July fun!

July began with a visit from Grandma Stewart! Woooohooo! She came for Abby's baptism. Grandpa was to come too but was sick sick sick, poor guy! Before the big day we had some fun playing. First we went to the dunes at Kohler Andrae. The kids were really excited to show Grandma their favorite place. I didn't get the camera out during the adventures (besides this playground picture), but maybe sometime I will bug Grandma for some pix. Andrew and Abby really got to enjoy the water this time. (Eliza opted out because of some dead minnows in the water/on the shore. Too icky for her.) The waves were huge! Really like an ocean. Incredible. It was cold, windy, and reminded me of my days playing in the OR coast. Grandma and the kids set up some flags along the driveway for the Fourth. Pretty cute!
Here are the girls making "8" cookies for Abby's baptism. This is Grandma S.'s newish tradition. They were cute and white and sparkly and yummy!
Here's the family at the church before the baptism, which happened to be on my Mom's birthday!
Abby and her friend Kate shared their baptism day. It turned out great! They were adorable and so excited together. There are/have been 3 other baptisms all very close together this summer--lots of kids turning 8!
Abby got her first set of scriptures and a case from Daniel and me. She also received a special "My Baptism" binder made by Grandma Stewart. It's a place for her to put her thoughts, pictures, and memories of her big day--thanks Grandma!