We had a good family day today. We relaxed around the house for most of the day awaiting Claudia's return from her friend's birthday party. Richard enjoyed his time with Ava and read her five books today! She really enjoys books! We went to the library and picked out a bunch.

When Claudia arrived home and we took a jaunt to Taget or as we call it Tar-Jay. We are looking forward to our trip to the beach. We will be leaving for Carolina Beach July 12-18th!

Father's Day

Richard had a very nice Father's Day this year with his two girls. Ava and Claudia gave him a framed picture of themselves that mom had blown up and framed! It was a very pretty pose with them both holding hands lying on the bed. Claudia found him a plaque that read "Fantasy Football Legend". The Rutkowski Family always seems to do well in our picks when it comes to fantasy football time.

In the evening we had a bunch of people over to the house to watch LSU vs. UNC in the College World Series. Unfortunately, LSU did not move on but a good time was had by all. Richard smoked his famous ribs and we socialized and ate well into the evening!

This weekend the girls and I took our first "summer trip". We went to Grenville to visit Beca and see her new apartment. She has an adorable one bedroom on the outskirts of town. It is decorated perfectly and we enjoyed each other's company while we went antique shopping and ventured to "Little Washington" where we had lunch by the water and browsed the shops.

Ava had a chance to wear her "Somebody Loves Me in Greenville, NC" onesie! She looked adorable!

Today we went to Pullen Park where Ava and Claudia rode the merry go round. They have one of the oldest carousels in the U.S. I used to love it as a kid. They looked so cute on the cat they picked to ride.

Susanna's Baptism Today!

Susanna was christened this morning at Saint Francis in Raleigh. She had a total imersion baptism which was so cute and it was alomost a private baptism with only four other babies being baptized. She cried when she was dunked but looked so...beautiful in Jessie's christening gown which was made from Gradma Sue's wedding dress. I had her bonett made at a local tailor from the same material and it fit perfect! She looked like a baby doll. She is such a gorgeous baby!

The Rutkowski Family.

Joey and I as the Godparents.

Ava got her first "big girl seat" today at Babies R Us. She loves to sit up and look around. I can tell she will enjoy it more and more as she grows. It is hard to believe how quickly they grow up. It seems like yesterday we were heading to the hospital not knowing what to expect. Time flies!

Susanna's Baptism

Susanna Gonzalez will be baptized tomorrow here in Raleigh. Jessie and Miguel have picked me to be the Godmother and I am super excited to have such an important responsibility!

We are getting ready for Father's Day. Richard wanted to have some people over to the house to watch the UNC/LSU game for the College World Series. We are looking forward to that on Sunday.

Ava, Claudia and I have just been hanging out since Claudia has been out of school for the summer. It has been relaxing but we are keeoing ourselves busy.

Pool Time!

Ava had her first swim on Sunday and we went back again on Monday! She really likes the water and being bounced around. She didn't even flinch when I put her in. We spent most of the time in the big pool but went to the baby pool as well. I have a feeling she is going to be a "little fish". She looked so cute in her bathing suit and sun hat!