Happy 4th of July!

We’re off to find the best possible popsicles and dig holes in the sand at the beach!

And tonight we’ve got a fierce, fierce dog to guard our house.

She barks at the sound of every single firecracker….because she is rough and tough.

We’ll placate her by popsicles and frolicking in the sand until the fireworks start.

Sydney considers this one of her busiest days of the year, guarding against fireworks and all.

Popsicles and sand, wahoo!!!


The Training Machine’s Fan Club

Barry has become a training machine these past weeks: swimming, biking, running, swimming, biking, running. When he comes home, Maggie and Sydney follow him around waiting for a few hugs and pets, letting him know that they’re glad he’s back. Maggie instantly starts babbling to him about her adventures and Sydney usually finds a toy or two with the intent of getting a game going. He always listens and always gives in to the game.

Trying to keep those two away from him is nearly impossible, they adore the guy. I’d be lying if I said I didn’t feel the same way. As he continues to train (and work on some super awesome tan lines) I have no doubt that Maggie and Sydney will perfect their cheerleading moves to encourage him in the coming weeks. I’ll have to see if they’ll let me in on some of the action, but between the two of them there isn’t much room.