Summer Fun

We've been enjoying a pretty relaxing summer so far in the Hart household. This week we tried to take advantage of David's few remaining days off and took a trip to the LA Zoo. here's a few snapshots of our adventure...

Loving a close encounter with the Gorilla

 And the Iguana...

 And the Zebra

 We've also had lots of fun downtime just playing around in the house with some new toys.  Here's Abigail modeling her playdough jewelry...

 Jumping on Daddy for a rest/ piggy-back ride

Showing off her first clip-on earrings from her great-grandmother

 

  Going for a ride in her new wagon with Cookie Monster

We've also been soaking up lots of pool time at my parents' house, trying to stay cool in the heat. Abigail is also loving her new "chore" of watering the flowers.

Only a week and a half more of summer... we're trying to enjoy some good family time here and stay cool.

Campus by the Sea: Catalina

Last week we went to Campus By the Sea, a Christian Family camp on Catalina Island, a very special place for our family (David and I grew up going there and it is where we met in college while on staff together). It was so awesome to see Abigail enjoy the camp so much this year... beginning to love a place we have loved for so long. She had a blast in the play yard, did well in her class, enjoyed singing times, loved interacting with big kids and lots of new people, dropped lots of rocks of the pier with Daddy, and even slept pretty well (Amen!). David and I enjoyed hiking, swimming, volleyball, a great camp speaker, and some great bible study small group time. Here are some snapshots of our time together:

In the play yard...

 This precious little girl with Downs befriended Abby and was so sweet with her all week. It warmed my heart to see the amazing spirit God gave this special 8 year old girl.

 Checking out the play house...

 Enjoying a popsicle on the rocky beach

 Enjoying her new chair on our cabin's patio

Still loving the backpack on a few family hikes

 Lifeguard in Training

 On Banquet night

 Annual picture at the Vintage camp sign

Can't wait until next summer!!!