Special Times in July 2010

July is already almost ending and it has been a very full month, with lots of memories! I've already blogged about Daniel starting pre-school this month and our 10 year anniversary (more on that to come soon). But there have also been other special times I would like to remember:


1. Heather's Baby Shower

It was really fun to co-host Heather's baby shower at the beginning of the month! It was great to meet her mother and other friends and celebrate the arrival of her baby girl. (Special news: Precious Maya was born this past Monday, July 26th! I'll be meeting her Saturday, can't wait!)

2. Playdate with Katie and Sophia

My English friend Katie (who I've now known for 12 years!) and her adorable daughter Sophia (2o months old) met us for a very fun and spontaneous playdate. We discovered a great water fountain that the kids enjoyed playing in a little (it was so hot that day it was a great way for them to cool down) then spent some time in the children's section of a library which the kids loved. We then enjoyed a nice lunch together. I didn't get many photos but check out the 2 that I did and the cute video of the kids being silly/hyper together! So cute!!!

3. Girl Time Over Tea

In anticipation of the arrival of two baby girls, I enjoyed having some girl time with 3 friends at a cute English-style tea house. We got to eat scones and little sandwiches! It was a lovely atmosphere and the day was overcast with a little rain - just perfect for the occasion, it really made us feel like we were in England! :-) We enjoyed talking mostly about labor and babies... Fun!

4. Gravia Family Visit

My uncle was visiting my cousins from Brazil and we had the family over for dinner. It was so nice to get together and Daniel had a blast playing with the girls and being tickled!

As in June, there were other nice times in July that were special but I don't have photos of:

5. Fourth of July cook-out with friends from our church

6. Dinner with Laura and Ken (more about that on Part 2 of the anniversary blog coming soon)

7. Special meeting with my dear friend Delia

8. Dinner with Jeanne and Tommy - an older couple from our church we are getting to know who are very special!

It's been good to do this... it's been good to review the past two months and remember all the special times we enjoyed. I find it's so easy to quickly forget these moments. I'm so thankful that this blog helps me keep these memories alive!