Knee High By the Fourth of July....Already?!?!

The girls on their first boat ride.

It's hard to believe that the Fourth of July is right around the corner, as it seems as though summer just started.  But, as has been previously chronicled, Libby and Mary are making the most of the warm summer months.  Since Memorial Weekend, the girls have had adventures too numerous to discuss.  But as always, there certainly are highlights...

Papa and Libby fishing.

The 2012 version of the annual Salt Fork vacation was a big hit.  The girls loved spending time with Mom and Dad, Grammie and Papa, Uncle Tony and Aunt Nellie and Aunt Holly and Matt.  The girls ate to their hearts' content (thanks Grammie), played with all kinds of new toys (thanks again, Grammie), went on their first boat ride, swam in the big outdoor pool and enjoyed one of Uncle Joe's campfires.  Libby did get the chance to go back to the Little Sky stables for another horseback ride.  Although they saddled up the same horse for Libby as last year--Scout--Libby wanted nothing to do with riding.  She pet the horses, walked around and even checked out guard-peacock, but would not get on the horse.  Mary did not come along, as it would have been very difficult to keep her reined in, so to speak.  Although there is no doubt that Mary would have taken Libby's place in the saddle.

Mary checking out some wildflowers.

Speaking of Miss Mary, while she is absolutely cute and adorable, she is a daredevil who must be watched AT ALL TIMES!  While Libby was very tentative with the pool, Mary had no fear.  She kept trying to dunk her head under the water and would take off running without warning.  Her reckless enthusiasm and joy have left some scars, however, as she took a few tumbles at Aunt Holly's house that left her a little beat up (Mary gets so exciting about things and picks up such a head of steam, that she rarely remembers to watch where she is going!).

Mary "eating" ice cream.

Prior to Salt Fork, the ladies celebrated Father's Day with Dad and Papa Hanna.  Libby picked out the most amazing gift for Dad--a Lego-Star-Wars-In-The-Style-Of-Abbey-Road t-shirt.  Pretty awesome.  Every time Dad wears it, Libby gets super excited, which makes it totally worth it.  After brunch with Mom and Dad, the girls went to Papa Hanna's to play, have dinner and, ahem, "eat" ice cream.  Mary Frances is an ice cream freak, and, much like her walking travails, tends not to pay attention while she's eating (see results above).

"I'm much neater than my sister!"

Some other fun things the girls have done include a zoo trip with their friend Greta, "Meet the Trucks" at Lakewood Park with friends Henry, Bryce and Quinn, a morning at Kiddie Park with Aunt Reen and Dad, story time at the library, and another season of soccer for Libby.  All great times and great memories.  Speaking of which, the girls are making some great times and memories of their own as they are officially moved into their new room.  After much adjustment, the girls are co-habitating in peace.  They are getting along very well and miss each other when they are apart.  And, while they might not realize it yet, they are going to be spending alot more time together in the not so distant future, as their still unnamed sibling will be arriving soon!