Sunday afternoon recital in Blind Lemon's garden, Dog Days at the Pool, and "House, All gone, Cool"

In this picture Audrey is signing "peas" to Paula.  After church and Audrey's nap Paula, A and I walked up to the Blind Lemon for a guitar recital.  It was Nick Tuttle (has a studio on our street) student's recital and it was fun.  Miss A lasted enjoyed it for an hour and then got restless so we left.

This garden is so cute.  It reminds me of Europe ...

Student and teacher playing together.

This house was torn down on Fort View Street this week.  Audrey somewhat strung together  "house .... all gone .... cool"  Not exactly together as in a sentence but still the concept.  Her first 2 words spoken together (other than ones that don't count like Bye-bye) were "blue shirt".

She was not the least bit scared of the noisy equipment.  It only took an afternoon to tear this down.

This past Monday was "Dog Days" at our pool.  It closed to humans the day before.

In general the goldens were the best swimmers.

Miss Audrey's expression pretty much the whole time we were there which was about 45 minutes.  This is typical when she is observing something new.

"Boo" the rescue dog who lives on our street and is so great with kids.  Audrey has practically stuck a finger in Boo's eye and he did not flinch.

One of the life guards with her dog or as A calls  them "pup".

Dogs with handles.

This little white dog did not seem thrilled with swimming.

This guy was learning to swim and seemed a little scared too.

This guy was probably the rock star of swimmers at this event.

I like this picture because of the way the dog is facing the people with one paw resting on the side of the pool.

Afterwards we walked to UDF for ice cream.

Random summer stuff

Because she is learning capital letters from the floor mat in the kitchen we bought magnetic letters, capital and small, for the refrigerator last weekend.

We participated in Oakwood's Relay for Life (cancer fundraiser) last Friday and Saturday.  Our friend Melissa is currently going through breast cancer treatment.  Our team name "Team Melissa... How the Breast was Won".

I love this serious pose.  To me she looks a lot older.

As if the Relay was not enough I took her to the pool after her nap Saturday.  Audrey feel asleep on the walk home.

Miss A with alligator sculpture at the Zoo.

First train ride at the Zoo.

Mt Adams Pool and Tumbling class

Today we bought our neighborhood pool passes.   It was such a beautiful afternoon that John came with us which meant he had to work late.  We are so lucky his schedule is flexible.

Miss A certainly enjoyed the pool time with Baba.  Although we have purchased pool passes for years this was our first time we actually used it.  We were pleasantly surprised to find out they have pool toys, music and 2 lifeguards. 

• Last Saturday we went to Findlay Market.  Our friend Paula is staying with us for a couple of weeks until her place is ready.  Audrey adores Paula.  We do too.

Then later that same day Paula, Audrey and I went to Kids First in Blue Ash so I could register Miss A for tumbling class.  We start this coming Saturday morning.

I was surprised at the size of this gym.

Also unexpected Kids First has a gift shop, nail and hair salon and massage packages. 

Miss A checking out the gym from the 2nd floor balcony with Paula.