The hard part is over

Nicholas went swimming for the first time at Grandma and Grandpa Simpsons house. Overall, we think he enjoyed being in the water. We got him a floaty, but he couldn't quite stay sitting up in it.

Not quite sure about this

or this

We spent the 4th of July with my parents. Riley had fun making cupcakes with Grandma Burnham. When mom had to go to the store to get something for the cupcakes, Riley decided to take a bite out of each one of the cupcakes in one of the pans. When mom got home, we heard mom say something to Riley about what he had done and Riley calmly looked at her and pointed to the cupcakes he had taken a bite from and said "Riley's cupcakes", then pointed to the other pan and said "Gra-Gra's cupcakes" It was so funny, it was hard to be upset at him. We spent the holiday at a park picnicing and the grandkids played softball (with a little help from Jim, Ryan & Travis). This was the first year since Riley was born we didn't go the firestation to watch fireworks.

"Riley's cupcakes"

Helping?

I wonder if they were as good the 2nd time around?

Jim still has 6 weeks left in the academy, but his final was today. Everything after today is advanced stuff and is not graded. (WHEW!) Congratulations to Jim for getting through the hardest part of the academy...and on his birthday, no less. Happy Birthday Jim!