We are continuing to enjoy our summer- and we're even getting a few cloudy days here and there. After 8 years on the Great Lakes, I never would have thought I would ever get so excited about white skies!

Adam just got back from just under two weeks in Israel. Rylie and I had fun, though I will say that I have the upmost respect for single parents- it is not an easy job! It was definitely interesting to see Rylie's response, even at such a young age, to her Daddy leaving for a bit. She became very clingy to me, which is far from her usual personality. This even included us becoming temporary roommates, slumber parties and all!

I think Rylie was a little mad at Adam when he came home, though the fact that he brought her an Elmo t-shirt definitely helped him work his way back!
Rylie was very tired and cranky at this point in the evening, but I wanted to get a picture of her new Shalom Elmo shirt!

I also got to celebrate my first birthday as a Mommy-

the big 3-0! I love this picture of Jordyn and Rylie. And Micah and Auntie Bethany.Rylie loves spending time with her two cousins. It is such a special treat that the three of them are growing up so closely and know each other so well. Rylie and Micah are in the same camp group and will be in the same class in the Fall.

One more picture from dinner- this one of Rylie and Avi. Jordyn took this picture. I thought it was pretty impressive for a three year old, so I didn't crop it or anything.

While I was in the middle of dusting Rylie's room, I had put many of her display pieces on the floor. Rylie came into the room and set up a little Shabbat table on her ottoman all by herself. We were cracking up watching her, though she had her back to us for most of it, so she didn't know we were watching. She babbled something that was not understandable and then picked up her Kiddish cup and began drinking.

She then picked up her Tzedakah (charity) box and looked at Adam and said "More." As a professional fundraiser for the Jewish community, Adam could not have been happier. It was pretty funny.

Until next time, love to everyone...