more summer time fun

so the summer is winding down. actually, today was a really nice day. the temperature wasn't scalding hot and there was a nice, slight breeze. it's a nice reminder that fall (my favorite time of the year) is just around the corner. today, ellie and i ate lunch outside. and after dinner, the girls and i played out in the driveway for a little bit. can't wait for autumn... cider mills, light-weight jackets, cool nights, gorgeous autumn colors everywhere.... :) but until then, we'll enjoy summer and the warmth. because as lovely as autumn is, it is short!...and then we're sitting in snow and below freezing temps!



these are toy sunglasses, but they work for me! fits like a glove!



addie: "buckle up, ellie, it's going to be a bumpy ride!"



addie: "peace, daddy!! this is going to be me in about 11 years! haha!"



(my sister was here visiting) "ti-ti, we look good, don't we???!"



ellie: "awww man, someone forgot to put my pants on. well, this is embarrassing."



ellie: "umm, i'm not too sure about this. what kind of health coverage do i have??"

these are from today....

me and my shadow part 2



this is fun!!



i think this is the first time i've let her walk around on the driveway. i know! crazy, right? what kind of mother am i to deprive her of such fun?? look how thrilled she is!



ellie: "wait a minute. wait a minute, sissy... i think there is something wrong with your bike."



addie: "what??"
ellie: "i don't know??? guess you're just going to have to give it to me then."



"well, that plan didn't work. i guess i'm stuck with this thing. it fits me, but i don't know what to do with my legs..??"


here is a sequence of photos that i really like...














superhero seems to be what addison likes to dress up as these days. and the sunglasses are what she calls her super spy goggles. nice.