Summer Fun!

I haven't been that great about keeping this updated...figured I would try and catch up with a big summer post. We have been quite busy this summer and Juliana has gotten to spend lots of time in the pool, at the beach and just in general having tons of summer fun. We have been really lucky that Juliana has gotten to spend lots of time with her cousins, Maddie and Michael, and my friend's kids too. Here is a sampling of what we have been up to.

Juliana's first train ride to visit Aunt Michelle and to go to the Google picnic.

Riding her "Car"...one of her favorite things.

Big Shot at the beach.

Helping Daddy wash his car...Pop pop would be proud.

Watching Yo Gabba after a fun day in the pool

She LOVES the water. At Florence Beach spray park.

Pool time and a visit from Tucker!!!

BBQ at the Wahezi's...Juliana loved this quad so much that Daddy bought her one!

Maddie's scary face!

Movie Star!

Fun times at the park

Making sauce...these are some good looking tomatoes!

Fun bath time!

She likes to lift really heavy and odd things she can find around the house.

Dance party with Aunt Michelle.

On her swing at Grandma and Pop Pop's house

At fifteen months some of Juliana's favorite things:

1.  Riding on her car/quad

2. Reading her books

3. Any kind of swing or slide...whether at the playground or in our backyards.

4. Dancing to commercials or music

5. Anything to do with water...the hose, big pool, kiddie pool, bath, etc.

6. Balls, books, Beaded necklaces and anything relating to Elmo (or as she calls him Lala)

7. Hanging with Cousin Maddie...every time they see each other they get so excited and give each other hugs and kisses

8. Doing "nice" to Oreo

9. Playing hide the baby or hiding around corners and in her tunnel. She gets super excited when you "find" her.

10. Collecting shoes...she loves to bring everyone there shoes that are on the floor. They have to be on your feet. :-)

Favorite Foods: Watermelon (More), Blueberries, Melons, Goldfish, Corn on the cob

First words: Mamma, Dadda, Nice, Car, More, Lala, Papa

Fourth of July!

We spent the fourth of July in Florida this year. We had some great weather at the beginning of the week and really got to enjoy the pool and beach. Juliana loved the waves and being at the beach (unfortunately I have no pictures of being at the beach). Thanks Grandma and Grandma for letting us come to your beach and spend the week there!

Listening to Elmo's Song on the plane.

Playing in the little pool with lots of toys.

This is one of my favorite Juliana faces...she was excited to see something!

I think she may have discovered she can stick her finger up her nose

"Are you for real?"

Fun Times at the park in Vero Beach

Going down the slide.

Juliana LOVES to swing.

Baby in a basket was the hot dish of the day.

Staying cool in her favorite seat...the refrigerator.

As usual, climbing under a table.

We were waiting to leave for the airport and she just decided to get up and

start walking across the room.

Strawberry Picking

We took a trip out east to go Strawberry Picking last week for "girls" day. Last year we went at the end of June when Juliana was just about a month old. This year she definitely got to enjoy the experience a little better. Although her version of helping was to take the strawberries that I picked out and eat them.

All ready for the day.

Wow...this looks good!

Maddie was a big helper!

She really enjoyed eating them too!

Grandma hanging out with Michael and Juliana.

Kiss, Kiss

Juliana giving the baby a kiss...or eating him, not quite sure.

Living it up in the house at the farm. They were more entertained by the swingset and slides then the actual strawberry picking.

The princess in her chariot on her way to the big strawberry.

1 Year Old

These speak for themselves. She was in such a good mood for these pictures. And of course she is adorable in them. I think all the pictures Grandma takes of her has given her good practice.

Juliana Turns One!

We had a great birthday party for Juliana in our backyard Memorial Day Weekend. She got to celebrate with lots of family and friends and seemed to really enjoy the day. Even Ming Ming flew in to help her celebrate!

Juliana and Cousin Maddy handing out

The girls ready to save the day!

Uncle Michael do you want to play with the fly boat?

Awesome birthday cake!

Juliana agrees!

Wonder Dog

The whole gang with Ming Ming