of work!  I am a little anxious about our week vacation in Daytona now that I have first hand experience how difficult it is to keep a little one occupied, happy, and safe out in the sun and water all day.  My favorite part, of course, was Ella Beth's bathing suit debut.  She had to have a wardrobe change mid-day so that we could all see her in BOTH of her summer suits!  Ella Beth had a great time playing with her cousin, Kaitlin.  Scott's parents, sister Karla and her husband Greg, Kaitlin, sister Jamie and her boyfriend Scott all joined us up at my mom's.  We enjoyed a nice long boat ride while both of the girls took in a nap.        Ella Beth also enjoyed herself in the dock swings that my mom has.  Can you believe the muscles in my daughter's arms???  It's because she uses them all the time! 

I was brave enough to venture out in my bathing suit, but kept myself covered most of the time.  I think I may have waited too long to find a tankini because I can't find on in my size any where.  Oh well.  I'll just keep a cover-up on while at Daytona...or, I can wear my bathing suit down there because those people will never see me again!  Here's the only picture of Ella Beth and me from the weekend.  I love taking pictures, but it's rare that I get in one with her.  You can see that she had her wardrobe change!  And, of course, another picture with Daddy.  Such fun!