We spent the 4th of July weekend in Avalon. It was incredibly hot, but we still got in some good beach time. Unfortunately the water was freezing. We dipped Sophie’s feet in, but she didn’t like it too much. She much preferred to sit on her Nana’s lap. 
Here’s a shot of four generations
Sophie also rolled over for the first time this weekend! She’s been struggling with getting her one arm out from under her, but finally was able to do it.
We spent the last 4 days with the Sharp’s on their boat in the Chesapeake. It was a wonderful, relaxing vacation. We met them in Rock Hall, MD, sailed to Annapolis, then Lankford Creek, and then back to Rock Hall. The first night was really hot, but it got better after that – and we were able to sit out under the stars at night and do some swimming during the day.
Sophie enjoyed being on the boat. She spent most of the timing laying back with her hair blowing in the breeze. 
She also had a chance to do a little swimming. Although she wasn’t a huge fan of the life vest, she didn’t seem to mind the water. She floated around for a few minutes before she wanted to get out. Luckily the water felt just like bath water. We’ll have her swimming like an olympian in no time!
Zoe had her 15th birthday on Monday and we celebrated with cake and ice cream. 
This weekend we spent Saturday in Long Beach Island – Dave had a regatta and I took Sophie to the beach (for a short time… it’s going to be easier when I have a little help). On Sunday, which was Father’s Day, we went sailing with the Sharps in Cape May. It was a gorgeous day for a sail!
Sophie enjoyed chilling on Mom mom’s lap for most of the day
Benson & Rudy also enjoyed laying out in the cockpit
I think Dave enjoyed his first Father’s Day thoroughly
And I got some quality time in with Mr. B.
Dave put in many long hours this weekend on the upstairs living room, and it’s thiiiis close to being done. The walls are a dark grey and the floor is a funky patterned bamboo. 
And the TV is mounted with no visible wires. I still have no idea how he did that. Now we just need some furniture! 
Sophie got some good extended family time in this week. On Tuesday night Joan and Dan came over for dinner before Dan left for Tunis. Dave made some tasty lamb burgers on the grill and we sat outside and enjoyed the great night. 
And then on Sunday we went out to West Chester to visit Doug, Vicki, Quinn & Carley. 
This weekend we went to the Appel Farm Festival in New Jersey. It was a great night with a bunch of bluegrass bands. I got some good shots of Sophie while we were there. She enjoyed listening to the music – and a little dancing too (with the help of mom and dad). 
We went to Virginia for the weekend and Sophie finally met her Great Grandma. She cried the first few times she held her… but she finally got the hang of it and even gave a few smiles. 
She also got to spend lots of time with her nana, papap and Aunt Becky
And of course, Benson got to spend a lot of time with his best cousin Merci
Sophie’s finally smiling more and giggling. She’s also doing a lot of talking – although who knows what she’s saying. This was her this morning being in a jolly mood.
Sophie met her great-aunt Nancy and second cousins Hayley and Addison on Sunday. 
The weather was amazing this past weekend so we decided to spend a few hours in the azalea garden a few blocks from our house. 
Also, this weekend Sophie finally met her Gra-nana (great nana), who has been in Vencie since she was born. Pictures are on nana’s camera, but when I get them they’ll be uploaded. She’s a lucky little girl – she has three great grandmas and one great grandpa to visit.