My new favorite friend!

My cousin gave Bentlee a plush Elmo, or as Bugs calls him, "Melmo."

HOT! HOT! HOT!

So I have decided that one of the times I am able to update my blog is when Bentlee is sick. I guess you know what is coming next...Bugs is sick. No big deal just a "summer cold," whatever that is, and the start of an ear infection. Very low grade fever if at all and a little crankiness. The doctor sent us home with an antibiotic for a fews days to clear up the ear. I of course have the "summer cold" too but was not given anything. I guess I am a big girl and don't need medicine! I really think it has alot to do with the HOT weather and low humidity because I feel completely fine. Needless to say I get to spend extra time with Bugs even if she does not feel 100%. Nick took her to the doctor this morning since I had been in Dallas with my cousin and her 7 week old little girl. After being there I realized I missed that age but I also remembered how much I enjoy our full night of sleep now. My other friend Nicole, had her little girl last Friday in Houston and we are now waiting on Sarah who is due in 3 weeks. My sister-in-law is due in September with a girl also. Bentlee is really excited to have anther playmate and even happier that it is a girl! Not too much has been happening with the Keepers. We had supper club last week at our house which is always a blast. We have the best friends! Nick's 30th birthday is coming up so I am trying to figure out what to do. Very stressful since it is the big 3-0! Bugs is waking up so I gotta run!

Happy July!

Wow, what a summer it has been! It seams like we are just getting started with summer and now it is already half over. I was at Target (where I amwhen nt at home or work) and they had started getting out the school supply stuff. The summer gear was already on sale for 30% off. Good deals by the way. So to catch everyone up, Bentlee had her first week of swim lessons. They went fine but I think she was a little old for the baby swimmers class. She hated me holding her in the pool and just wanted me to let her go. Of course I didn't, but by the end of the week when we were putting their faces in the water and kicking and laying on them on their stomachs she seemed to be more interested and have more fun. My cousin had her beautiful baby, Margaret (Maggie) Grace. Allyson did great through labor and I was so blesses to be there with her! Maggie is so sweet and has her mommy's eyes. Bentlee was not too thrilled when I was holding her. Maybe a preview of things to come? We finally finished the playroom and it looks awesome! Bentlee loves it and we enjoy having a place to watch TV, be on the computer, and have her toys all in one space. I hosted my first baby shower at the house for my good friend, Sarah. She is due in August with a little boy! Bentlee cannot wait to meet her new playmate! Let's see what else. Oh, we hosted a July 4th party for 3 other couples and their children. It was a blast just to swim, eat and enjoy the company. We went to see the fireworks that our country club does. We all sat on the golf course while the kids ran around. I have never seen Bentlee so excited. She loved the fireworks and was signing "more" when they were finished. Oh, I forgot, we went to one of the neighborhood parades that morning. We decorated her car with flags and garland. Very patriotic. She was also in her school parade earlier in the week. She got her last shot last week until she is 4! Finally a break. I counted all the shots she has had in her life and I think it was 22 or 23! Too many for those chubby thighs. And I can't forget, I was sick again with some stomach bug. This was so bad I ended up at the doctor. I was miserable for 5 days. Luckily Nick and Bentlee did not get. I have no idea how they didn't but I really don't care as long as they didn't catch it! We celebrated our 6th anniversary on the 22nd of June. Nothing big, just dinner by ourselves and a free babysitter (thanks mom and dad!) Bentlee will be spending a few days with her Mimi and Pop in Katy next week. Nick and I are looking forward to spending some time just relaxing and going out to eat past 7:00pm and actually taking more than 5 minutes to eat! July is as busy as June but at least we have a few days to ourselves. Here re some pictures from the past few weeks!