End of June pics

Summer is in full swing for us. The weather is beautiful, the days are filled with swim lessons, summer school, and playdates. Lilly just had her very first dance recital this past weekend. It was just beyond adorable to see her on stage dancing dressed as one of Cinderella's mice. And Loralee will be 3 months old this Sun. She's about 13lbs now, sleeps thru the night, and is starting to attempt rolling over. Time is just flying!

Just before the recital

*Note: Bobby is in almost ALL the pics we tried to take of Lilly at her recital. Couldn't quite understand it was her big day but it was super cute. It's sort of like Where's Waldo in a few pics because you can spy him in the background

Lilly got 3 sets of flowers from her adoring fans. She was shocked when she saw them. Still has them all in a vase in her room. :)

Lilly and her BFF Sofia (and Bobby)



Bobby's still there!

A lazy summer morning pic of the whole gang

And of course I can't get enough pics of my little Loralee

Has discovered her hands!

Rolling on her side!





The start of summer, Father's Day, etc.

Summer officially started for us a little over a week ago. Lilly and Bobby started swim lessons which they love. We hosted Father's Day at our house this year which was really fun. Also nice not having to spend the day driving from family to family. Everyone came to us which was a real treat. We thought it would be fun to get a bounce house for the kids. The dads also spent some time in there as well.

My dad, Lilly, and Michael enjoying our BBQ

My brothers, my dad, and I. I'm so thankful I have my dad. I know a lot of my friends don't anymore.

My girls hanging out in a laundry basket

Bounce house time!

Even my dad spent some time in there!

Um I think the rules said no food or drink in the bounce house...

Auntie Kat and Loralee

Our first swim lessons! I was worried Bobby wouldn't be too into it, but it turns out he loves the water. Lilly just jumped right in with no worries.

Swim lessons just wouldn't be the same if Lilly's best friend Sofia wasn't in her class (on right)

Lilly has her first dance recital this Sat. She is one of Cinderella's mice. We had a dress rehearsal this past Mon so here's a few pics from that. Sofia and Lilly BFF's forever. Of course they are in the same ballet class as well.

Showing off her make-up job

She looks EXACTLY like my mom in this pic

Almost 3 months old!

Starting to play on the floor more

These two look the most alike in the Lloyd pack

Loralee Catherine's Baptism

On Saturday we had Loralee Catherine baptised in the Catholic Church. The baptism was held at St. Thomas More in Irvine followed by a reception at my parents house. It was a beautiful day and Loralee slept thru the whole thing!

Passed out while we dressed her at church

All dressed up and she's awake for now

My favorite sister-in-law and best friend Kat is Loralee's Godmother :). She really is the best aunt the kids could ask for.

The start of the ceremony

Being blessed by Holy water

Michael's Uncle Randy is Loralee's Godfather

Bobby couldn't wait to cut the cake so he sort of hung out next to it until it was time



Sometimes at these fancy events you just have to let loose a little

A little more serious

Michael with his grandmother

Michael's Uncle Randy and Michael with the baby

Lilly with her favorite person, my dad

My angel

This was my dress when I was baptised. My mother and grandmother made it. Now all of my children have worn it and it will  be passed on to their children for their baptisms.

My mom. grandma, and dad with the baby

A few other random pics from this weekend

Working on tummy time. She seems to be liking it more and more

Of course the other girls have to join in too!

Loves her playmat

Bobby was outside all of 3 minutes before he looked like this

But how can you be upset with this face?